RFTWDave 
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Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead killed in Afghanistan
7 Sep 06
It
is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death
of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead in Afghanistan on Wednesday 6 September
2006.
Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead
[Picture: British Army]
Lance
Corporal Muirhead, of 1 Royal Irish Regiment, died from wounds
sustained during a Taleban attack on his base at Musa Quala in Helmand
Province on Friday 1 September 2006.
Since the attack, he had been receiving specialist medical care and his parents were with him when he died.
Ranger Anare Draiva, also of 1 Royal Irish Regiment, died in the same incident.
Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead
Lance Corporal Muirhead, from Bearley, Warwickshire, was single and 29 years of age.
His Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Michael McGovern, paid tribute to him:
"Lance Corporal Muirhead was a calm, confident and determined member
of the Patrols Platoon. A quiet exterior belied a character who was
renowned for looking after the younger less experienced soldiers. He
was widely respected across the Battalion.
"Lance Corporal Muirhead was an extremely experienced soldier who
had served on Op Telic 1, the liberation of Iraq, in Northern Ireland
and most recently a six month tour of Baghdad and Southern Iraq.
"The Battalion is deeply saddened at the loss of two soldiers in
this incident, both killed as the result of enemy action. Our thoughts
and prayers are of course with their families and friends at this
terrible time.
"I have spoken today to our other troops in Afghanistan - their
morale remains high and they are determined to 'get on with the job'
and ensure that the loss of their friends and comrades will not be in
vain."
Defence Secretary Des Browne, said:
"This is tragic news. Lance Corporal Muirhead was, in the words of
his commanding officer, a widely respected soldier. My sincere
sympathies are with his family and friends as they come to terms with
his loss."
Both Lance Corporal Muirhead and Ranger Anare Draiva were
part of a force of one hundred 1 Royal Irish soldiers currently serving
in Helmand Province as part of the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment
Battle Group.
Both 1 Royal Irish Regiment and the 3rd Battalion
the Parachute Regiment are part of 16 Air Assault Brigade which is the
lead British Military Formation in Southern Afghanistan. |
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PCFD5246
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Winter Haven, FL
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| 08 Sep 2006 7:33 PM |
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I thank you for your faithful service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. May God grant you Peace and Comfort. You are remembered at every ride briefing I attend and will continue to be.
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I honor and respect those who answer the call to change the world and give other nations, and their citizens, the chance to live free and establish a free government, it is their blood and sacrifice that writes the history of the world today.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 10 Sep 2006 9:22 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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82nd_Airborne_Dad
Posts: 4222
Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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| 13 Sep 2006 5:14 AM |
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| Rest in Peace and God bless LCpl Paul Muirhead . . . AMEN |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Dec 2006 5:16 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of British Forces-Royal Irish Regiment-Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know he was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Paul. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Ruffy
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Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 15 Jan 2007 7:12 PM |
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| Thank you LCpl. Paul Muirhead for your sacrifice in the name of freedom. My condolances to your family and friends. You won't be forgotten...........Ruffy |
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jwilsr
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| 06 Feb 2007 6:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead. Thank you Lance Corporal Muirhead for your selfless commitment to your nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.
Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 08 Feb 2007 6:11 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead during this very difficult time . We will never forget this Hero’s service and dedication for peace and freedom . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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AZCraig
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AZ Ride Captain Mesa, AZ
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| 23 Feb 2007 3:47 PM |
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| I will take a moment of silence to pray to my God for Lance Corporal Muirhead and his family and friends. He stood in front of evil so others could enjoy freedom. Stand down Corporal Muirhead. Job well done. |
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Craig Smith
Tatonka
USN Corpsman '90 -'95
I ride for my grandfather - WWII Navy
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 20 Jun 2007 11:54 AM |
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My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of this fallen warrior.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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MarneRider013
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| 31 Jul 2007 8:18 PM |
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To Lance Corporal Muirhead: rest in peace. mission complete. job well done! Thank you for helping our coalition brothers to keep our freedoms safe.
To Lance Corporal Muirhead's parents: thank you for sharing your son with all of us in the coalition. His actions are a tribute to you and his regiment. his memory will live on in our hearts forever.
"Dying for one's country is not the wort that can happen. Being forgotten is"
Each time I ride with my fellow Patriot Guard brotheren, I am reminded of the brave men and women around the world who stand up and answer the call to preserve our way of life whether in Ireland, England, Australia, United States, Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere else freedom rings. All of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!!!
Pappy
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Katslair
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Flat Rock, NC
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| 02 Aug 2007 3:11 PM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead. May God lift up your spirits on the wings of eagles soaring and comfort all of you during your time of need. May you stand proud to have shared his life and for the sacrifice he has made.
Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead, thank you for your honorable service to the Royal Irish Regiment. Thank you for defending FREEDOM...Godspeed on your new journey. You will never be forgotten... |
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Forever Free
In The Wind,
Kat
Vietnam Era Veteran’s Wife
Riding in Memory of...
My Great Uncle, Dudley Brown Ramsey, U.S. Army WWI & WWII, Purple Heart
My Uncle, LD Varner, US Army Korean War
My Uncle, Wayne J. Leatherwood, U.S. Army WWII
My Father-In-Law, George W. Jennings, U.S. Navy WWII
Albert Wayne Sherlin aka "Redman"
Randall Bouvet
Crazy Horse
"If Tears could Build A Stairway & Memories A Lane,
I'd Walk right up to Heaven & Bring you Home Again."
Riding in Honor of...
My Brother, Keith, U.S. Navy Vietnam
My Husband, Richard, U.S. Navy Vietnam Era
All my Military Defenders & their families
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 Aug 2007 10:15 AM |
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Thank you Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend freedom!! We send our condolences to the family and friends of this young soldier. Rest in peace.
Glen & Linda
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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"Wookie"
Posts: 963
Olympia, WA
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| 31 Oct 2007 1:02 AM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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drpepper
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Texas Gulf Coast
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| 15 Nov 2007 2:17 AM |
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Thank you Paul Muirhead for your honorable and dedicated service and sacrifice to defend our freedom
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave young hero....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
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Chitown
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| 19 Nov 2007 12:01 PM |
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Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead,,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten!
May the good lord comfort your family and friends during this terrible time. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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Mr.Black
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Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 20 Nov 2007 12:49 AM |
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My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Paul Nuirhead, Royal Irish Regiment.
Our two nations will honor this hero and his dedicated service, ultimate sacrifice and his enduring spirit.
Vaya Con Dios. |
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vf52rcl
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Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 09 Dec 2007 7:10 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
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