Sky News are reporting that a member of the Bn has been killed in Afghanistan. Please do not make any comment or speculate until all the details are confirmed by the MOD or Battalion. The media will scrutinise our posts.
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Sky News are reporting that a member of the Bn has been killed in Afghanistan. Please do not make any comment or speculate until all the details are confirmed by the MOD or Battalion. The media will scrutinise our posts.
Unfortunately, this is confirmed by the BBC:A British soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh died as a result of a gunshot wound in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.The soldier died on Wednesday and next of kin have been informed. He was on foot patrol when he was killed in an exchange of fire with insurgents near Showal, in the Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province.
Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, spokesman for Task Force Helmand said: "He died doing his duty and he will be deeply missed by us, his comrades, but his indomitable courage in the face of the enemy will be remembered."
Rest in piece good soldier, My thoughts are with his Family and fellow Welsh Warriors.Dai 29 2 Royal Welsh
Sorry to hear. Thoughts go out to him, his family and the rest of the boy's in the battalion at this difficult time.
All our thought go out to this brave soldier who has payed the ultimate price with his life doing a job that he believed in and loved so much, so near to the end of his tour. Our thoughts are also with his immediate family and his partner Kelly (AGC) with so much to live for and taken so quick from us all he will be remembered now and forever Rest in Peace.
Posted on behalf of Richard Donovan:I would like to offer my sincere condolences on behalf of myself and colleagues at the Bridgend Branch of the RWFCA and together we offer our deepest condolences at this tragic time.
All my thoughts are with the family from this brave welsh warrior
you are gone but not forgotten, you will always remain in our hearts
R.I.P you brave welsh warrior
Brian olly algate
Berlin
With our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.
the Denbigh branch send sincere condolences to the family of jonathan and the regt at this sad time R.I.P.
All at the Caernarfon RWFCA Branch wish to send our deepest sympathy to all Family, Friends and Comrades at the sad loss of Jonathan, a Brave Royal Welshman.
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my thoughts and prayers are with his family and freinds and the battalion R.I.P
At 1405 hrs this afternoon I was informed by RHQ of the repatriation details of Fusilier Jonathan Burgess who was KIA in Afghanistan on Wednesday 7th of April.
Jonathan will be repatriated into the UK at approximately 10am on 15th April and will pass through Wootton Bassett at a 12 mid-day.
On behalf of the Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA, I would wish to extend sincere condolences to Kelly, his partner and their unborn child. Also our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends and fellow fusiliers who must all be so shocked and upset at losing a dear loved one and much missed colleague and friend.
Paul Hinge
Hon. Secretary
Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA
Our deepest thoughts and sympathy to Johnathan's family, be proud and strong, share your grief, and take care
A great loss of a fellow Welsh warrior, so proud to be Ex RWF
Rest in peace and sleep well brave soldier, watch over the rest of the boys, and your family.
All our love, Rob 33 and family
RIP
Deepest sympathies to Jonathan's family and friends. My thoughts are with you all at this desperately sad time.
On behalf of myself and family and all members of the Shotton and Deeside branch we send our deepest sympathy to Jonathan's family, friends and comrades' at this tragic and sad time, a brave "Welsh Warrior" my you rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to his family at this sad time.
R.I.P Brave walsh fusilier
Such a sad loss
Deepest sympathy to his family & friends and to all who Knew him & worked along side him ,
May you Rest in Peace Brother
From Every ex RWF i know in HOLYHEAD
Brought a tear to my eye today , Just the words , Soldier of the 1st bn Royal Welch Has died , So sad ,
I feel for his family , his freinds , and his Comrades in arms .
I never met Jonathan , but being ex RWF myself , i felt I lost a Freind .
Maybe real Men Do cry .
Rest in pease Son
Led
A very sad loss and so far into the tour, having just watched the BBC Wales News at 22.30 tonight on the day they named the Fusilier they did not find the story worthy of a mention !! my next visit is to the BBC website to voioce my opinion.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Jonathan's family, loved ones and all his comrades, from my wife and I and all members of the London Branch RWFCA.
RIP Young man.
Gerry43
Social Secretary
London Branch RWFCA
Our hearts are filled with sadness at your loss of Jonathan. I can not imagine the pain you feel now but I wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts are with you. We can only say how much we will miss Jonathan as well. No words can express how much a part of your life he was, and will always be. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Deepest sympathy to Jonathans family and friends and especially to his partner and their unborn baby, another sacrafice for the good of others a true Welsh Warrior Rest in Peace.
Very sad news, my condolences to Jonathons family friends and the 1st Bn the Royal Welsh.
Rest in Peace.
Joe.
What a Shame to lose such a Brave Young Welsh Warrior. My thoughts are with his family and his butties at this trying time. RIP Welsh Warrior. Braz
Like everyone, I am sad to see one of our own loose his life for Queen, Country and Regiment (as I also say - the best regiment).My family send condolances to his family and friends.
FROM ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE Mt-Ash Branch RWFCAssoc
With Deepest Sympahty to all the family and friends & colleaques of the
(1st B N RW-RWF) R.I.P.Welsh Warrior
RIP Jonathan.
Truly saddened by the sad loss of a comrade like many it hits home so much when we lose one of our Welsh Warriors condolence with Jonathan's family at this very difficult time
A Hero who paid the 'ultimate price'.RIP.
I have watched the news with close attention since 1 Royal Welsh have been posted to Afghanistan dreading the inevitable bad news. It came on my birthday, while I was celebrating yet another milestone in my safe little life a soldier from my old regiment was facing the end of his. My admiration for those who do this difficult job knows no bounds. I return to my vigil hoping and praying that I won't hear anymore bad news.I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jonathans family. I hope that in this difficult time they know that the regiment as a family feels their grief and is grieving with them.
i send my sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of Fus jonathan burgess god bless and rest in peace good buddy. wally 15
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Jonathan's family, loved ones and all his comrades, FROM ALL RWFCA CARDIFF BRANCH R.I.P.
Deepest Sympathies and Condolencies to Jonathans Family,Friends and Comrades on this Very Sad occasion R.I.P Brave Welsh Warrior
Paul, an amendment to the timings above the Repat will now take place at 1300hrs local. This will delay the onward movement through Wootton Bassett.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Hinge
Regards
Al Hewitt
On behalf of Shrewsbury Branch RWFCA I would like to convey our sincere condolences to Jonanthan family and friends on their sad loss. RIP Jonathan our thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted on behalf of Richard Donovan
Bridgend, Swansea and Newport, attended Wootton Bassett on the day of Jonathan's repatriation. There was a good sprinkling of RWFCA comrades present, plus many former colonels of the RWF. I counted 23 various Branch Standards in place.
Before we left Bridgend we had to make a few hurried military phone calls regarding the Icelandic ash cloud including one to RHQ Wrexham. The information we received assured us that the repatriation would take place as scheduled, so we set off as arranged.
On arrival at least two public houses were providing hot coffee and tea, plus several plates of sandwiches and there was never a question of the many visitors having to pay for this service, as a matter of decency a plastic box was on the tables to help contribute to the help 4 soldiers appeal. One has to see the good will and the proud spirit of the Lord Mayor and his entourage as well as the general population of Wootton Bassett to appreciate the sense of loss we all felt on this day.
We did hear that the timings had been changed but in the event the timings were as normal. The drill is that the plane lands at 1205hrs then time is allowed for the family and relatives to attend the RAF Chapel of Rest to pay homage to their family member. Then at 14-30 hours all the Church bells start to toll and all traffic is stopped in both directions through WB.
Then the format is as we all see it on the main TV channels. Our branch took about 30 photos, which I hope to put on the forum without delay.
Regards jungle 1810
I would also like to say thank you to the people of Wotton Bassett they were very careing and kind,i bumped into many old faces,as Jungle 10 says food and drinks were layed on in the Cross keys inn and all free of charge very kind indeed.I spoke to people who had travelled down from Barnsley,and yet again the bikers were there in force,really was great to see so many people from different backgrounds supporting our troops.At 13:45hrs the town bells started ringing,and Jonathan passed through the high street breifly stopping for his family to lay some flowers,a very emotional moment,i was also very proud to have saluted this very brave Welsh Warrior,members of the 1st and 2nd Battalion who have lost there lives we will never forget you.
Jonathan you are now home were you belong with your familty.rest in peace son and god bless.
Dai 55