Posted on 12/25/2008 4:03:59 AM PST by Mercia
A Royal Marine was killed in southern Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, the Ministry of Defence said today.
The serviceman, from 42 Commando, died from enemy fire while on a mission in the Nad-e-Ali district near Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.
Commander Paula Rowe, the Task Force Helmand spokeswoman, said: “The death of this Royal Marine is a tragic loss and coming so close to Christmas, this is particularly poignant.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this dreadfully sad time.” Next of kin have been informed.
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Prayers for his eternal rest, and for the comfort and consolation of his friends and family — especially during the holidays.
fine words we no doubt all echo at the time of year.
RIP.
I wish we could just end this sh*t by killing every single pathetic loser in such a way there will NEVER ever be another suicide bomber, IED maker and Taliban knuckle dragging evolutionary rejects for the remainder of history. They and their allies are rushing to Armageddon one-by-one and they know it.
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