British soldier killed in Afghanistan

[SO19]

Rest in Peace.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan
20 Aug 06

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a British soldier in Afghanistan today, Sunday 20 August 2006.

The soldier, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, died as a result of injuries sustained during a contact in Sangin, northern Helmand Province at around midday local time.

Three other British soldiers were injured in the incident but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Next of kin have now been informed and have requested a 24 hour period of grace before further information is released.

Secretary of State for Defence Des Browne said:

"I was deeply saddened to be informed of the death today of a British soldier and the injuries of three others as they supported the NATO mission in Afghanistan. I wish to express my sincere condolences to their families and friends. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... nistan.htm

[Dogwatch]

RIP.

[Paratrooper01]

For F*CKS SAKE.

RIP

The Collect of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces

May the defence of the Most High be above and beneath,
around and within us,
in our going out and in our coming in,
in our rising up and in our going down,
through all our days and all our nights,
until the dawn when the Sun of righteousness shall arise,
with healing in his wings for the people of the world,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen

[harry hackedoff]

Rest easy, Tom.

We Will Remember Them

[Tam527]

Every man an Emperor.

Rest In Peace, lad.

[got1]

RIP Mate, condolences to his friends a family.

[exgreenjacket]

rip mate.