RIP Brother

[Bootneck]

A royal Marine was killed and five others injured in a Taliban bomb blast in Afghanistan yesterday. His family have requested that his name not be released.

Your courage will not be forgotten my friend. May you rest in peace.

MoD News - Royal Marine Killed In Helmand

Sunset Vigil

The news is spread far and wide
Another comrade has sadly died
A sunset vigil upon the sand
As a soldier leaves this foreign land

We stand alone, and yet as one
In the fading light of a setting sun
We've all gathered to say goodbye
To our fallen comrade who's set to fly

The eulogy's read about their life
Sometimes with words from pals or wife
We all know when the CO's done
What kind of soldier they'd become

The padre then calls us all to pray
The bugler has Last Post to play
The cannon roars and belches flame
We will recall, with pride, their name

A minute's silence stood in place
As tears roll down the hardest face
Deafening silence fills the air
With each of us in personal prayer

Reveille sounds and the parade is done
The hero remembered, forgotten by none
They leave to start the journey back
In a coffin draped in the Union Jack

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

RIP

"This Marine gave his life for his country and the freedom of the Afghan people; there is no greater sacrifice than this. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go to his family and loved ones."

 

[Diuretic]

Sad news Boot, sad news indeed. Condolences.

 

[Colin]

RIP Royal and condolences to family and loved ones.

O Eternal Lord God, who through
many generations hast united and
inspired the members of the Corps,
grant thy blessing, we beseech thee,
on Royal Marines serving all around
the Globe. Bestow Thy Crown of
Righteousness upon all their
efforts and endeavours, and may
their Laurels be those of gallantry
and honour, loyalty and courage.
We ask these things in the name of Him,
whose courage never failed, our
Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Amen.

 

[trams]

RIP Thank You for your service

 

[Annie]

I too wish condolences. I also hope we see a 'surge' in Afghanistan and some better diplomacy with Pakistan:

Pakistan court orders release of cleric in Mumbai attacks - Los Angeles Times

Pakistan court delays case against Mumbai suspects - Israel News, Ynetnews

 

[strollingbones]

a warrior has found his rest. go in peace.

 

[Toro]

My deepest sympathies.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

RIP

Marines are the best people on the planet

 

[jillian]

I'm so sorry...

 

[Big Black Dog]

Sincere sympathy and regrets for a fine citizen of your country who gave all that he could give.

 

[GHook93]

His sacrifice will not be forgotten! Someone can be against the Afghan War, but no one can say the taking on and knocking the Taliban out of power (and keeping them out of power) is not a extremely worthy and just cause.

 

[PixieStix]

"Rest in Peace Warrior Brother, Your Brothers will carry on" ~a friend~

Take care Bootneck

 

[Bootneck]

"Rest in Peace Warrior Brother, Your Brothers will carry on" ~a friend~

Take care Bootneck

My brothers watch over me Pixie, as I watch over them.

 

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