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Liam McLaughlin
I was at the same School as him, and my sister was a close friend of his :sad: And he is one of my friends Brothers Lance Bombardier Liam 'Paddy' McLaughlin, 21, of the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, died with his good friend and colleague Lance Bombardier Ross Clark, during a rocket attack in the Sangin area of Helmand province on Saturday. Liam McLaughlin with friend and colleague Lance BombardierRoss Clark. Liam, who was a pupil at Ripley St Thomas School in Lancaster and whose family lived near Aldcliffe until moving back to Ireland a few years ago, served all over the UK and abroad. Deployed to Afghanistan in September 2006, Liam proved himself a versatile and highly effective soldier. Speaking on behalf of the Regiment, his Commanding Officer, Lt Col Neil Wilson RA, said: "Paddy was a real character, that rare combination of natural verve and determined professionalism that is an absolute pleasure to be around. "He was an extremely popular young soldier, and undoubtedly had a bright future ahead of him. He leaves a void that will be felt by the entire regiment, who are deeply shocked to a man. "That he should be lost alongside team-member and friend, Lance Bombardier Ross Clark, is particularly saddening, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "I was greatly saddened to hear about the deaths of L/Bdr Ross Clark and L/Bdr Paddy McLaughlin in Afghanistan on Saturday. "By all accounts, they were clearly very professional, capable soldiers who were greatly respected by those who worked with them." Liam's family did not wish to comment. Headteacher of Ripley High School, Liz Nicholls, said staff at the school remember Liam with great affection and send their love and prayers to his family. Pupils have been signing a book of remembrance and leaving floral tributes to Liam. |
John Inman
I once saw a John Inman perform in a play at the Tyneside Theatre just down the road from my flat
After the play he spoke to the audience about how things were. There was a leaky roof there and he went and got a bucket or some other container. He will be sadly missed. :sad: |
John Inman
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Garath Hunt
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Garath Hunt
That death is everywhere. RIP. :sad:
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Sally Clark
The solicitor falsely accused and imprisoned for the murder of her two sons. She was later found not guilty.
Suicide is not being ruled out out the minute - such a shame the poor woman went through so much |
Bob Woolmer
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Bob Woolmer and Sally Clark
RIP Bob Woolmer. :sad:
And RIP Sally Clark as well - poor her, she really did go through so much. :sad: |
Stuart Rosenberg
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Bob Woolmer
Breaking news.
Bob Woolmer was murdered. The Police think he was strangled and is looking for his killer. |
Bob Woolmer
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Michael Dibdin
From BBC News Online
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From BBC News
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died at the age of 76. A Kremlin spokesman gave no further information and did not say how Mr Yeltsin had died |
Lord (Bernard) Weatherill
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Raymond Stickings
Raymond Stickings, my uncle died last night at 18:45
He was my fathers older brother Still to early to say about funeral arrangements or even if I am expected down there. When my Aunt Coleen, Raymond's wife, died, I was not expected to turn up for that funeral and it was too far away for my parents to go down. Will let you know anything when I do. :sad: |
Sorry to hear that Sticks! It's probably best just to let your family know you're there for them at this moment in time. :sad:
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Sorry for your sad loss Sticks.
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Sorry to hear your news Sticks. Take care.:thumbs:
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Sad news Sticks.... best wishes to the family in this hard time.
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Sorry to hear that Sticks.....best wishes to you and your family
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Thankyou for those kind words
I have now spoken to my parents and I am not expected to attend the funeral. My father is in poor health and adding in the distance factor he says he will be unable to attend either. Attached is a picture of Uncle Raymond |
You look like him a bit Sticks..... he looks like he was a kind and happy man.
I'm sure he will be missed. |
I hope your father gets well soon.
And your uncle looks like he was a very cheerful man, like he was content and lived life to the full. I am sure your family members are there for each other right now. |
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