| Location | From Leeds.. Killed In Kabul Afganistan |
| Age | 21 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 1987 |
| Date of Death | 11/08/2008 |
| Visitors | 5,711 since 14/08/2008 |
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Monday 11th august A British soldier killed when a suicide bomber rammed a car into his convoy in Kabul was named as Signaller Wayne Bland.
"Wayne was a much-loved son, grandson, brother and uncle who served his country with distinction and sadly paid the ultimate price. He was our true hero."
Signaller Bland, a bachelor with no children, was a passionate footballer and fan, supporting Leeds, where he lived and had grown up.
The 21-year-old, from Leeds, died and two soldiers from his 16 Signal Regiment were wounded during the attack on the eastern outskirts of the capital on Monday afternoon. Afghan officials said three civilians were killed and 12 injured.
Signaller Bland's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Hodges, said: "Signaller Wayne Bland was a superb soldier, full of character and a highly popular member of 16 Signal Regiment.
"His loss is all the more poignant for his family who were expecting him home on leave in the next few weeks. Wayne will be laid to rest on the 28th august~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A True Soldier is tough indeed
standing tall and strong when there is a need
A Soldier also feels sadness, pain, and sorrow
Sometimes not looking forward to the trials of tomorrow
When a Soldier is wounded in battle
the nerves of his buddies it does rattle
When news reaches friends and family at home
how their worries and minds begin to roam
A wounded Soldier feels inadequate at best
stopping him from much needed healing rest
A wounded Soldiers wonders will he ever be alright,
trusting in God that he'll make it through the night.
When a Soldier is wounded far beyond repair
the loss and pain felt can not compare
The Cost of a Soldier is set so very high
they assure our freedom will always apply
To stand beside a Soldier and walk through his pain
will humble a civilian, no longer to complain
Love, patience, trust and hope is what a Soldier needs
to get them through some very treacherous deeds
Dear Lord please watch over our Military today
as they work to keep our freedom everyday
For the wounded and the families of Soldiers lost
Please Bless them with abundant love, for we know not the cost.
The Cost of a Soldier is set so very high
our support for them we should never deny
GOD BLESS YOU WAYNE A TRUE HERO {R}{I}{P}
just letting you know im thinking about you as i oftern do
you are a hero wayne through and through
love as always for ever and a day thoughts of you are never far away xxxxxxxxx
just letting you know wayne you are still loved and rememberd and you always will be you was to special in life to be forgotten in death god bless you darling sweet dreems hun r i p xx
BIG HUGS WAYNE
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⋱♰⋰ Angel Day ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Your Angel Day in Heaven ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Many tears will fall for you ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ You touched so many loving hearts ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ There’s so many missing you ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ As you now live in paradise ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Its Heaven up above stay ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Close to all your loved ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ ones For it’s you they ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ miss and love ⋱♰⋰
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⋱♰⋰ bigs hugs from me to you and your ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ family and friends that you miss you ever day ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ but in our hearts forever you will not be ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ forgoten you take care love from me ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Sylvie mommy of Samantha ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ Belanger hugs and XXXX ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ bye for now good ⋱♰⋰
⋱♰⋰ night ⋱♰⋰
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....Goodnight and God Bless..........
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Sleep Tight......X X
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They say memories are golden
well maybe thats true
i never wanted memories
i only wanted you
A million times iv needed you
A million tears iv cryed
If love alone could of saved you
you never would of died
and in my heart you hold a place
that noone can ever fill
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Somewhere beyond the sunset,
where happiness never dies,
you live in a beautiful garden,
above the clear blue skies,
although we cannot see you,
you’re with us every day,
and all the love we have for you,
will never fade away.
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LOVE ALWAYS,Anne .xxx
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ALWAYS IN MIND
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Time has stood still for those who love you,
the grief is still fresh, their hearts are still blue.
Memories can ease pain but they never can fill,
the space that is left when they think of you still.
So stay near to those who miss you each day,
for they carry a sadness since you went away.
Send the strength to cope where others have tried,
and some love for their hearts that hurt deep inside.
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ GOODNIGHT SWEET DREAMS Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
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┊┊ ┊┊ ♥ ☆★ Beautiful Angel ♥
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┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ It's Time To Sleep ♥
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┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ The Day Is Done And Yours To Keep ♥
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┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★Now Close Your Eyes For Rest To Take ♥
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┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ And Have Sweet Dreams Until You Wake ♥
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wayne
I cant forget your face from the paper, you look special. I am sorry you lost your life but you went to a better place, too early.
blandy
always a good lad and a proper laugh... hated the day i found out.. such a loss.. my heart goes to his family and freinds.. such a loss... bt he will never be forgotten.. R.I.P Blandy and godbless.
♥The little stars♥
♥That shine so bright♥
♥Are Angels come♥
♥To say Goodnight:♥
♥"Goodnight,♥
♥Sleep Tight,♥
♥Sweetest Dreams we'll send♥
♥To you To-night."♥
♥So,if you peek♥
♥Outside and spy♥
♥A wee star twinkling♥
♥In the sky;♥
♥It may,♥
♥It might,♥
♥Be an Angel♥
♥Come to say Goodnight.♥
♥:♥
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