Sheenagh and I were devastated to hear the news on Saturday.
To all the familes of those on board XV230, members of CXX at home and overseas and the many ex colleagues at ISK, you are very much in our thoughts. We are very sorry that we aren't up there with you to share the grieving process. The small crumb of comfort is that I know how many excellent guys there are on the Sqn to help support the families and help put the Sqn back on its feet.
Like Sheds, I have many happy memories of all the guys, some of whom I've known since first joining 206 in 1986. I hope to be able to write more personally to all the families soon.
The hurt will never go but I hope that time can take away some of the pain.
I wish there was more that I could say.
John Broadbent