Downed chopper

[Chunky]

Just heard confirmed report of a chopper going down in Kuwait. There were Royal Marines on board. My deepest sympathies to relatives and friends of those who lost their lives. This is awful.

[= Jay =]

Are Loss, the same here.....my condolences go out to the families of those involved.

[Andy O'Pray]

My deepest and most sincere condolences to their family and friends.

R.I.P ROYAL

Aye - Andy.

[WarC]

12 UK, 4 US are official numbers.

[scaleyback]

Radio 4 stated 8 Royal Marines and 4 US Marines Killed. No survivors. Crash cause quoted as 'accident'.

My sympathies to the families.

[brogueboy]

Its now beleived the 8 guys were all from 42.

Our thoughts are with the family and freinds.

[Peds]

they wont be forgotten. lets hope there are very few more, if at all.

[North Sea Tigress]

Deepest sympathies to relatives, friends and colleagues of the casualties. May God give them strength now and in the future.

Magz

[Sticky Blue]

May they rest in peace... heroes one and all!

Deepest sympathy to all their families and friends.

[John_D]

My Deepest condolences go out to the families,and loved ones
of the perronnel who,s lives were lost in this sad accident,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Aye

John_D

[Guest]

American general said chopper was 40 years old and could have done with upgrading sadly to late RIP you brave lads lets hope there are no more

[Cobalt]

Rest in peace, Royals. True heros.

[Rotary Booty]

You would think we'd get used to this, losing members of our 'family' in the Corps, but we don't, and we never will.

My family and I heard the news at breakfast this morning, and the kids gave me an extra hug as they left for school. I just remember the others that have gone before, never truly forgotten, but especially remembered at a time like this. True heroes indeed. Stand at ease Royal, job done.

Their families need our support, now, and in the future, because, unfortunately, the general public will move on to the next news topic when all this is over. That's human nature, and natural when one isn't as close to what has happened as we all are. We can help the families by not speculating on which unit guys are from until it is absolute FACT. There is enough guess work on the media, and I am sure we will have families reading our posts searching for clarity, and re-assurance.

I just wish we could do more.

[harry hackedoff]

I watched this sad story unfold from early morning in disbelief at such tragic loss of life. Sincere condolences to all family members,
Aye,

[wilson]

My deepest sympathy goes to all the family and friends of our fallen heros on board the helicopter. Forever in our hearts and minds.

Still very poingant...

"We will remember them"

Aye,
Lee Wilson