I just wanted to post this Video in Memory of LCpl Jimmy Hill, Who was Killed in an Explosion near to camp Bastion in Afghanistan this month. Jimmy served with my Regiment, The Coldstream Guards. Rest in Peace.

 

[YOUTUBE]pBNPYcVQ3LA[/YOUTUBE]

 

Edited October 29, 200916 yr by KIM

So very sad Kim.Sadly its an every day occurance out there. R.I.P to all who have given their lives.

So very sad Kim.Sadly its an every day occurance out there. R.I.P to all who have given their lives.

Cheers Vinz, Very Sad. :(

I dont post often on the forum anymore but I must say I was very moved by the video. He clearly was a respected and well liked soldier and a credit to those who knew him.

 

All the guys in that god forsaken place do a fantastic job and we should be proud of them all.

 

RIP LC James Hill

I lost a few good friends when i was in the forces , so my thoughts go out to all friends and familys,

 

Sorry Cpl Darren Bonner, i had to sell your car as relauctant to sell it because your no longer around anymore, you couldnt have asked for a better cpl (he was blown up by a road side bomb)

 

 

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A week later 31-year-old Corporal Darren Bonner died when an explosion hit his convoy and three days later Lance Corporal Alex Hawkins, 22, became another victim when his patrol was attacked.

 

http://www.aquilavictrix.com/Images/RoyalAnglians/DarrenBonner3.jpg

 

 

On Aug 10 Private Tony Rawson aged 27 was killed during a violent Taliban strike.

 

http://www.aquilavictrix.com/Images/RoyalAnglians/TonyRawson.jpg

 

 

The following day saw the death of Captain David Hicks, 26, after his command post came under rocket fire.

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/12/article-0-026B0BD4000005DC-528_468x420.jpg

Do not stand at my grave and weep, i am not there,i do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow, i am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain, i am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush, i am the swift uplifting rush.

The quiet birds in circled flight, i am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, i am not there, I did not die.

Do noy stand at my grave and weep....

I am in Wooton Bassett most weeks, it seems that the repatrization of our fallen servicemen and women is becoming more frequent unfortunatly, again today the town came to a standstill at 1.30pm for yet another lost life.

 

My thoughts are with the families and friends of these very brave men and women R.I.P

 

Allan

too many young lives ending too soon.

R.I.P to all the young lads and girls who have fallen in that hell hole:(

R.I.P. Cpl James Hill

"They shalt not grow old as we who are left grow old"

Rip :(

Its getting worse out there these days so sad :( Its great to see such great support all over the country for the forces now really means alot when you are thousands of miles away and you get such positive support. All we need now is the government to match with their support.

Do not stand at my grave and weep, i am not there,i do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow, i am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain, i am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush, i am the swift uplifting rush.

The quiet birds in circled flight, i am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, i am not there, I did not die.

Do noy stand at my grave and weep....

 

Profound words there......:(

 

RIP LCpl Jimmy Hill; and all those others who gave their lived in service of their (our, lest we forget) country.:bow:

 

Richard

R.I.P. :(

 

dan.

Its getting worse out there these days so sad :( Its great to see such great support all over the country for the forces now really means alot when you are thousands of miles away and you get such positive support. All we need now is the government to match with their support.

its not there sons and daughters out there mate...dont want to get political on kims thread, but there commitment to our troops welfare is a bloody disgrace:rant:

 

edit...Kim feel free to delete this post if you feel its out of context..

RIP, he sounded like a very well respected soldier. So young too :(

R.I.P, such a shame when anyone out there dies, i am in their debt, they go out there and put their lives on the line so we can live a free life

Always very sad when young people lose their lives. So much to look forward to but over in a flash.

RIP

greatest respect from me!

R.I.P very sad.:(

R.I.P, such a shame when anyone out there dies, i am in their debt, they go out there and put their lives on the line so we can live a free life

 

my thoughts too RIP.