Thursday Cottage Donate Cheque
"Tim Came, Managing Director Thursday Cottage, presenting CEO Craig Treeby with a cheque for £1000 following a visit to 2PARA on 14 February."
Photo courtesy of the Colchester Gazette
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
It is with the deepest regret we announce the deaths on 9 February of Ptes Conrad Lewis and Lewis Hendry, both serving with 3 PARA, and on 14 February that of LCpl Kyle Marshall, 2 PARA.
More detail:
Pte Conrad Lewis: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/conrad-lewis
Pte Lewis Hendry: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/lewis-hendry
LCpl Kyle Marshall: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/kyle-c-marshall
Pte Conrad Lewis: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/conrad-lewis
Pte Lewis Hendry: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/lewis-hendry
LCpl Kyle Marshall: http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/kyle-c-marshall
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Regiment regret to announce the death of CSM Colin (Tom) Beckett, 3 PARA in Afghanistan on 5 February
Sgt Maj Beckett, 36, died in the village of Shaheed, also in Nad-e Ali district when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up as he was moving into position to cover his comrades.
Sgt Maj Beckett joined the Army in 1990 and was known as "Tom". He had served in Iraq, Kosovo and Northern Ireland.
Originally from Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire, he had been expecting his first child with his wife Rachel, later this month.
Mrs Beckett said: "We love him and shall miss him so very much. May his love for life, strength, humour and strong character live on forever in his baby girl Freya."
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel James Coates, said: "Warrant Officer Class 2 Colin Beckett was one of the most talented sergeant majors of his generation.
"With a long and distinguished career spanning countless deployments and three tours in Afghanistan, he represented the very essence of a paratrooper - professional to the core, devoted to his men and hugely respected.
"He was a family man and a true gentleman. But most of all, to us, he will be remembered as a fellow paratrooper and trusted friend who unconditionally gave his all in life."
Monday, February 7, 2011
The Parachute Regiment Homecoming Afghan Ball
For details go to the Fundraising Calendar and click on 7 July 2011.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Regiment regret to announce the death in action of Private Martin Bell
The Regiment regret to announce the death in action of Private Martin Bell on 25 January 2011. In addition to Martin’s tragic death there were a further five soldiers injured, three very seriously.
Private Martin George Bell was born on 13 October 1986. He attended the Saits Grammar School in Shipley. However, his home town was Bradford. Before he joined the Army, Private Bell was a Police Community Support Officer.
He completed his basic training on 17 April 2009 and was posted to 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment. He came to the 2nd Battalion in July 2010, just prior to the Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan.
Private Bell shone in C (Bruneval) Company. He was excellent throughout the Mission Specific Training package and was utterly professional throughout his time in Afghanistan. He was immensely popular and well respected by all ranks. Private Bell had a bright future ahead of him and had been clearly identified as a rising star.
Private Bell deployed to Afghanistan on 14 October 2010 with C (Bruneval) Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment. He was based in Patrol Base 2 in the Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province.
On 25 January 2011 he deployed with his Multiple to Spoor Kalay, a small village North of Patrol Base 2. His mission was to interdict insurgent forces along known infiltration routes and prevent them from both attacking the Afghan National Army and intimidating the local population.
At 0825hrs Private Bell was fatally wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device as he moved to assist a comrade injured by a separate device.
He leaves behind his parents Simon and Elaine and his brothers Oliver and Philip.
by Jon Baker
To read more visit http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/martin-bell
Click here to read some of the many eulogies for Pte Martin Bell (2 PARA)
Private Martin George Bell was born on 13 October 1986. He attended the Saits Grammar School in Shipley. However, his home town was Bradford. Before he joined the Army, Private Bell was a Police Community Support Officer.
He completed his basic training on 17 April 2009 and was posted to 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment. He came to the 2nd Battalion in July 2010, just prior to the Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan.
Private Bell shone in C (Bruneval) Company. He was excellent throughout the Mission Specific Training package and was utterly professional throughout his time in Afghanistan. He was immensely popular and well respected by all ranks. Private Bell had a bright future ahead of him and had been clearly identified as a rising star.
Private Bell deployed to Afghanistan on 14 October 2010 with C (Bruneval) Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment. He was based in Patrol Base 2 in the Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province.
On 25 January 2011 he deployed with his Multiple to Spoor Kalay, a small village North of Patrol Base 2. His mission was to interdict insurgent forces along known infiltration routes and prevent them from both attacking the Afghan National Army and intimidating the local population.
At 0825hrs Private Bell was fatally wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device as he moved to assist a comrade injured by a separate device.
He leaves behind his parents Simon and Elaine and his brothers Oliver and Philip.
by Jon Baker
To read more visit http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/martin-bell
Click here to read some of the many eulogies for Pte Martin Bell (2 PARA)
