Drummer Lee `` Riggers '' Rigby , 25 , was a machine gunner who became a recruiter . He died in an explosion while on patrol with his unit near the Afghan border. Alan Williamson , who was Rigby 's platoon commander from 2010 to 2011 . As a drummer , he stood outside the Royal Palaces . He was also the father of a 2-year-old son , Jack .
Drummer Lee `` Riggers '' Rigby , 25 , was a machine gunner who became a recruiter . He died in an explosion while on patrol with his unit near the Afghan border. As a drummer , he stood outside the Royal Palaces . He was also the father of a 2-year-old son , Jack .