| Location | From Leeds.. Killed In Kabul Afganistan |
| Age | 21 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Death | 11/08/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,036 since 14/08/2008 |
| Creator |
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
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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}
A TRUE HERO {R}{I}{P}
My thoughts are with all the family of this young soldier .Wayne your family will be so proud of you watch down on then and give them strength to carry on.How many more of our soldiers are going to loose there lifes in Afganistan through evil of this world.God bless you all .Love Anne xxx
Hero
Darling wayne ,sorry you had to die so young,i belive this was your time,and you were sent to your mum and dad.One of the most beautiful son's that anyone could have ever have wished for,life will never be the same without you.your name will never be forgotten,as you died doing what you loved best,my love and sympathy goes out to your family and freinds.please look down on you family and give them the stregnth and courage you had,and also please bring my son-in-law home safe next year as he is off to afganistan in four weeks,as he remembers you with pride and and a (HERO) God bless you ANGEL RIP xXX
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