RAF Regiment Cas

[neilk]

here, x2

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1038307.ece

[Al R]

Rest in peace fellas. We'll never forget you.

Per Ardua.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/TwoRafPersonnelKilledInAfghanistan.htm

[Chugalug2]

More sad news. Thoughts now with the families. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. A fast and complete recovery hoped for the survivors. The RAF Regiment has done and continues to do dangerous but essential work on behalf of us all. You do honour to our service, we thank you all and wish you a safe return to your homes. Respect!

[Tappers Dad]

My thoughts are with the family and friends of those lost.

Another sad day RIP

[Rocket Chucker]

Sincerest condolences to the families and friends of these guys.

Speedy recovery to the injured and to all of our people still out in harms way - safe home.

Per Ardua

[johnnypaveway]

RIP Rocks

Per Ardua

[mutleyfour]

Ever since August 2006 I have had a healthy regard for the stirling work done by the guys at KAF. Gutted to hear the news, absolutely gutted.

My sincerest thoughts to all the family, friends and colleagues.

[Gweedo]

My sincere condolences to those affected by this incident.

Per Ardua

[HRMIA]

I was in Kandahar in december and january, and I know that thanks to the RAF Regiment, the Airfield is a "peaceful area", because the soldiers do a great job outside. I'm sad tonight, and my thoughts are with the family.

[mckelvey]

Sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues and a speedy recovery to those injured.

God bless guys

The McK family

[Spikey T]

Condolences to all affected by this tragic incident.

Per Ardua

[The Burning Bush]

RIP

Per Ardua

[TEEEJ]

Condolences to all. RIP.

TJ

[Guzlin Adnams]

God bless the pair of you. Another dept that we cannot pay.
RIP.

The Ga clan.

[1leftright2]

Stand down lads.

Rest In Peace.


http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafregiment/rafcms/mediafiles/gallery/DAADF33E_9F0A_024F_47D4CFB7734377D5/3-Sqn-556x746px_thumb.jpg

[glum]

A personal thanks from me and those of us who call on you to keep KDH a safe place to land week in, week out.

The airbridge would not work without you.:D

RIP

[Al R]

The deceased RAF Regiment gunners have been named as Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingston and Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44569000/jpg/_44569704_graham203b.jpg
Graham Livingston, 23

Senior Aircraftman Graham 'Livi' Livingston
Senior Aircraftman Graham Keter Livingston, aged 23, was born on 17 November 1984 in Glasgow.


After completion of his basic training, SAC Livingston became a trainee gunner on 13 December 2004. He was posted onto 3 Squadron RAF Regiment at Aldergrove on 4 March 2005, and moved with the Squadron when they were relocated to RAF Wittering in the spring of 2007. He was promoted to Senior Aircraftman on 17 October 2005 and whilst with 3 Squadron he served in Iraq in 2006 and deployed to Afghanistan on 22 February 2008. SAC Livingston's mother, Rosemary O'Neil, said:"Graham was a much loved father, son and brother. He died doing a job he loved. As a family we are very proud and he will be sadly missed."http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Templates/GenerateThumbnail.aspx?imageURL=/NR/rdonlyres/9793A59C-6B43-4274-8EC3-597BE2F748C2/0/SACGaryThompson.jpg&maxSize=210 (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Templates/LargeImageTemplate.aspx?img=/NR/rdonlyres/9793A59C-6B43-4274-8EC3-597BE2F748C2/0/SACGaryThompson.jpg&alt=Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson) Gary Thompson, 51


Senior Aircraftman Gary 'Tommo' Thompson
Senior Aircraftman (SAC) Gary Thompson, aged 52, was born on 15 October 1956. SAC Thompson joined the Royal Air Force in November 1973 as a Supplier and duly left the Service in October 1977 to pursue a civilian career. He subsequently joined No 504 (County of Nottingham) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force on 19 March 2005. After successful completion of his Basic Gunner Course in May 2006 he was given the badge of a RAF Regiment Gunner. He went on to complete a Mortar Cadre Course with 3 Squadron RAF Regiment in February 2007 and was mobilised on 29 October 2007, where he was assigned to Support Weapons Flight. He was promoted to Senior Aircraftman on 1 March 2008. SAC Thompson deployed to Kandahar Air Field with 3 Squadron, RAF Regiment on 22 February 2008.



In civilian life, SAC Thompson was Managing Director of Sherwood Ducting Ltd, in Nottingham. He leaves behind, his wife Jacqui and their five daughters, Laurie, 24, Aimee, 22, Jordan, 20, Jade, 17 and Kelly, 16. The Family of SAC Thompson said:"A devoted husband, father, son and brother who touched the lives of everyone who knew him; Gary was more than our hero, he was the rock and foundation of our family. Words cannot express how much he was loved and how proud of him we are. Gary, you have had our hearts from the beginning and now they are yours forever."Squadron Warrant Officer, No 3 Squadron RAF Regiment, Warrant Officer Garry Eden said:"Graham Livingston and Gary Thompson.. were a sure defence to all they served."

Well said Garry.

[moosemaster]

Yet more sacrifices.

RIP mis amigos.

Per Ardua

[doubledolphins]

Thommo, never met you but as a fellow reservist your passing has touched me deeply. It is often said that some one was too young to die. Some one told me yesterday that I was too old to go. Well you went and you were two years older than me. You said you went to make sure that Afgan women would have the same opportunities in life as your daughters. For that I have utter respect.

I salute you, Sir.

[chicocelta]

RIP....
Per Ardua