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Bob Bacon
04-09-2008, 22:43
With great sadness we must report the sad news that Karl Stowell has been taken from us. He died sometime this morning (date and time to be confirmed). We don't know anymore details at the moment.
Karl will be sadly missed by those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.
On behalf of all the members of the Royal Welch Forum, I would like to offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this terrible time
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robbo2284
04-09-2008, 23:00
On behalf of Myself, Jo my wife and the rest of my family would like to send my sincere condolences to Karl s family on this tragic time a trully remarkable guy who had so much courage he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew Karl, REST IN PEACE my friend
Lofty-25
04-09-2008, 23:22
My sincere condolences to Karl's family at this very sad time
Was total gutted when i found out, Karl was a top bloke and will be sadley missed but never be forgotten. RIP mate.
Our sincere condolences to Karl's family.
Kev
Mark Allen
05-09-2008, 06:53
My Sincere Condolences to Karls Family, He will be greatly missed by all .
Cec
MikeCarey
05-09-2008, 07:21
My Sincere Condolences and deep sympathy to all of Karl's family and friends, a truly top bloke! Courage is hard to explain, but Karl showed us all what it means, Rest In Peace mate.
kevjames84
05-09-2008, 08:15
What a great guy, Karl laughed in the face of adversity. Deepest sympathies to Karl’s family and friends, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
tony jones
05-09-2008, 08:17
To echo the tributes to Karl he was a top bloke and a man of courage rest in peace my friend
Bear
gazza86uk
05-09-2008, 08:36
Truely and deeply saddened by this news, i have only fond memories of my time spent with Karl in B Coy, my sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Couldn't believe the news when I heard it. Karl will be missed by all who knew him, my deepest sympathy to the family.
Cpl Hill40 trigger
05-09-2008, 10:26
My deepest sympathy to all of Karls family and friends. A really nice guy who will be sadly missed by all. My thoughts also go out to Andy Harrison and family( married to Karls sister) at this sad time.
What sad news, My deepest sympathy to Karls family.
Peelow.
deepest sympathy to karls Family , a great loss to every one who ever knew him , i dont think the word sad is even close to this .
sleep well mate
Led
Such sad news my deepest sympathy goes out to Gayle and his two children Leon & Georgia, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, what a role model he was to young and old never met a guy with such drive and determination he gave 110% in all that he did, not a bad word to say about anyone.
Karl you will be missed my friend and never forgotten, RIP from Beefy & Family.
God Bless You xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx
Just found out the sad news and like so many friends of Karl’s truly gutted, saddened, hard to say what emotions I am feeling or what to write, what a bloke. A truly brave man who puts so many of us to shame, stories will be told about Karl for years to come.
From Deb and me, our deepest sympathies and thoughts go out to Karl’s family, and friends.
RIP M8 you will never be forgotten
A truly remarkable soldier and courageous man. Respected and admired by all. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Gail, their children and family. Rest easy Karl.
He is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your
back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes,
love and go on.
David Harkins
richie8667
05-09-2008, 12:39
Karl was a remarkable man who taught me alot when i joined the Bn in Tidworth 1992,
i always admired him for his courage,
R.I.P my friend
Deepest sympathy to Karl’s family and close friends R.I.P
Cach
MICK CAMPLIN
05-09-2008, 13:22
A truly great friend,Husband,father and Royal Welshman who will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy to Gail, the children and family.
From Jane and Mike.
Gutted is the only word that springs to mind. My deepest sympathy goes to Karls family, he touched a lot of peoples lives,
God Bless you Karl.
Scouse75
05-09-2008, 16:30
I have been asked this morning by Karl's wife Gail to pass on the following to the Forum members:
Gail wants to say a massive thank you for all the kind words and support that she and the family have received so far at this horrible time. Knowing that Karl is so well thought of has been of great comfort. Gail will obviously read the posts herself in due course, when she feels the time is right. Gail has also stated that she and the kids will be at Wrexham to watch the parade. And she has said that she knows that Karl will be looking down on us all too. x
Scouse75
05-09-2008, 16:41
Karlos, I don't know where to start mucker. You are without doubt one of the bravest and most inspirational people I have had the honour to call a friend. Not once, from the very beginning did I ever hear you moan or whinge about your illness, although we all realise how much it must have affected you. I will only ever remember the good times that we shared mate, and when I am tempted to moan about the most trivial of things, I will think of your example. I would also like to say that Gail, you are one of the strongest people I have ever met, and another brilliant example of holding your head up high when the odds are against you. Special thoughts also to Leon and Georgia at this awful time for you.
I know there are so many who have been there for Karl and the family, but I just want to say to Andy(Harrison) and Greg(Plimley) that you did him proud lads.
God Bless, Sleep safe Karlos, I will never ever forget you mucker. x x x
britaylor49
05-09-2008, 17:16
A Man of Honour and Immense Courage. Deepest sympathy to Gail and family.
RIP Karl
Bri
lost for words,RIP mucker from all my family, you will be greatly missed god bless mate.
A Great Man and role model in all he did, deepest sympathy to his family, a true friend, rest in peace mate
Sincerest condolences and sympathy to Karls family at this sad time.
My thoughts are with you, a bright light has gone out but will not be forgotten.
RIP mucker.
Rog Ball 01
05-09-2008, 19:21
Very deep condolences and sympathy to the family of Karl - rest in peace and god bless you.
Roger Ball
brian lawson
05-09-2008, 20:02
A very good friend, courageous man my sincere thoughts and prayers go to the the family.RIP karl from bri lawson
My Deapest simpathy goes to all family and friends of Karls at this sad time. He will be sadly missed by everybody from the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Royal Welsh who served with him.
RIP comrade you will be missed
Great friend and an honour to work with you, will never be forgotten RIP karl. Thoughts and prayers go to the family from Brian and family.
Never heard him say a bad word about anyone. A true great who will be missed.
Bennett 25
06-09-2008, 15:58
Where do i start, Top Bloke Top Infantyman, Top guy list is endless RIP mate
dutchman
06-09-2008, 18:58
i have never had the privelege to know karl but judging by what all his friends say i missed out . rest in peace karl you were no doubt a special man my deepest sympathies to your family at this sad time
Thanks for putting his photo up Beefy.
all the nice things that have been said about him makes sense to me now, and others of my generation probably that didn't know him as well as you lot knew him, I can only second what Dutchman has said.
It looks as if the 7th (heaven) Battalion have got themselves another cracking member to join them in the ranks, I'm sure he will be as well loved up there as he has been with us down here.
Joe has told me a bit about him and I know her and Rob thought the world of him and his family, my thoughts go out to them at this sad time. R. I. P.
trev3646
07-09-2008, 10:25
travel safe Karl you will not be forgotten buy those whos know you .My deepest thoughts to your loved ones and family .
Trev
hefin2616
07-09-2008, 13:55
Deepest sympathy to Karl’s family and close friends R.I.P
Hef
stan the boxer
07-09-2008, 17:02
it is with great saddness i say good bye to my good friend Karl he was one of a kind. my deepest condolidences goes out to gail and family. R.I.P mate
anitacorbett
07-09-2008, 19:10
What a lovely poem Al, where did you get it? I dint know Karl but he sounds like a remarkable man, may he rest in peace. Our thoughts are those who are left behind feeling so sad right now.
Take care
Anita Corbett
jo campbell
08-09-2008, 00:02
MY Deepest Sympathy goes to all the family of Karl one in a million you will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him, Travel safe now carl Jo and Family xxxxxxxxx
Rosie0574
08-09-2008, 10:09
Gutted to hear about Karl, RIP mate.
Our sincere condolences to Karl's family.
karl7125
08-09-2008, 11:57
I have just read all the previous posts and I have a lump in my throat.
Everyone Karl met never had a bad word to say about him and thats a mark of a true friend.
I have also recieved lots of calls of condolence from members of 2 R Welsh where he again made his mark and will be sorely missed.
Goodbye Mate.
Karl and Jenny Roberts
BennytheBall
08-09-2008, 16:02
Our condolences and deepest Sympathy goes out to Karl's famliy, friends & Comrades' at this very sad time.
from
All at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA
On behalf of my family and myself i would like to pass on my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Karl's family on such a sad day. RIP MATE
i would now lik to quote a poem for Karl's family which a carry with me since my brother passed away many years ago if thats ok:-
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Paul Hinge
08-09-2008, 21:04
Reading all the messages of sympathy shows that Karl was a very special guy who touched many peoples lives.
All those who had the privilage of knowing Karl were touched by his special magic. Now he's at peace and free from mortal pain let's all remember a man who was....one in a million.
Deepest sympathies to Karl's family from all members Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA.
Hingey
chris3428
08-09-2008, 23:40
new years eve will never be the same.no one could replace you.ill sing with you again someday.lots of luv to gail and the whole family. turner and deb.
Funeral Details:
Friday 12th September 11:00 at St Matthews Church, Buckley, CH7 3JN.
Afterwards : Sgts Mess, The Dale, Chester.
Karl mate,
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,
RIP MUCKER,
Bambi & Family,
This world has lost one of lifes true heros, in all his actions and courage, you will always be rememberd,
our thoughts are with Gail and the kids at such a sad time.
Nathan & Tracey x x x
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Our condolences and deepest Sympathy goes out to Karl's famliy,from all members of the Denbigh branch RIP
raveneye
10-09-2008, 09:24
rest in peace mate!
Diamond 12
11-09-2008, 00:07
My deepest sympathy goes out to Karls family and friends. If i hadn't met Karl in B COY in 95 i may never have realised what a top bloke he was, thankfully i have had the honour and feel privilidged to have worked and known Karl for 9 yrs, i have many memories of Karl that will stay with me for ever. Sorry i can't come and say goodbye on friday mate, you will be souly missed by every one that has ever known you. chow bud.
R.I.P. KARL (your a top man, mate)
Diamond and Family
stretch0241
13-09-2008, 01:16
Sorry to hear about Karl, Good decent bloke.
My thoughts go out to his family. R.I.P
trev3646
13-09-2008, 08:53
Id like to say a huge thank you to Scouse ,Greg , frankie , beefy,and all the lads for there support for Karls Family ,at karls send off yesterday ,,you are friends he loved and that so showed ,,,the speaches you all gave hit the nail on the head as heartbreaking they where ,,they summed Karl up as priceless,,
may he now rest in peace .......
Craig ....
Just to echo the words of Trev (Craig), he had a good send of and the boys did him proud, he will looking down at as now laughing his head of at the bearers carrying his coffin at such a large distance, it just goes to show what a poupular man karl was by the turnout of the funeral. So many freinds and family came to pay thier respect for auch a wonderfull man. The wake went on till early hours of the morning and i know thats what karl wanted.
I would like to say Gail and the 2 kids kept it together at such a difficult time i cant even imaging at this time what you are all going through but now i think its time for to grieve for your loss.
Karl will be missed very much to all the knew him, i will miss you matey love Beefyxx
I am one of many who are saddened for the loss of such a very popular man of the Battalion. I served with Karl in B Company in Chepstow up till Tern Hill (2001). Deepest thoughts to Karls immediate Family from mine. R.I.P Karl.
Cpl Hill40 trigger
15-09-2008, 16:37
Karl had a good send off, the turnout was a tribute to just how popular he was.RIP mate. Thanks also to scouse, beefy, greg,frankie, andy harrison and many others for there support in karls sendoff.My thoughts go the family at this sad time.
RIP Karl mate,
Irronically the best laugh we had together was trying to find that bloody hospital when you were bein sick in the car, which then made me feel like chucking it up everywhere.
All the best mate
Dai and family
what a sad loss he will be missed, my deepest sympathies to the family and friends.r.i.p mate.
chris3428
26-10-2008, 13:35
Yesterday WO2 Greg Plimley and Lt Fox ran the Snowdonia Marathon to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Care. As you all know the MacMillan nurses enabled Karl's wish to be at home become a reality. They were a tremendous support to Karl, Gail, Georgia and Leon, and still are. Please visit the below link to sponsor/donate for such a worthy cause.
Well done Greg!
http://www.justgiving.com/royalwelsh...=UKSponsorExit (http://www.justgiving.com/royalwelshmarathon?from=UKSponsorExit)
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Scouse75
27-10-2008, 10:04
Well said Chris, you summed it up perfectly mate.
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