[Ella]

Liam McLaughlin
I was at the same School as him, and my sister was a close friend of his 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.

[Sticks]

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.

[cc100]

Originally posted by Sticks

After the play he spoke to the audience about how things were.

[Sticks]

As reported on the BBC

Actor Gareth Hunt, star of The New Avengers, has died of pancreatic cancer aged 65, his agent has announced.

Hunt played the role of Mike Gambit in the TV series, alongside Joanna Lumley's Purdey and Patrick McNee as John Steed.

Lumley paid tribute to her "dear friend" who she said was "loved by everyone who knew him".

In later years Hunt became well known as the face of Nescafe with a trademark handshake to reveal coffee beans.

[MarkWaldorf]

That death is everywhere. RIP.

[Sunny_01]

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

[Red Moon]

Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer has died after being discovered in his Jamaica hotel room on Sunday morning.

The 58-year-old former South Africa coach, who played for England between 1975 and 1981, was found unconscious at the Pegasus Hotel at 1045 local time.

He was taken to the emergency ward of the nearby University hospital but did not regain consciousness.

Source: BBC Sport

[Bells]

RIP Bob Woolmer.

And RIP Sally Clark as well - poor her, she really did go through so much.

[Sticks]

From BBC News Online

Stuart Rosenberg, who directed the Paul Newman film classic Cool Hand Luke and haunted house hit The Amityville Horror, has died at the age of 79.

He suffered a heart attack at his home in Beverly Hills on Thursday, his son told the Associated Press news agency.

Cool Hand Luke, the 1967 drama starring Newman as a chain gang inmate who defied sadistic guards, was Rosenberg's first feature film.

[Red Moon]

Breaking news.

Bob Woolmer was murdered.

The Police think he was strangled and is looking for his killer.

[Red Moon]

STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE
MR. LUCIUS THOMAS
RE-DEATH ROBERT ANDREW WOOLMER



THURSDAY, March 22, 2007

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the local and international media.

Consistent with our approach from the time Pakistani Cricket Coach, Mr. Robert Woolmer was found in his hotel room on Sunday, March 18, the Jamaica Constabulary Force has updated the media on all developments concerning our investigations of this case.

The Jamaican Police are in a position to inform that it is now in possession of the official post mortem report from the Government pathologist who conducted the autopsy on the late Mr. Woolmer.

The pathologist report is now available and states that Mr. Woolmer’s death was due to asphyxia as a result of manual strangulation. In these circumstances, the matter of Mr. Robert Woolmer’s death is now being treated by the Jamaica Police as a case of murder.

Steps are being taken to conclude these investigations which include collecting statements from all persons who in the opinion of the Police can be of assistance to these investigations.

In due course further announcements will be made as to the progress our investigations of Mr. Woolmer’s murder.

The JCF is making an appeal to anyone who may have information that would help us to identify Bob Woolmer’s killer or killers to come forward in order that his wife, Gill and his family can begin the process of healing.

It is our belief that those associated with or having access to Mr. Woolmer may have vital information that would assist this inquiry. We appeal to these individuals to come forward now to assist us with our investigation.

Our condolences go out to Gill, Bob’s widow and their sons, friends and members of the Pakistan team.

This statement is now on the website of the Jamaica Police. The website is www.jamaicapolice.org.jm. I thank you.

Source: Jamaica Constabulary Force

[Sticks]

From BBC News Online

British author Michael Dibdin, known for his Italian detective Aurelio Zen, has died aged 60, his publisher says.

The Wolverhampton-born novelist published his first book, The Last Sherlock Holmes Story, in 1978.

His first Zen novel, Ratking, was inspired by four years spent teaching English in Italy. It won the Gold Dagger award for crime fiction in 1988.

He is survived by third wife, Katherine Beck, a daughter from each of his first two marriages and three stepchildren.

[Mrluvaluva]

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

[Sticks]

From the BBC

The former Speaker of the House of Commons, Lord Weatherill, has died at the age of 86.

The peer served as speaker from 1983 to 1992, and oversaw the introduction of television cameras into the chamber.

Lord (Bernard) Weatherill died at the Marie Curie Community Hospice in Caterham, Surrey, on Sunday night after a short illness.

His son Bruce Weatherill, who informed the BBC and the House of Lords, said: "We will all miss him greatly."

[Sticks]

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.

[Bells]

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.

[Mrluvaluva]

Sorry for your sad loss Sticks.

[J.C.]

Sorry to hear your news Sticks. Take care.

[Red Moon]

Sad news Sticks.... best wishes to the family in this hard time.

[~Kizwiz~]

Sorry to hear that Sticks.....best wishes to you and your family

[Sticks]

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

[Red Moon]

You look like him a bit Sticks..... he looks like he was a kind and happy man.

I'm sure he will be missed.

[Bells]

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.