Corporal Sean Robert Reeve, Royal Signals

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Corporal Sarah Bryant, Corporal Sean Reeve, Lance Corporal Richard Larkin and Paul Stout killed in Afghanistan
A Military Operations news article

19 Jun 08

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Corporal Sarah Bryant of the Intelligence Corps, Corporal Sean Robert Reeve of the Royal Signals, Lance Corporal Richard Larkin and Paul Stout in Afghanistan on Tuesday 17 June 2008.

All four soldiers were tragically killed while taking part in a deliberate operation east of Lashkar Gah when the vehicle in which they were travelling was caught in an explosion at approximately 1540hrs. Another soldier was wounded in the incident and is receiving treatment for his wounds at the UK Field Hospital at Camp Bastion. He is in a stable condition.

Corporal Sean Robert Reeve

Statement from the family of Corporal Sean Robert Reeve, aged 28, Royal Signals:

"A dearly loved son, brother, godparent, uncle, grandson, and friend, who was loving, loyal, honourable, selfless and gentle. A pillar of strength that all could turn to. Sean’s professionalism and determination for all that he did was an inspiration to all that were fortunate to have known him. Taken from us but never forgotten. We would like to add that at this time our joint family position is that we do not wish to make any further comment to the media. We ask that you respect our personal request for privacy, and allow us to grieve in peace."



Defence Secretary Des Browne said:

"I was incredibly saddened to hear of the tragic losses of the past two weeks, most recently that of Corporal Sarah Bryant, Lance Corporal Richard Larkin, Corporal Sean Reeve and Paul Stout, who lost their lives on Tuesday.

"All four were immensely dedicated and professional service personnel and my sincere and deepest condolences go out to all of their family and loved ones. I cannot comprehend the pain they are going through. They have made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their life alongside those of their comrades in pursuit of the aim of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. We will ensure their losses were not in vain."

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My sincere condolences to Sean's family.

Rest in Peace Sean mate.

[anglo-saxon]

A sad loss. RIP!

[tom163]

R.I.P, Rest Easy!

[Pilgrim Norway]

Rest well Sean - Thank you