THEY shared their grief with many hundreds.

But there was an enormous sense of pride as Capt Lisa Head’s parents, John and Leila, shared their feelings at her funeral.

In a statement read to the packed congregation and hundreds more outside, the Almondbury couple said: “Lisa baby there’s not enough words to say how we feel.

“We had three bright shining stars in our lives, now we have two but you will always be by our side.

“You are so lovely, we miss you so much. It is like Dad said, you were as courageous as a lion but first and foremost you were our daughter. Love you.”

And in a jokey aside, her mum added: “And you were right, love, Dad did cheat in that last game of squash”.

Personal tributes were also read out on behalf of Capt Head’s two sisters, Helen and Jayne.

Helen, 23, said: “My big sister Lisa was caring, considerate and courageous but never took any nonsense from anybody, I miss her so much and love her even more.”

Jayne, 21, said: “I adored her and always wanted to be just like her.

“Lisa was my hero.