Loss shaped me before anything else did
I lost my father when I was only 16 years old, he was only 46!! Still to this day,
`My Hero!
In 2019, we suddenly lost our 14-month-old daughter, Evie-Rose.
I used my training, even performing CPR till the Paramedics and Great North Air Ambulance arrived. sadly in Newcastle RVI she gained her angel wing
That moment changed me forever.
The pain never leaves. Neither does the anxiety that came with it.
I fight both through professionalism, discipline and purpose!!!
All my life I wanted to be a Royal Marine.
In Jan 97`Dad died, my life was in tatters!!
My dreams were shattered!
I never had the chance achieve The Green Beret, but the values I still admire
The courage, resilience, discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
This became the standard I try to live and work by.
Today, I bring that mindset into aviation, maritime and defence photography, alongside my operational work with the RNLI.
In environments where trust, security and safety matter, there is no room for shortcuts, ego or complacency.
Professionalism keeps me focused.
Discipline keeps me moving.
Pain gives me the hunger to strive for perfection.
Discipline keeps me moving.
Pain gives me the hunger to strive for perfection.
Professional. Secure. Safe.
Mission first. Image second.
Mission first. Image second.
Andy Cowan