Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe killed in Afghanistan
A Military Operations news article
16 Sep 12
It is with great
sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Gareth
Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe, both of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire
Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) (3 YORKS) were killed in Afghanistan on
Saturday 15 September 2012.Sergeant Gareth Thursby (left) and Private Thomas James Wroe [Picture: via MOD] |
The two men were shot and
fatally wounded by a rogue Afghan Local Policeman in Checkpoint Tora in
the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province.
Both men served proudly and in the highest traditions of The Yorkshire Regiment. They will never be forgotten.Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond said:
"I was saddened to hear of this cowardly act by a man wearing an Afghan Local Police uniform, which has taken the lives of two brave British soldiers.
"All of our thoughts are with the families of Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe. They gave their lives protecting Britain's national security, helping to make sure that Afghanistan never again becomes a haven for international terrorism."
Sergeant Gareth Thursby [Picture: via MOD] |
Sergeant Thursby was deeply respected by all that worked with him and all that knew him. His professionalism and strength of character were his hallmark, as was his commitment to his men. His unswerving loyalty, moral courage and sense of duty were an example to all. He was 29 years old and is survived by his wife, Louise, and two children, Joshua and Ruby.
Sgt Thursby's wife, Louise, paid the following tribute to him:
"Gareth was the love of my life. He was an amazing husband and father, happy, full of life and kind hearted with a passion for his work and family. He was brave, hardworking, a loving husband who was a devoted father to his children. Our Hero."
Private Thomas James Wroe [Picture: via MOD] |
Private Wroe was an outstanding example of a Yorkshire Regiment soldier. Even in the short time he had been with his Company he had shown himself to be enthusiastic, articulate and highly capable. He followed a strong family tradition of service in the Battalion and already had aspirations to attend a Junior Non-Commissioned Officer cadre. His quick witted sense of humour made him popular with all. Private Wroe was 18 years old and is survived by his parents, Michael and Claire and sister Demi, from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
Thomas's family paid this tribute:
"Our son Thomas was a brave young soldier, who is loved by his family, girlfriend and friends. We can't believe you have been taken so soon from us. You will always be in our hearts for ever and ever. You would light up the room with your smile and bubbly personality. Our world will be a duller place without you. We are so proud of you son, on all you achieved and we are grateful for every special thing you gave us. We will always love you Tom."READ MORE: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/SergeantGarethThursbyAndPrivateThomasWroeKilledInAfghanistan.htm
0 comments:
Post a Comment