Afghanistan 12 Feb 2008 - Casualty - A Company Group

12 February 2008

A member of A Company Group was injured by an IED whilst on patrol in Helmend Province on the 12th Feb 2008.

Due to the high-readiness and expertise of the Immediate Response Team (IRT), it was just 36 minutes from the soldier being injured to him being on the helicopter on his way to Camp Bastian where he went straight into surgery. Whilst his injuries are considered to be serious they are not life threatening and his condition is stable.

The soldiers Next-of-Kin, both in Cyprus and the UK, have been informed and are being assisted by the Welfare Staff and close friends. We should respect their privacy in this difficult time. The Welfare Office of 1R Welsh would be best placed to advise on any practical assistance and support that volunteers may be able to provide.

We wish him a speedy recovery. He and his wife and family are in our thoughts.

We agree with ap1

Cheers al.

Thanks Al,

My thoughts are with him and his family at this time and wish him a speedy recovery

Cpl Danny Sheen is now at RCDM (Selly Oak) in the Critical Care Unit. His wife, son and parents are with him. He received significant injuries to both his legs and his abdomen and has undergone a series of operations since his arrival in the UK yesterday morning. He will not be in a position to receive visitors for quite some time - check in with Kim Taylor first.

I would re-emphasise the point about his medical care - it has been exceptional from the immediate first aid at the point of wounding through the RMO's attention at the FOB to his collection by the MERT to the surgery at BASTION to the Aeromed CCAST to care at RCDM. He was in surgery in Selly Oak less than 24 hrs after being wounded in one of the most isolated areas of Southern Afghanistan.

Heartfelt wishes to Danny and family for a speedy recovery. A lot of people willing him on.

Hope you have a speedy recovery sheeny boy all the best Beefy

All the best Dan get well soon,myself and john currie will come and pay you a visit as soon as we get the green light mate

Speedy recovery! Where is Danny from Beefy?

Wishing him a speedy recovery, our thoughts are with him and his family, well done to every one for such outstanding work looking after him. Good luck to all of A Company, we're waiting for you at home boys, in the meantime give 'em hell !

I dont know exaclty mike but he is a southie and is in the mortar plt

all the best sheen hope your up and around quickly

Best wishes to Danny and his family at this time. Good to hear such positives reports regarding his care and treatment since the incident. Long may it continue.

God Bless.

All the best Alphas, thinking of you boys. Come home safe!

Think Dan is from the Cardiff area because we had a bit of banter him being a blueturd and me being a JACK :>)

Best wishes to Danny and his family at this worrying time.


Hope for a speedy recovery

Barry



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Take Care All out in Afghan

Best wishes to Danny and his family and hopes that he has a speedy recovery.
From
The Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA
Benny Ball
Neil (Bambi) Bambridge PSI
Queensferry

heres to a speedy recovery danny & his family are in our thoughts il drink a toast to all our boys on the 1st march

Get well soon Danny.

All the best

Sid Burns

Danny all the very best with your recovery hope that it is a speedy one. Nice to hear that the systems in place worked so well. Good luck A Coy for the rest of your tour.

Bri

Get well soon, and best wishes to all the family

Trigg

Get well soon mate stan

Hope you have A speedy recovery sheeny, Good luck Alphas

Dan all the best M8, and get well soon. Thinking of u an ur family, best wishes all the Ex RWF lads in Iraq

Hello All,
Bridgend & Distrtict branch of the RWFCA wish Cpl Sheen a speedy recovery.
"Don"

Hi Al,

Reference your post.

I'm up and running again now, do we have anybody at Selly Oak?

Best wishes to Danny and his family and hopes that he has a speedy recovery.
From all at the Cardiff Branch, anything we can do please let us know

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Originally Posted by Gerrycc943

Hi Al,
I'm up and running again now, do we have anybody at Selly Oak?

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I think we do, but the CO has instructed all contact to be via the Welfare Officer 1 R Welsh. So it appears to be all in hand.

Thanks

Get well soon Danny.
Hope for speedy recovery.
peelow.

Best wishes Danny.Glad to hear your recovering. Hope to see you up and about in the near future,regards paul 83

Cpl Dan Sheen has had a number of operations and will continue to do so for the immediate future. Allthough he is now not permanantly sedated he does tire easily. His wife (Carol) is accommodated at the Hospital and his parents are close by with relatives. There is a member of 1 R WELSH (RWF) Welfare Office at Selly Oak to assist both Cpl Sheen and his family.

The family wish to have a bit more time to come to terms with his injuries, therefore anyone who wishes to visit Dan, should clear it through RHQ or 1 R WELSH (RWF) UWO first.

Speedy recovery Danny.

Was just wondering if there was an update on how Dan Sheen is progressing, hope he makes a full recovery

Our very best wishes to Cpl Danny Sheen . Get well soon!!!
To his family, we are thinking of you at this time and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All members Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA

Hingey

All the best and a quick recovery wishes a ex alphas in germany

Dan is still listed as VSI but is making good progress. His pelvic injuries have been stabilised and his leg injuries are improving day by day. He has had a partial amputation of his left foot and his right lower leg requires significant reconstruction work. Most importantly, he is positive, upbeat and optimistic – it is humbling to be in his company. The support from his family is superb and although he is now looking forward to visitors, do check in with the 1 R WELSH Welfare Office first.

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I'm sure that Blesma are aware and are ready to assist, if and when required. I'm not sure how much people know but I know for a fact we do have a number of Amputees now serving in our armed forces and not all limited to doing desk jobs !!!!!!!!!!!

Danny from all at the Cardiff and District branch, we wish you a speedy recovery, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....

Pat... Provo... Provis

Ex 1RWF......

Amputee........And Chairman of Cardiff & District Branch (BLESMA)

Always hurts to hear when a soldier is injured and even harder to take when its a Royal Welchman, wishing you a speedy recovery Danny my thoughs and best wishes are with you and your family mate.

Wishing him a speedy recovery and the thoughts are with him and his family from the members of Mt-Ash Branch RWFCAssociation

wishing you a speedy recovery dan, from clint hackworth, and all the boy's in the MT...

Thanks for the update, all the best on your ongoing recovery.