This is sad, as is all loss of life and limb in the WOT. My grandfather came from Sweden.
It will be interesting, not trying to be morbid, to see the reaction of the Swedish people to this soldier's death. Will it be viewed as a sacrifice, either personal, national, or both. Or will it be viewed as simply another wasted life, another victim of the pro-big-oil and/or pro-Israel cabal(s).
Any Trooper is a Troop...moreso when hurt or lost in Faithful Service.
Sven perhaps being a friendly Nordic translation for Son...I'll say this Troop is my Son...same for any Tommy, Mac, Joe or for that matter Achmed.
After snoopin' about for a good while, this is my first Post and for the record, screen name is simply my nickname from L/Cpl daze Down South...needless to say, it sure brought about a moment or too..