This is a place to remember those we have lost in the conflict in Afghanistan. Please use this as a place to show that we remember them ten years on. Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the DecAid events or donate to our charities please visit our homepage.
To LSgt Dave Greenhalgh (My nephew)
No hopeless end but an endless hope. I look forward to seeing you again. Freedom is expensive carved from the hardest stone, from hearts and minds and bodies, with blood and muscle and bone. Freedom is precious, not held in just any hand. A soldier in a foreign land, goes where we dare not stand. He goes out to the enemy, and there he holds the ground, with deadly brutal force, a gun and our freedom in his hands.
To Gnr Zak Cusack aka (The Ledge)
My Best friend, my darling son, i miss you with every beat of my heart, but i see you, feel you, hold you, in my dreams so until we meet again i guess that will have to do. Im so proud of you you were always my hero anyway. You had such a possitive out look on life, even your blood group was B possitive. Most of all i miss your laugh and your cheeky smile and the best friendship a mother & son could have. i love you so much today and every day until im back by your side ill remain half empty.x
To Lance Corporal James Bateman
If Jay was with us he’d be smiling, Night or day, it defined him, Never a bad word to say – he only saw the good. We miss you son and brother, We miss you fabulous friend, Look over us now little brother, We’ll see you at the end. Love always, Your loving Family. XxxxX
To Marine Georgie Sparks
My baby x Perfect in every way. loved so,so dearly & missed so badly by all. How do you mend a broken heart? Always & forever my baby, always in our hearts & minds. God bless my baby xxxx Love Mum, Dad, Kt & Frankie boy x
To Gareth Bellingham 3rd Mercian Regiment.
My Darling boy. My world is empty My heart is broken Sleep now my beautiful boy Rest now my handsome man Every second of night and day I see your smile, I cry, I pray, May my life quickly end, May I soon hold your hand, kiss your brow, hold you tight, For you my darling son, you are my life
To Trooper James Munday
In loving memory of our son, brother and friend Trooper James Munday Lifeguards Household Cavalry killed in Afghanistan 15.10.08. My heart was ripped out James when I guessed that you had been taken - 6ft 2" of gorgeous funny gentleman, "the last of a dying breed" James, the Cavalry's James and Our James. Our heartbroken family will never ever be the same again as there is always someone missing. Despite what people say it gets harder not easier because it's been nearly three years now James and I still cannot believe it and miss you desperately. I always walked taller when I was with you. Proud, priviledged and honoured James and through our tears our pride shines bright. You were Class Class Class James x until we meet again your are always in my heart and just one last breath away. I love you James xx
To David Atherton
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart.
To Horton's Heroes
On June 23rd 2010 4 brave heroes Douglas Halliday age 20 from Rock Ferry, Alex Isaac age 20 from Eastham, Martyn (Bobby) Horton from Runcorn, Dave Ramsden from Leeds,tragically lost their lives whilst serving in Afghanistan They were affectionally known as Horton's Heroes They gave their today’s for your tomorrow’s From that knock on the door, the phone call, the news passed on Our world stopped, our hearts screamed, things will never be the same again Talk about them, share your memories, Laugh about the fun you had with them Remember them for their spontaneity, their strength, their bravery and their wicked sense of humor. They will live on through us all My beloved cousin Dougie, you are the most beautiful boy I have ever seen with a smile that lit up the room, our hearts ache without you in our lives, we miss you with every single breath we take. We are so very proud of your military achievements, but most of all we are proud of you for being you! You have always been a hero in our hearts. I love you always and forever, Princess Helen xxx Good luck with the walk Caz and Gemma, Martyn and the boys will be with you every step of the way, I hope the weather holds out for you, this means so much for you to honour them xxxxxxxxxxx
To John Thornton
You were honoured today by the Decaid Team dedicating Beinn a'Chreachainh to you. We were at Agglestone Rock but wishing we were there too. God bless you John and all the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We will remember.....
To Corporal Richard Green
Our Hero and Legend Corporal Richard Green, 3 Rifles Recce Platoon. Killed in Action Sangin, Afghanistan 2nd March 2010. 'Never mourn a man's death in combat, but thank God for making such a man' Wherever we are, whatever we are doing, we will remember you. 25174818 Forever and Always.
To The Families of Capt James Philippson and Capt Alex Eida
To the memory of Jim and Alex killed on 11th June 2006 and 1st August 2006 respectively. Your strength and resilience continues to be an inspiration to those of us who have not suffered as you have suffered. They would have been very proud.
To Lcpl joesph m pool
In loving memory of my dear fiance, died in Afghanistan on 5th september 2010, the boys and i are missing u everyday, you will never be forgotten. LEST WE FORGET.x
To Rifleman Aidan Howell
Our beloved son Aidan was taken from us on 28 December 2009 whilst serving with the Fire Support Group, 3 Rifles. We love and miss him so much and the pain just does not go away. You are forever in our hearts and thoughts Aidan until we are all together again. Rest in peace Aidan all our love mum xxx dad xxx
To Lsgt David Mark Eric Greenhalgh
Always In My Heart Never Apart, Untill We Are Together Again My Angel, My Hero, My Son. Love Mum xxxxxxxx
To Pte John Brackpool
In memory of my son who was shot whilst on sentry duty in Afghanistan on 9th July 2009 , two days before his 27th birthday.. He was with 1PWRR but was attached to the Welsh Guards when he lost his life. Loved and missed always xx
To Sgt Mike Lockett MC
A much loved and hugely missed son to Mal and April, brother of Peter, proud father to Connor, Chloe and Courtney and partner to Belinda. Killed by IED 3 days before the end of his 3rd tour of Afghanistan with 2nd Bn The Mercian Regiment (WFR).
To LCPL Darren George
My husband and Daddy to Connor...2-6-1979 - 9-4-2002, the first soldier to lose his life in Afghanistan...Never forgotten Dal xxxx
To Rfn Daniel Hume
In loving memory of my eldest son Daniel who killed in a roadside explosion whilst on duty. Rifleman Daniel Hume served with The 4th Battalion, The Rifles. He lost his life on the 9th July 2009, just 3 months after passing out at Catterick. With love always.
To trooper christopher whiteside (norm) light dragoons
christopher was cruelly taken from us at the tender age of 20 on the 7th july 2009,a wonderful caring and loving son ,big brother and much loved grandson. christopher had a heart of pure gold and would light up anyones life with that infectious smile .norm a light dragoon forever in christophers words "mum im living the dream"
To Corporal Sarah Louise BRYANT (Née Feely)
15 (UK) Psychological Operations Group, The Intelligence Corps Killed on duty: 17th June 2008 Darling Sarah, We miss you so much - but each and everyone one of us has a path to take along this road called life, If winning ‘Hearts and Minds’ was yours, then that was always easy, none finer could your peers have picked for your charm and wit flowed freely, no mound of earth will end your fight nor dim the light that lifted the hearts of many but so suddenly we've had to say goodbye with our hearts in tiny pieces - now wreaths and flowers are all we have and grief for years and years. God bless, till we meet again, Love forever, Mom & Dad. XxxOooXxx
To Trooper Robert Pearson
In ever loving memory of a dear son, stepson, brother, grandson, nephew and friend of many. Taken 21st April 2008. Smiling and happy, Always content, Loved and respected Wherever he went. We love you Robert xxxxxxxx
To Marine Damian Davies (aka Damo)
so proud of you my son we love and miss you our hero we will REMEMBER YOU ALL WAYS AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING I WILL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART in my mind in my soul very much loved and greatly missed
To Royal Marine Gary Wright
We miss you so much - time does not ease our loss. 19th October 2006 will always be the worst day of our lives. Not a day goes by without thinking of you. You lived your dream and were so proud to be a Royal Marine. Always remembered with a smile.
To Private Robbie McLaren 3 SCOTS Black Watch
In memory of Robbie McLaren died Afghanistan 11th June 2009
To Sgt Ben Knight
To my youngest son Ben who died on September 2nd 2006 when his Nimrod aircraft crashed near Kandahar Afghanistan. 120 sq RAF Nimrod XV230 Crew 3 We shall always remember you Ben, in every little way We will never forget you Ben, not even for a day. We loved you Ben we told you so, you said you loved us too We want to put our arms around you, that's all we want to do But go you must, you have been called to fly with Angels now So night, night Ben you sleep well, as our heads we will bow. One day perhaps we'll meet again in a land so far away Once more to talk and laugh with you, I look forward to that day.
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