He was attacked and killed by a gang of teenagers in his corner shop in Huddersfield.
We take a closer look at the horrific crime and what happened to those who perpetrated it.
The 63-year-old had bought the business six years earlier as a retirement project.
Mr Singh’s son’s Jas and Bobby Singh with pictures of their father (Photo: Paramount/Channel 5)
The father and grandfather had worked long hours to build up his convenience store business, delivering newspapers and groceries to those who could not get out.
When Mr Singh refused to hand over the cash, the robbers took bottles of wine from the shop shelves and beat him across the head before fleeing.
Two other onlookers tackled the robbers as they fled through the back of the shop but were unable to stop them from escaping.
He died the following day in hospital.
How long were Gurmail Singh’s killers jailed for?
During the trial, the court heard how he was badly beaten after he refused to “meekly hand over his property, his hard-earned money” during the robbery.
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Khalid was told he must spend at least 21 years in prison, while Shafi was given a 20-year minimum term.
Three other Huddersfield men were also sentenced in connection with the case.
And another 18-year-old male was sentenced to eight months for assisting an offender.
The detective said letters and messages of support had been sent to Mr Singh’s family from across the country, including the office of the Prince of Wales.
He said: “My mother has been completely devastated by the murder of her husband.
“We miss our father’s patience, support, calmness, warmth, strength and love. He showed all these characteristics every day of his life.”
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