AN AYR army medic killed in a missile attack in Iraq will be laid to rest tomorrow.

Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, was just 26 when she tragically died after a dozen missiles were fired at Camp Taji north of Baghdad.

Her devastated family will say their final goodbyes on Tuesday at a private service.

In tribute to Brodie, they have asked friends to remember her by lighting a candle on Tuesday at 9pm.

A family member, Dr Fern Gillon paid an emotional tribute to Brodie as she asked a special memorial service for the well-loved soldier.

She posted on Twitter: “Our hearts are irreparably broken at the loss of our beautiful, bright and fun loving Brodie.

“When circumstances dictate we will hold a memorial for Brodie which pays fitting tribute to all she was, but for now we ask you keep her in your thoughts and care for each other the way she cared for all.

“She brought immeasurable love, fun and energy to our lives and she was so generous in every way.

“She was determined tenacious, wonderfully funny, courageous and caring.

“Brodie was a force of nature, a strong independent young woman. She was fierce, with a strong mind and a sensitive soul. Her healing an strength will guide us as carry on without her, for her “Our family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, generosity and support at this difficult time.

“#shinebrightbrodie.”