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Written by Nigel Gibbs
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Sunday, 11 January 2009 21:10 |
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 The 29th December 2008 seen the burial of 38 year-old Sargent Jackie 'Manny' Manual of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando. Jackie was from the North East and had family and many friends in the region. He died alongside Corporal Marc Birch, from Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire, and Marine Damian Davies from Telford, Shropshire. They were killed by a 13 year-old suspected suicide bomber in Helmand province, Afghanistan on the 12th December. As bad as it was that these fine men died in the line of duty, it is also abhorrent that the Taliban manipulated an naive child into carrying out such a task. The boy pushed a wheelbarrow packed full of explosives covered over with papers over to the patrol, then detonated the device.
The funeral was held at St Mary's Cathederal in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and was well attended. A contingent from the RMA Tyneside Branch were also in attendance. Rest in peace Royal.  |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 22:47 |
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Why can't I see the Calendar of Events? |
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Written by Nigel Gibbs
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Sunday, 03 August 2008 14:27 |
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In order to see the Calendar of Events, you must be a registered user and also be logged-in to the site. If you are a branch member and are not a registered user on this website, then please click here to register for free, it only takes a minute. Or if you are already a registered user, login using the form on the left of this page. Once you are logged-in you will see an Events menu item in the main menu. Simply click on it and the calendar of future events will be displayed. If you see an empty calendar, then your session has probably timed out. Click on the item 'Home' on the site's main menu and please login again. Once you're authenticated, click on the Events menu item again to view the current calendar of events. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 22:48 |
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Shoe boxes for our lads in Afghanistan |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 20:46 |
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 In total seventy seven (77) boxes were dispatched to 40 Commando; between December 07 and January 08. The majority of the boxes were sent to the RMR Tyne Marines attached to various sections. The Chairman and Secretary have received letters from the lads, all have been replied too.
Take a look at the pictures of the boxes before they were sent... |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 22:51 |
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