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Afghan tragedy 02 Sep 2006

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A sad sad weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with the families. RIP
 
Jeez.

Thoughts and deepest sympathy to all concerned.


Kinloss NLS and Nimrods my entire RAF career, . . i recognise most of the crew as i am sure most of the Nimrod lads will.

Sad, Sad day.

RIP Guys.
 
What can i say that hasn't already been said ::(:

RIP to all the souls who lost their live's in this terrible accident, i'm sure the thoughts and prayers of all the goater's out there are with all concerned at this moment in time.
 
My sincerest condolences for all the families of the crew and everyone at ISK, lets also not forget the Royal Marine and Soldiers family too.

A tragic day for all concerned, my heart goes out to you all.

RIP
 
Condolences to the families and friends of those affected by this tragic event.

Per Ardua Ad Astra.
 
Kinloss was my first posting from Cosford. I am gutted at the loss of our fellow men & myself & miss spike wish to pass on our sincere heartfelt condolences to the families & friends of the fallen as well as to the Kinloss community.
RIP Lads.
Stand down.
Spike
 
A very sad event that will be with us for a very long time. I just pray that it happened very quickly.

RIP chaps, Per Ardua.
 
I started my plumber life at NLS. I remember Kinloss being a close-knit station and one of the best to serve at. I'm sure the families will get all the support they need. Condolences to all.
 
Agree with Black Pudding. Lets not forget the other two members of the crewat the time, Mne Joseph David Windall and Lance Corporal Oliver Simon Dicketts from the Parachute Regiment.

Deep felt sympathies to all families.
 
My condolences to all families and friends of those involved in this terrible tragidy.
 
Condolences to the families and friends of all those involved, my thoughts are with you, RIP
 
A PRAYER FOR THE ROYAL AIR FORCE

Almighty God,
You have promised that they who wait on you shall renew their strength,
they shall rise up on wings as eagles;
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
We commend to your Fatherly protection all who serve in the Royal Air Force.
Encourage and inspire us in all our efforts,
so that we may be a safeguard to our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth,
and a sure defence to our nation.
Help us to fulfil our duties with honour, goodwill and integrity,
and grant that we may prove worthy successors to those
who by their valour and sacrifice did nobly save their day and generation.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.
 
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Looking through an hourglass,
to a time where some remain,
who look upon their shatter lives,
shadows cast up their dreams,

They wander how they lost so much,
Their lives forever changed,
Some seemed to have lost sanity,
Their cries forever ring..

They saw their friends and family die,
Their cries were never herd,
And even now their faces show,
For the cause they had was great

None thought twice to give their lives,
To preserve what they thought right,
So that their children and those to come,
Might see our freedom bright..

But now as time has traveled on,
Their works are not forgot,
The battles that they fought and won,
The battles that they lost..

We Look at all you gave to us,
A reminder of our past,
That all we have It cost a price,
You paid on our behalf...

You are not forgotten...

"... To the soldiers who have fought and died to defend our country and the freedom we hold so dear..."



BY: Mike Spears
 
May Al and his crew rest in peace.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers from the wider RAF community - the families and all of us at Kinloss appreciate it.
 
cneuhaz said:
May Al and his crew rest in peace.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers from the wider RAF community - the families and all of us at Kinloss appreciate it.

Its from the heart mate, we all felt the loss, I hope you find strength in the knowledge that we share your grief.
 
In all honesty I dont know what to say,

Ive been through this with the herc crew which died and even though i didnt know anyone on the nimrod it still feels sh1t.

I would like to say thank you to the guys who posted the two prayers, i know they will be welcomed.
 
i had read the poem before, written and read by Athena Nicholas the10y/o daughter of Flight Lieutenant Gareth Nicholas i'm just sorry it's has taken me this long to find this forum to post it.

i don't cry but i shed a tear when i read this

My dad
By Athena Nicholas

He was a great Father for every good Reason,
I wish he was still alive.
He would still be with me if it hadn't gone wrong, I wish he had survived.

I feel like it was all a dream.
But it's not what it seems.
That he's still with me in my heart.
And in my sad sad dreams.

I'm crying at this moment.
But I can't stop now.
I wish he was still with me.
And he's whispering in the clouds.

I will visit you in your dreams.
And we shall roam free.
Playing in the grassy fields.
Definitely You and Me.

(please vist)
( http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1668922006)


i'm on 99 and was on shift when the 14 came 2 brize. i also had the honour of being able to arrange the lad's on the c-17. it's a day i wish never happened but also a day that i will never forget.
 
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Orion 'The Hunter' stands proud in the crisp and clear sky tonight over Smokie Toon. I raised my glass to them..
 
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