Paul Upton RIP mate

Discussion in 'Postwar' started by Donnie, Feb 27, 2009.

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  1. Donnie

    Donnie Remembering HHWH

    What can i say, one of my best mates. Rest In Peace Paul :poppy:. Paul was killed when a bomb struck their Land-Rover on Wednesday. He was the bravest, most genuine guy i have ever known. You will always be remembered by me and everyone who knew you Paul. Always a Rifleman. Always a freind.

    Donnie.
     
    Donnie, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. Kieron Hill

    Kieron Hill Senior Member

    Sorry to hear that Donnie, thoughts are with you and his
    family :poppy::poppy:
     
    Kieron Hill, Feb 27, 2009
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  3. Donnie

    Donnie Remembering HHWH

    Cheers mate,

    Donnie
     
    Donnie, Feb 27, 2009
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  4. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Sad news mate.
    Reminds me of that chat we had awhile back.

    Will you be able to get up to Wootton Bassett to see the cortege come through the High Street ?

    When ever I see a Herc or C17 flying over home towards Lyneham I wonder if it's carried the mortal remains of some poor Squaddie.

    :poppy: :poppy: :poppy: :poppy:
    Ministry of Defence | Defence News | Military Operations | Corporal Tom Gaden, Lance Corporal Paul Upton and Rifleman Jamie Gunn killed in Afghanistan

    http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/GenerateThumbnail.aspx?imageURL=/NR/rdonlyres/7E478AF7-5C9B-42F6-A50A-D97BCFAF6B35/0/lateriflemen.jpg&maxSize=210
    Left to right: Corporal Tom Gaden, Lance Corporal Paul Upton and Rifleman Jamie Gunn
    [Pictures: via MOD]





    Lance Corporal Paul Upton's mother, Tina, said:
    "Paul had his life cut short doing a job he loved and he will be greatly missed by family and friends."
     
    Owen, Feb 27, 2009
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  5. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Donnie -
    A friend of mine lives in Wooten Bassett - I'l give him a bell to watch out for the cortege. best regard and condolences to the family

    Cheers
     
    Tom Canning, Feb 27, 2009
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  6. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Very sad news Donnie.

    Peter.
     
    Peter Clare, Feb 27, 2009
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  7. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    RIP
    :poppy:
     
    dbf, Feb 28, 2009
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  8. warhawk

    warhawk Member

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.:poppy::sign_sorry:
     
    warhawk, Feb 28, 2009
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  9. MyOldDad

    MyOldDad Senior Member

    Donnie,
    My sincerest condolences to you and to Paul's family - and to the families of the other lads.
    Tom.
     
    MyOldDad, Feb 28, 2009
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  10. Gage

    Gage The Battle of Barking Creek

    Sad news. All my thoughts with you and his family. :poppy:
     
    Gage, Feb 28, 2009
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  11. thiepval1916

    thiepval1916 Junior Member

    lest we forget
     
    thiepval1916, Feb 28, 2009
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  12. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Donnie,
    My sincerest Condolences go out to you and those who have lost dearest ones.

    May they RIP :poppy:

    Tom
     
    Smudger Jnr, Feb 28, 2009
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  13. Jakob Kjaersgaard

    Jakob Kjaersgaard Senior Member

    Sorry to hear about your loss, Donnie. May he rest in peace.

    Jakob
     
    Jakob Kjaersgaard, Feb 28, 2009
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  14. cash_13

    cash_13 Senior Member

    Sincerest Condolences go out to you and all the families and friend that have lost their loved ones in this horrible war.....

    RIP

    Lee & Kimberley Finney & Family
     
    cash_13, Feb 28, 2009
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  15. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Sincere condolences to you and to Paul's family Donnie.

    Nothing can replace the loss of a "great mate"!

    Keep your chin up and remember the good times.

    Cheers

    Geoff
     
    spidge, Mar 1, 2009
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  16. Paul Reed

    Paul Reed Ubique

    Very sorry to read this Donnie. A friend of ours who was at our wedding was involved in this and is coming home this week. As yet I don't even know if he's injured, but am hoping for the best.
     
    Paul Reed, Mar 1, 2009
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  17. soren1941

    soren1941 Living in Ypres

    Lest we forget....

    I heard on the news that one of these brave soldier has a brother serving in the same Battlegroup
     
    soren1941, Mar 1, 2009
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  18. marek_pk

    marek_pk Senior Member

    Sorry to read about the loss of your friend.

    My condolences to you and to his family.
     
    marek_pk, Mar 1, 2009
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  19. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Sad to loose a friend. RIP

    Paul
     
    Recce_Mitch, Mar 1, 2009
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  20. Donnie

    Donnie Remembering HHWH

    Thanks guys,

    Tom and Owen, i will most likely not be able to make it up to see him come home. Tom, could you ask your freind to take some pictures for me?. Again guys many thanks, he was a great bloke and someone i will always aspire to be like.

    Donnie
     
    Donnie, Mar 1, 2009
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