Anglersvista Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 In 1994 I was a young (ish) disillusioned bloke, drifting from job to job, not really setting the World alight. I joined the Royal Air Force, and after basic training, the RAF Police. They have been my adopted family for the last seventeen and a half years, when on the 29 Feb of this year I was made redundant (applied for, so it wasn’t a shock). It’s true what they say about military camaraderie, you can’t beat it. I’ve had my ups and downs over my military career, but I wouldn’t change it at all. I’ve cried, bled, sweat, and had more laughs than I care to mention. Only ex-servicemen on this site will really know what I’m on about. Anyway, earlier today came the news that one of the two British servicemen shot in Afghanistan earlier today was a RAF Policeman. This is the first RAF copper to be killed in action in decades, and a member of ‘my family’. Maybe only ex servicemen/women will know that losing ‘one of their own’ has a tremendous affect on them. I feel for his family and friends, and they have my sympathy and support. I realise that someone from the British military is killed almost on a weekly basis (too often) in Afghanistan, but this one has affected me more than others. Rest in Peace mate. Fortune favours the brave. Fiat Justitia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbdullaJones Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The sooner the occupation ends the sooner there can be an end to the killing. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Please accept my condolences for your loss. All these deaths in the line of duty are a loss for our whole country and hearts go out to family, friends and colleagues on yet another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornout53 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 R.I.P. My condolences to his family, friends and comrades. The courage and honour these men and women display is humbling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrock Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 RIP Per Ardua, ex RAF Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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