Two Paras killed in Afghanistan, Thursday 12 June 2008

[SO19]

Rest in Peace lads.

Two soldiers from 2 PARA killed in Afghanistan on 12 June
A Military Operations news article

12 Jun 08

It is with deep regret that the MOD must confirm that two British soldiers from 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment were killed in Afghanistan today, 12 June 2008.

They were conducting a routine foot patrol in the vicinity of their base at Forward Operating Base Gibraltar in the Upper Gereshk Valley when they came under enemy fire, tragically killing two of the patrol party.

A third soldier was also injured in the incident. They were evacuated to Camp Bastion medical facility where the injured soldier is receiving treatment for his wounds.

The soldiers’ next of kin have been informed and have requested a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... 12June.htm

[tom163]

RIP, a very tragic past few weeks for the Paras .

[just_me]

RIP, not only to these lads but all that fell in the past week. I can't imagine how hard it must be for not only their families, but their friends and oppos in the forces. RIP Lads.

[broders120]

Rest in peace again fellas, para's taken some hits this week.

to all those still out there chin up boys, we are all proud of you

[benny687]

RIP

what a crappy week....

[MrC]

RIP lads.

[aspinall]

Rest Easy lads again

[davo141]

such a waste of 5 good lads this week, each and everyone a bitter loss!

Lives just beginning to prosper taken away.

Like the families said, they died doing a job they loved and lived for, how many people can say that?

Rest Easy Lads, Rest Easy

[English Rose]

RIP lads Really not a good week is it?

[tom163]

This has been all over the news today and its the worse loss for the Parachute Regiment since the Falklands.

[anglo-saxon]

Reast easy lads. You've earned it!