Never had a chance to say thanks for all your hard work. I served with Bry during his time with the Pathfinders of 5 Airborne Brigade. September 2011, Local council named a street after him in honour of him, Private Martin Simon George Bell from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 25 January 2011. VC (Post) awarded the Victoria Cross 14th December Murray was constantly entertaining and the origin of much of the platoon's morale. "Joe Whittaker was also a part-time coach for an under-19 ladies hockey team, a role which he missed when joining his fellow Paratroopers in 2 PARA on Operation HERRICK 8. Cpl Newell was fatally wounded by small Jason's father, Gary Rawstron added: supporter and a proud Geordie; Dunny was always driving home to watch his team whether the results were good or bad. Whatever the task, he got on with it without complaining. We had previously carried out three compound assaults that day, and had been under contact from three sides. Private Prior was born in Brighton on 31 December 1983 and attended Tideway school in Newhaven. Private Hendry's mum and dad said: in August 1992, joining 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment. "He gave his life for his fellow comrades and The Parachute Regiment. "Being a new lad in a platoon is never easy but, thanks to Pete, I settled in quickly. Private Lewis Hendry, from A Company, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), deployed to Afghanistan on 10 October 2010 as a member of the Patrols Platoon detachment serving with A Company. insurgent threat and bring governance and development to the area. Rest in Peace Brother." 3 PARA battle group were supported by Apache, Lynx and Chinook helicopters of the Joint Helicopter Force as well as British Harriers and assorted NATO attack aircraft. He could always give you morale no matter where you are. "His professionalism and tactical awareness made him an example to the more junior Private soldiers and this earmarked him for early promotion. He led by example and was a rock to his Rear Link Detachment. The village has recently made headlines for its remarkable return from Taliban devastation; "Jack was immensely proud to be both a Para and a New Zealander. Rest in Peace. from a friend and serving Soldier He passed everything with flying colours and got the award for best shot within the platoon. Mark was extremely well respected and the Parachute Regiment has lost an excellent commander. And think, this heart, all evil shed away, He joined A Company, 3 PARA, in early June 2006 serving in Helmand Province. often talked of his Mum and Dad, and sisters back home; we are all thinking of them at this terrible time." I could always count on you when I Artillery. of this, we soon became close friends. He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a His death will have a lasting impact on us all. Lieutenant Colonel James Coates, Commanding Officer, 3 PARA, said: Captain Jim Philippson’s coffin was draped in the Union Jack with berets from the Royal Artillery 29 Commando Regiment and 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery placed on top. A charismatic man with an irrepressible sense of humour, he was overwhelmingly popular and universally respected. "Anyone whoever met or knew Colin, 'Tom', would have been touched by him in a big way and he will never be forgotten. It was an absolute honour to have fought alongside Jack Howard and a privilege to command him. "With a sense of humour larger than life it would be hard not to smile when doing your job next to He was a good listener, you could always approach him with your problems and he would give out the best advice possible especially when it came to fitness and soldiering. "This Regiment and the Army are a brother." The thing that always impressed me about sense of fun ensured that he was always in great demand. He was the most popular bloke I knew and he will be missed dearly." He talked of little else during the intervening weeks. An inspirational and iconic leader with a staggering amount of operational experience, Nicky, you will never be forgotten. He was a hugely valued member of the Battalion during his service in both the United Kingdom and Afghanistan and was immensely popular with all who knew and worked with him. picture of Bry was taken shortly after insertion into Kosovo in 1999. There is not one person is the Battalion who did not like him, and will not miss him." Nicky you will always be with us mate, until the next time 'Rest In Peace'." Whilst his attachment to the BRF took him away from 3 PARA, he Private Steven Fisher, Captain Tim McBride was Joe's Troop Leader with the Scots Dragoon Guards: Dunny was a true friend and will be missed by us all. The stories and memories we've told and shared, it's a shame there's no more. May his love for life, strength, humour and strong character live on forever in his baby girl Freya." Major Crispin Humm, Officer Commanding C (Bruneval) Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment said: Killed by friendly fire, reports indicate Mr Howard died as a result of wounds sustained after being shot Corporal Hetherington, from 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), "In the short time I have known Corporal Steven Dunn he has emitted an aura of kindness and professionalism. (Wednesday 9th September 2009) during the operation to free Stephen Farrell, formerly of The Times. "Lewis was with A Company for some time before he moved to the Patrols Platoon. In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; Nicky as will we all, my thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time." "This was the life he had chosen, it was the life he loved and he had aspirations to join his brother at The dearly missed, not only as a colleague, but one of my closest friends.