UK Soldier killed in Afghanistan, 9/11/08

[CougarKing]

Yet another tragedy...and on the anniversary of 9//11, no less. My condolences to the family and comrades of the fallen.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/onthefrontli...-in-Afghanistan.html

British soldier killed by explosion in Afghanistan

...The serviceman, serving with the Royal Logistic Corps, was on a routine patrol near Musa Qala in Helmand Province when he was killed...

...Military officials are investigating the cause of the explosion, the MoD said.

Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette, spokesman for Nato-led Isaf forces in Afghanistan, said: "We are saddened by this soldier's death, and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones...

 

[geo]

Rest in peace soldier

At the going down of the sun
and in the morn
we will remember them!

CHIMO!

Condolences to the family, friends and comrades of the fallen

 

[daftandbarmy]

Note: this poor lad was in the RLC, probably a truck driver or stores wallah, on patrol. Proof that COIN has no front line, and in COIN everyone is an infantryman at some point.

And note some of the regiment's decorations for valour. Not hanging about much 'in the rear with the gear' those folks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Logistic_Corps

 

[AmmoTech90]

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/WarrantOfficerClass2GarygazOdonnellGm11ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposalRegimentRoyalLogisticCorpsKilledInAf.htm

RIP Gaz,

 

[Ammo]

Note: this poor lad was in the RLC, probably a truck driver or stores wallah, on patrol.

Actually WO2 O'Donnell was a British Ammo Tech
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/WarrantOfficerClass2GarygazOdonnellGm11ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposalRegimentRoyalLogisticCorpsKilledInAf.htm

 

[daftandbarmy]

Seen. Watching these guys work was always humbling.

 

[a_beautiful_tragedy]

wow, he sounds hard as f**K.
rest in peace brother