Soldier from The Mercian Regiment killed in Afghanistan

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Soldier from The Mercian Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, Thursday 28 May 2009.

The soldier died as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a deliberate operation near Garmsir in Helmand province this morning.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:

"This is an incredibly sad day for the whole of Task Force Helmand. We all feel the loss of this brave soldier, but it is his family, friends and loved ones, as well as the men and women who served alongside him, who feel the greatest pain. We offer them our deepest and heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers."

Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.

Source:

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...fghanistan.htm

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I heard the news this morning and as I left the office today I drove past their Regimental flag as it fluttered at half mast in the afternoon breeze ... a solumn reminder, if ever it is needed, that in the midst of the afternoon sunshine the darkness of sorrow is never far away.

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