Fus Jonathan Burgess 1R.Welsh - KIA 7th April 2010

**ap1** · 07-04-2010, 22:07

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.

**Bob Bacon** · 07-04-2010, 22:22

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."

**dai29** · 08-04-2010, 12:39

Rest in piece good soldier, My thoughts are with his Family and fellow Welsh Warriors.Dai 29 2 Royal Welsh

Griff65 · 08-04-2010, 20:32

Sorry to hear. Thoughts go out to him, his family and the rest of the boy's in the battalion at this difficult time.

MAT5377 · 08-04-2010, 22:21

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.

**Bob Bacon** · 09-04-2010, 09:05

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.

**brian olly algate** · 09-04-2010, 10:31

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

**5haron** · 09-04-2010, 13:43

With our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.

**gerry** · 09-04-2010, 14:25

the Denbigh branch send sincere condolences to the family of jonathan and the regt at this sad time R.I.P.

**Bricoates** · 09-04-2010, 15:35

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.