The Passing of a Welsh Soldier

[Richie042]

Gentlemen, I would like to thank your Branches who attended the Funeral of LCPL Ryan Francis yesterday, it was an inspiring sight to view the Regimental Standards of the RWF and RRW side by site to pay their respects to the passing of a Welsh Soldier, it did not matter if Ryan was from the 1st, 2nd or 3rd Battalions all that mattered was that the Royal Welsh has lost one of its own.

Your Branch members as well as every other serving and non serving solder, marched up Ryan and saluted their fallen comrade, I viewed this from the top of the cemetery looking down towards the graveside viewing the scene of soldiers and comrade after comrade taking his turn to pay their respects, it brought a lump to every ones throat who had the privilege to gaze upon this.

Thank you again gentlemen

Kevin Richards

Treasurer
Royal Welsh Bridgend Branch

[Gwyn Nicholas]

A moving post and perhaps an excellent time to finally put to rest - who got what out of the reformation of the Regiments, and look forward to the future supporting all our brave lads in their endevours instead of just feeling sadness at their passing.