A sister who lost her brother in the Afghan War has married the soldier who tried in vain to save his life . Private Gregg Stone , 20 , was shot dead on 3rd June 2012 , while on a mission to rescue an Afghan policeman kidnapped by the Taliban . Liam Fisher , 22 , tried valiantly to save his comrade , and was lucky to survive himself after a bullet hit his helmet as he dragged his dying friend into a ditch , before lying on top of him to protect him . Rosie-Ann Stone has married Private Liam Fisher , who risked his own life trying to save her fatally injured brother in Afghanistan . But he could not be saved , and the young soldier died of his wounds at the scene . His sister Rosie-Ann Stone , of Atwick , near Hornsea , East Yorkshire , heard of Pte Fisher 's bravery at her brother 's inquest and the couple stayed in touch by exchanging Facebook messages . They soon realised they were falling for each other and the couple got engaged last November . The Archbishop of York , Dr John Sentamu , was so moved by the story of the family that he granted a special licence for the couple to marry in York Minster in a moving ceremony held yesterday . Leading the service yesterday , the Revd Canon Michael Smith , Pastor of the Minster , told the 40 guests : . ' I know some of you have been to some really dark and painful places . Love is about being prepared to make sacrifices for the person or people we love . Private Gregg Stone ( left ) , 20 , was shot dead on 3rd June 2012 , while on a mission to rescue an Afghan policeman kidnapped by the Taliban . The Stone family were struck by tragedy again when Rosie-Ann 's sister , Jennie , 28 , ( right ) was killed in a car crash . 'We remember those unable to come here today and are not here . We remember in God 's presence Gregg and Jennie . 'We remember those lines that `` Love never dies '' . 'We remember them and all our loved ones who have died as they share with is this day and our prayers . ' The Stone family were struck by tragedy again when Rosie-Ann 's sister , Jennie , 28 , was killed in a car crash in Fraisthorpe . Rosie-Ann was involved in the fatal incident and prosecuted for causing death through careless driving , but was later unanimously acquitted by a jury at Hull Crown Court . Rosie-Ann said before the wedding : 'We are so happy . Gregg would be giddy . He would be shocked , but he 'd be so pleased . Mum and Dad say they feel as though Gregg sent Liam to me . The Archbishop of York , Dr John Sentamu , was so moved by the story of the family that he granted a special licence for the couple to marry in York Minster in a moving ceremony held yesterday . Rosie-Ann said before the wedding : 'We are so happy . Gregg would be giddy . He would be shocked , but he 'd be so pleased . Mum and Dad say they feel as though Gregg sent Liam to me ' Rosie-Ann and Liam met at Gregg 's inquest in Hull in May 2013 . After exchanging Facebook messages , the couple had their first date . 'When we got together , people were sceptical . 'People thought , `` Is she just looking for comfort ? '' or `` Is she just looking for a replacement brother ? '' 'But our relationship is founded on merit . I love Liam for everything he is . He is genuine . 'People contact you when there is tragedy , saying they 'll support you . Liam was different . 'He just wanted to get to know me . It was really refreshing . ' Rosie-Ann and Liam met at Gregg 's inquest in Hull in May 2013 . After exchanging Facebook messages , the couple had their first date in Bridlington the following August . Pte Fisher at first did not even tell his new love about his Task Force Helmand commander 's bravery commendation for trying to save her brother . Describing Gregg 's final moments , he said : 'It was chaos . It was jungle . You could n't see anything . 'The platoon commander told us to keep 10m apart , but I turned to Gregg and said , 'It 's 5m for me and you ' . Then the rounds came flying . ' He added : ' I 'm sure Gregg would have sat me down and grilled me . He would have told me to look after his little sister , but he would be pleased . ' Rosie-Ann 's parents said they were over the moon when the engagement was announced . Her father Bob said : ' I ca n't put into words , without getting overwhelmed and emotional , how I feel ' , while mother Angie added : 'We feel we have gained a son . '
Gregg Stone , 20 , was shot dead on mission to rescue an Afghan policeman . Liam Fisher , 22 , tried valiantly to save his comrade and friend . He dragged him into a ditch , before lying on top of him to protect him . But he could not be saved , and the young soldier died of his wounds . His sister Rosie-Ann Stone bonded with Pte Fisher over their shared grief . The couple have now married in moving ceremony at York Minster .