R.I.P brave lad

[Guest strapper]

i put this up other day ....funeral today of the brave lad who lost his life in a senseless war...richard hunt,died doing what he loved being ....a soldier.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8224259.stm

[Guest bakes]

r.i.p my thoughts and prays go out to his family. :B

[Guest]

RIP Brave Soldier. May the doves of love and peace guide you to heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and colleagues.

[BLACK W F]

RIP  A BRAVE LAD  WHO HAS GIVEN HIS LIFE SO OTHERS CAN  LIVE WITHOUT FEAR   MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY

[Guest strapper]

ive just been past the funeral ,its over but there was a load of soldiers there with rifles...maybe for the salute as he was buried with full militry honours.

 

 

this what hi colonel said about him...

Speaking at the funeral Lt Col Wheeler told a packed St Mary's Priory Church: "He was a true Welsh warrior.

 

"But Richard genuinely cared for all those around him and without prompting he would routinely shoulder the additional burden from his team, provide those words of encouragement, including no doubt a kick up the backside and see them all to the safe completion of the task.

 

This selfless commitment to his friends and comrades is the true hallmark of the very finest of soldiers.’’

 

He concluded: "He sadly leaves many friends behind, but I know that today he will be looking down on us but also keeping a weathered eye on his close friends with A Company serving in Afghanistan.

 

"Richard gave himself for his mates, for his battalion and for his country. But as a soldier he was so happy in all that he did.’’

 

[Guest Owen]

A great man Strapper. At least, his chlidren will remember him with pride.