Tim Dunn: 'I know Harry's dead but it still feels like he's with us because of our campaign'

Tim Dunn felt loss like he never had before when his son Harry was killed in a crash between his motorcycle and a car in Northamptonshire six months ago today (Thursday, February 27).

But months of campaigning for the American driver involved, Anne Sacoolas, to face justice has meant there has been little time to grieve for Tim and his family.

"I have been a lucky guy as I hadn't suffered loss in my life before Harry died," he said.

"Both of my parents are still alive as were my grandparents until recently when my granddad died around the same time as Harry.

"So for me, I have nothing to compare it to but I definitely haven't started my grieving process yet as it's been such a whirlwind."

Since Harry's family launched their campaign after the funeral when they found out Sacoolas had flown back to the United States claiming diplomatic immunity, the story has not left the spotlight.

Tim said the constant media attention has meant it still feels like the 19-year-old Cobblers fan is alive sometimes.

"Looking back it's still hard to believe really as we see Harry every other day. If it's not online or in the local media it's in the national media," he said.

"Six months on and it's still constant news so in a way, I know when I saw him at the crash scene that was the last time he was conscious.

"But because we talk about him or see his face every day, I know he's dead but it still feels like he's with us because of what's happened."

Despite the US government rejecting the application for Sacoolas to be extradited, having been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, the family fights on.

Getting justice for Harry has become more than just seeing the woman accused of killing him in a British court - the campaign has turned to fix all facets of the crash.

The family hopes questions about UK government's handling of the case will be answered in a judicial review, while the legal arrangements for RAF Croughton are also being reconsidered.

Harry's mother, Charlotte Charles, her husband Bruce and the family's spokesman and advisor, Radd Seiger, also continue to put pressure on the authorities for answers.

Tim, who has had to return to work as a plumber, was full of praise for his family members and supporters who have kept the campaign thriving.

"It's amazing how focused they are six months on to make more people aware," he said.

Five months of campaigning has taken the family from south Northamptonshire to Whitehall, Washington DC and the Oval Office for an audience with US President Donald Trump.

Tim is certain that however long it takes, whether it is another six months or six year, they will not rest until justice is done.

"I think in a couple of years' time, when we look back on this first six months and all that we've achieved, I don't think anyone will believe it," he said.