RIP
Private Lee Ellis - Killed for a war based on lies
Karla Ellis 04.12.06
I lost my little brother on the 28th of February 2006, I say little,
he was two years younger than me but 6 foot 2, and 15 stone of a
very handsome and kind man!
Already it is nearly Christmas and a
year to when we last saw him! Where that year has gone I have no
idea! We are now facing Christmas with out him, and already things
have changed so much. I wish I could cancel Christmas, but for the
sake of my daughter I can't, in-fact, if it wasn't for her I would
of just given up a long time ago! She is in the same class as Lee's
little girl, whom we also have as a beautiful reminder of him.
She is not going to spend Christmas with us this year, as she has
for the last five years along with my brother, and all this change
is just getting harder! Maybe time will heal, though it doesn't
seem to! I just miss him more! We had Lee's inquest on the 27th
of November and just seems unacceptable that people whom have lost
previously to Lee have still not heard the torturous ways in which
their loved ones have fallen!
As for the inquest, well what a joke!
Lee was killed half an hour after appearing on Panorama supporting
some propaganda about what a good job the military are doing over
there, though I think he would of been more impressed about being
on the telly, as Lee hated the army and couldn't wait to leave.
This was also two weeks after a mosque was blown up, which was explained
to me as comparison with someone coming over here and blowing up
the palace with the Queen and even Princess Diana in it. As you
can imagine it didn't go down to well!
From the minute I heard the
dreadful news of the death of my brother, I couldn't help feeling
something wasn't right, and after the inquest, I feel it even stronger!
Yes Lee signed up and apparently new the risks, though there are
necessary risks and just plain negligence!! The war was founded
on lies, we are not wanted over there, and it seems as though Lee
was an open target!
Lee was killed in Al Amarah, a well known hot
spot! And Lee had told me this himself, he also told me you didn't
go out in that town unless in a Warrior, though in the January before
he was killed, tactics were changed and it was deemed safe enough
to travel in Land rover's (death traps)! Even though there had been
endless rocket attacks at the army base after the mosque had been
blown up! The Iraqi police had come across some of these rockets
and very kindly wanted to hand them over to the military on national
television, isn't it a coincidence he was killed shortly after!
I could go on for ever about how members of the military contradicted
themselves in that Inquest. About the questions I asked which were
not allowed to be mentioned in the papers. The first hand experiences
I have encountered with regards to what control is had over the
media, how everything has been glossed over!
And how, when I looked
at that fat bald headed solicitor for the army sat in the middle
of that court room, whom on occasion had a smirk on his his face
whilst sat in the room of a grieving family, how he reminded me
of someone who had just freed a murderer!
R.I.P. Lee Ellis! Love
and miss you forever and always xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
BLAIR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IRAQ DEATHS
Rose Gentle 17.11.06
We are all so proud of our troops, as I am of my son Gordon. To
be killed at 19 for what? I don’t think my son was
killed for queen and country, and I now know that the government
don’t think the same. I sat in the court room with Tony Blair’s
lawyers, to hear them say that when our troops are killed in Iraq
it has nothing to do with the government. Did they not send them
to Iraq?
If that is so then don’t our troops have the right to say
no? Or ask who are we fighting for?
Our PM is a disgrace to our country and to our troops. If it wasn’t
for him our troops would not be in this war.
And when our boys are killed they don’t want to know. I am
still waiting for Gordon’s inquest and he was killed on 28th
June 2004. No phone call to tell me when I will get the inquest,
so the hurt and the pain will never go away. I just have to know
what happened on that day.
Mr Blair says he is proud of our troops. More lies - if he is proud
of them why did
he not give them the right equipment? And why have our troops got
to go on NHS waiting lists?
The best thing that man can do is go now. I would love Mr. Blair
to sit in a room with military families for 10 minutes. We would
tell him the way some of our troops come home when they are killed.
I was one of the lucky ones, I saw Gordon. My heart hurts for the
families that could not see their loved ones.
Bring them all home, no more lies and the next time our government
want to go to war, we should have a say in it.
A senseless and unwinnable
war Angie 13.11.06 On Friday, thank God, my teenage daughter returned safely
from her tour in Iraq. So, now we have a brief respite before she
is deployed to some other war torn area - a few months when, maybe,
I can sleep easily at night and not have all my waking moments on
red alert for news. However, her reaction to the news of
the four soldiers so tragically and needlessly killed on Remembrance
Day was to feel guilty that she wasn't there doing her bit for the
other troops. As she so rightly pointed out, these disasters happen
when there has been a changeover in troops and new, inexperienced
soldiers take over from the 'old hands'. This from a 19 year old
whose school friends are still having a ball at University!!
I can't speak highly enough of our troops and I support them and
their families at all times. What a pity our government doesn't
feel moved to do the same. How is it that young people putting their
lives on the line for their country are expected to make do with
less than excellent equipment and poorly armoured vehicles while
thousands of pounds are given to criminals for depriving them of
their lethal drug habit? Have I just entered a parallel universe?
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who are just receiving
the terrible news that we all dread, that they have lost a precious
child to a senseless and unwinnable war.
Angie
Bloody Remembrance Sunday A letter to Blair by Rona Lee 12.11.06
Well Mr Blair, at least another four members of the Armed Forces
have died today. Maybe in future this should be know as 'Bloody
Remembrance Sunday'. How could you have attended the Remembrance Day services
in the knowledge that you are responsible for the deaths of so many
people & the heartache of those who have lost loved ones, for
what? Something that never was.
When is this insanity going to end? How many more people both military
& civilian have to die before you realise that you opened the
biggest Pandoras box in recent history?
The American people have turned their backs on their President,
as the people of this country have turned their backs on you. Surely
this should tell you something.
Get our troops out now. Rona Lee
Mother of serving soldier
Not their war A mother 10 November 2006 My son is leaving in March, and they are sending him to
Afghanistan next Sunday for 3 months. He is married with a young
family and we are all so very scared for him. It is our worst nightmare
come true, you are prepared for soldiers to lay their lives on the
line for a cause which is just and true, and one which they themselves
believe in but to send them to such a hostile situation badly equipped
and knowing that this is not their war and it is all about politics
is absolutely heartbreaking.
I had to comfort my eldest grandaughter aged 9 today as she is distraught
at her dad not being home for Christmas as will many other military
families. How can I answer her when she says why gran, why is daddy
going ? What answer am I supposed to give ? All I want to do is
to go to sleep and wake up when my son is home, safe again. I want
to go to sleep and not wake up 20 times a night with a knot of fear
in my stomach, I want to not think about my son getting killed 24/7.
I want to protect my boy but I can't. The boys in Iraq and Afghanistan
all swore an oath to the Queen not to a Blair/Bush world domination
programme.
Bush and Blair sent our children on a senseless
mission A mother 11.11.06 I marched against the war several times and everything else
I did to stop it was ignored. The more we find out the more we realise
we were tricked. War should be a last resort when you are
threatend. Bush and Blair sent our children on a senseless mission
and children on both sides of the conflict are being slaughtered.
I hope Bush goes soon and Blair should go with him. My condolences
to all the families who have lost our next generation. Shame on
New Labour and the Conservatives and the LibDems and all those who
did not fight for what is right.
These Needless Wars
Written by Peter Nelson Wednesday, 08 November
2006 For quite some time now I have been meaning to visit this
site but never got round to it. My son has had two tours in Iraq
and today came home safely from Afghanistan. Of course, my family
were all delighted to know he is back.
Something came into my mind during the day whilst I was alone. What
about the many who have not returned home? I have read the many
letters on this site and was deeply moved even though a short time
before I was so so happy at my son's return. I am an ex soldier
myself. Before my son went to Afghanistan I encouraged him as much
as I could. Of course, I am against all these needless wars, I also
have lost respect for Blair and this Government. I did not want
to dwell on those points when with my son. I have to laugh when
I read comments made by our politicians. The way they try to patronise
our sons and daughters. "They are fighting for others to enjoy freedom".
How much rubbish is that? The loss of any of our sons and daughters
lives is not worth a fight for democracy in those Lands. It used
to be said that this country was a Land fit for heroes. Who are
they trying to kid? By and large the Military are not well respected
in our country even though they pretend to be. They should all be
proud of the wonderful way our sons and daughters conduct themselves.
Sadly, the press and media are only too willing to pay attention
to any small mistake they may make serving in a hostile and dangerous
environment. The sooner all these wars are ended the better. I could
go on and on but I will stop here. Peter Nelson [son is in the Army]
What is the exit policy?
Written by Cheryl Wednesday, 08 November 2006
Reading the letters of families, it is so good to hear the
strength of feeling against the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. The
suffering caused to military families is phenomenal, as well as
the stress the soldiers themselves feel as they leave home.
So many civilians are keen to criticise how our soldiers are happy
to take the 'Queen's shilling' without wishing to fight. I do not
know of any who are afraid to face the enemy, and my husband and
colleagues are happy to go, BUT I do not know of any soldiers/ forces
folk who think that this is a just war. How can we ever win, it
is a totally different culture, which we can never understand, having
been brought up in a country where we have been taught to question
and think freely for ourselves.
Leave Iraq and Afghanistan to choose their own destiny now, let
them sort things out or let another Muslim country help them like
Saudi Arabia. At what point will Bush and Blair give up and call
back the troops? Of course this creates problems for those who are
the last ones to vacate- left particularly vulnerable. What is the
exit policy? There are so many families out there who are suffering.
Waiting for the knock on the door. Which other occupation demands
so much from the wives, children or relatives? The huge organisation
of life insurances and will writing before deployment. There is
so much to cope with. Children cry at night into their pillows,
hoping that their daddies will return. Nothing is hidden from them,
yet meanwhile they exist in a normal world alongside others who
do not even know that there is a war on. The cost is tremendous.
Blair could not have even guessed at the price of his actions. I
hope he sleeps well at night..... I know I couldn't.. Cheryl
To Manchester City Council 14/09/06 We are very disappointed at the council's
decision to refuse permission for our proposed peace camp.
We ask you to understand the strength of our feelings. Some of us
have lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan; others have children
or partners in war zones. Their lives and our peace of mind have
been wrecked by this government's war policies.
Time after time we have asked to meet Tony Blair and government
ministers to put our point of view. Time after time we have been
refused. We feel ignored and silenced. Our peace camp is a chance
for us to try and get our message across to members of the government
and the Labour Party. It is a chance we do not want to give up.
We urge you to reconsider your decision. The Council has declared
Manchester a 'City of Peace’; it seems to us that supporting
our camp would be a way of making that declaration real.
All the practical problems that you have raised can easily be solved
through co-operation. We know this as we have organised camps before
in Trafalgar Square and at Downing Street. The Manchester City Police
have said publicly that they have no problems with our protest,
and that it raises no security issues.
We are co-ordinating with the Stop the War Coalition to move the
camp to make way for the demonstration on Sept 23rd. In fact we
will be at the front of the march.
We are told Manchester City has a fine record of protest and dissent.
This record should not be compromised by a Labour Party Conference.
We ask you again for your help and co-operation.Yours, Rose Gentle
Peter Brierley
The Lone Piper In 2003, I took my pipes to IRAQ.
The Foreign Office tried to 'block' my entry but I stuck to my promise.
I WOULD PLAY MY PIPES IN TRIBUTE TO THE 54,000 Commonwealth soldiers
who have already sacrificed their lives for what ? I was all for
kicking Saddam's backside but now all I want is for our lads to
come home.
I was a young Marine in Suez way back. I did not know why I was
there and what I was guarding. Thank God I never shot anyone. Once
again I was just one of the thousands of British men and women expected
to police the world. That may have been OK when we had an Empire
to protect and were pretty well off. Well I have not got an Empire
and as a pensioner am certainly not well off.
It is time to stop kidding ourselves that the world is our sole
responsibilty. OUR troops are our sons. They belong here to protect
us. I hate to say this but the Arabs will never learn. Since history
began they have fought each other and will do for ever. It is their
nature - why should our boys suffer.
I travel the world ALONE seeking out the 'lost and forgotten' war
graves. There I play my lament and do not repeat PARROT FASHION
-WE WILL REMEMBER. I am simply tempted to say - SORRY. I see row
upon row of stones beneath which lay young men who unlike myself
never had the pleasure of sitting his grandson on his knee. How
I wish as I stand there aslone that I could take the lads for a
pint...
It's time to call it a day. Let someone else have a go. BRING OUR
BOYS HOME not in retreat but in common sense..
My pipes are at your service if ever needed
Bill Jenkins
The Lone Piper
Liverpool
Blair
has blood on his hands Our son is due to go to Basra next
Sunday. The RAF Police are so short of men that the station he is
based at only has 8 men on base, the rest are spread out all over
the world. He should have had two weeks leave before he
went. He is at present half way through a course preparing him for
Iraq. This ends next Friday he then has to return to base and leave
for Iraq on Sunday. He is tired and weary already before he even
gets there. Blair and his cronies have the blood of every member
of our forces who die in this sensless war on his hands. Mr D Thomas 09.09.06
Cannon Fodder? I would like details of your march
and protest.
My son passed out in July after 6 months training. Luckily he is
still 17 so unable to serve in Iraq. He goes in May 2007.
Whilst working at Bulford camp, he discovered during weapon handling
that there were 4 weapons that he had no experience of, as his 17
week infantry training had not covered these guns. He was given
an afternoon session to teach him.
The rest of the boys he trained with, left for Iraq this week as
they are over 18yrs. Their training will have been the same.
This government are producing a conveyor belt of young, inexperienced,
ill prepared and ill equipped cannon fodder. How can they think
that 6 months at training barracks prepares them for active duty
in a war zone?
Thank you for your website, A Mother 09.09.06
AFGHANISTAN
CASUALTIES
"My brother, Aanre Draiva died in Afganistan last Friday, September
1st. He called a few hours before he got shot, sounding depressed.
He told us how UNSTABLE Afganistan was and how he wished everything
could just be over so he could come back home. He's dead and theres
nothing more we can do about it....the least the British official
could do...is just SEND HIS BODY HOME so he can just rest in peace...
I don't know what's taking them so long to send him over to Fiji."
"I MISS MY BIG BROTHER, HE IS DEAD NOW."
Akesa Sokosoko "BRING THE OTHERS HOME PLEASE"
Akosita Sokosoko "My small brother is gone, please let the others go home
to their families"
Talica Draiva
05.09.06
" God bless the families that have just lost loved ones today.
God, this gets harder and harder. Lets get to Manchester and let Blair
know that we will not give up.
The more troops that we lose the madder we get. How can that man go
to bed at night and not give a damn for our troops? And as for his
wife, how the hell she can look at him, and stand with him?
Its time for him to go and for the troops to come home"
Rose Gentle 04.09.06
Mother of Gordon Gentle, killed in Iraq
"I have just heard the news that 14 of our men have died
due to a Nimrod crashing. My God, when is all this going to stop?
What a dreadful disaster. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the
families of these heroic men. No words can ease the pain they are
going through."
Carol Jones 03.09.06
Mother of John Jones, killed in Iraq My older brother has been 'volunteered' for Afghanistan
My
older brother has come back from Iraq last year. Now his corporal
or who ever u want to call them 'volunteered' for my brother's squad to
go to
Afghanistan
so
the corporal can get paid more money.
I read loads of comments about older brothers,
sons, fathers and husbands been killed in Iraq. My brother is going to be a dad
and he is getting
married to his girlfriend. I know that some people will be saying 'Well why did
he join the army if he doesn't want to fight?' Well he joined the army as any
soldier does - to serve his country, not to fight some stupid war with Afghanistan.
The more
soldiers Tony Blair sends in to Afghanistan the more get killed. Why doesn't
he
just withdraw them? I hate Tony Blair, he is the worst thing that ever happend
to this country. Only 1 more thing I can say: Why not put Tony Blair and George
Bush in Afghanistan with a gun and let them fight their OWN war' Baz - 16
25.08.06
I want my son alive on his 21st
birthday! My son will join the Army infantry soon.
He has enjoyed the army cadets for two years now, rising to the rank of
corporal. As a
small boy he loved looking through my photos of guard duty at HMS Fisgard and
the passing out parade at HMS Collingwood. He loves adventure and outdoor sports.
He
obviously knows I have been involved with Iraqi children since sanctions killed
so many. He believes the war in Iraq was illegal and has written an essay at
school on his reasons why.
I agonise over the fact he may
get sent to Iraq or Afganistan.
I cannot trust this government and this Ministry
of Defence to reasonably protect his life.
I want our boys home, out
of this horrible and senseless mess.
I want my son alive on his 21st
birthday! Mark Golding
18.08.06
A sister’s love for her fallen solder Our love was strong from the start now
you’re
gone it breaks my heart
You joined the army we were so proud
You stood tall and you never frowned
You where kind and gentle
You touched our hearts
But then 2 men
Broke my heart
They sent my soldier
Far away
U didn’t want to go
U said u wanted to stay
Now u have gone we have to go our separate way
I ask myself why do they two men get to walk away Scot free
The took my brother far away, so sleep well my angel you’re there to stay,
we will be together one day
Love you so much it hurts just rest in peace no one else can hurt u my angel
xxxx rip Gordon love Pamela
I would like to say to everyone keep up the good work and thanks
you for your support and Blair we are coming for you, so see you in court
one day! Pamela Gentle 01.08.06
Stop
Moaning!
05.08.06
I have visited your site from time to time. I am always amazed
at the moaners and complainers who are happy to receive their
pay in
the forces until they have to fight – then it’s different. If
you join the “ARMED FORCES” it follows that at some
time you may have to fight. If you don’t want to fight don’t
join – its simple...More>>
Replies:
To the major
I am proud of my son and all the troops that are in Iraq but not
Tony Blair. That muppet lied to us all. He and that nutter George
Bush.
My son did only 24 weeks training then sent out to Iraq and was
killed only 3 weeks later. Yes, Blair is “proud” of them, is
that why they don’t have the right equipment?
I could go on and on with what they don’t have.
I have a uniform in my house if Blair’s son wants to go
to Iraq and fight for his dad and Bush.
This war was all lies from day one.
Well I wish you all the best with Bush, god help America.
Bring our troops home and to all the MPs that think Blair is right
send, your kids to fight.
Rose Gentle
I
have met up with a lot of Army officers since my son was murdered and
all agreed that Iraq is an unjust war and our men should not be there...More>>
It isn't our lads who are
moaning and groaning. We know the majority of them will
say we have a job to do and are getting on with it...More>>
I am a very proud mother of a serving soldier, also
I am extremely proud of our armed forces...More>>
On
the day four more UK soldiers died
More bad news this morning , our heartfelt condolences to the families
of these fallen soldiers.
Last Thursday we sat through the inquest of the death of our son
Sgt John Jones.
The verdict by the coroner was MURDERED BY A TERRORIST. The coroner
said that the snatch vehicle was not adequate for the job John was
doing, the IED was triggered, and an Iraqi policeman was seen with
a mobile phone in his hand but was not questioned as he had ID on
his shirt. The Iraqi police were sent letters concerning the policeman
but to this day, eight months after John was murdered they have
not replied. There was a woman officer in the snatch knowing true
well that the Iraqis do not like women, a Warrior went past the
same spot 45 minutes earlier and they saw nothing. We have got to
live with this, we signed papers to let John join the Army and to
his death.
I emailed Blair and asked him if he was going to attend the inquest,
but he was too busy war mongering with Bush. We are devastated to
think our son was murdered trying to keep the peace. Carol and Raymond Jones.
01.08.06.
Dear Mr Browne
My son rang me early this morning to tell me he was ok and that
one of his fellow soldiers had been murdered by an attack on their
compound. My son was out on patrol at the time but he did see the
mortar attack.
When are you going to start pulling the troops out of this war?
Don't say that they are there to help the people coz they are not
and I have that first hand from my son, who fights and patrols every
day and you sit in your comfy office far away from the fighting
telling us public that they are making a difference - rot Mr Browne
utter rot.
This is the first direct attack on a British base what are you going
to do about it and how bad are you going to let it get before something
is done about the safety of our troops?
I look forward to your reply, please - no polictical spin.
yours Dani Hamilton ( mother of LI soldier ) 01.08.06.
Mother of British soldier - We live in fear I am the mother of a soldier
who is 25 and has a little girl aged 3.
His wife and I are always petrified of the news every day in case
another soldier has lost his life for nothing...More>>
What about Afghanistan?
My brother has been serving in Afghanistan since April and he is
not doing too well. He is suffering from heat exhaustion, without
proper supplies and resources. He is rapidly losing weight and the
equipment provided is just not good enough.
Does your organisation extend to the families of lads in Afghanistan?
I am a student and am hoping to set up a society when the new school
year starts. Non of our boys should be out there or in Iraq. Let
me know how I can help as I no longer want my brother suffering.
Or anyone else's brothers, sons, husbands or grandsons.
The war is a load of crap Hi,
I am the sister of Gordon Gentle, my mother is Rose Gentle. I would
just like to thank everyone for their support.
I would like to say how proud I am of my mum and Maxine. I am quite
quiet and like to stay away from the publicity, but I am so proud
of them.
I am so angry at Tony Blair and George Bush. The war is a load of
crap, to be honest they 2 deserve to rot in hell. I hope every person
killed by this war haunts him till the day he dies.
No one knows the pain that families go through. It has been 2 years
next wed since I have seen my brother. I miss him so much, there
isn't a day goes buy that I don't think of him. We argued as kids
and I have my regrets, wishing we could have been closer, but typical
kids argued all the time. I just hope he knows just how much I really
love him. If I could give anyone any advice it would be always tell
your family you love them - never go to sleep on on an argument,
you never know what tomorrow may bring.
PS If anyone would like to get in touch my e mail is pamelagentle@aol.com
Thanks again
Gordon RIP wee man love you always we will be together one
day xxx
Another Death for Blair's war
" More hurt, more killings for Blair. Its got to the bit do
you turn your TV on? But I don't have to, my phone will go. "Did
you know that more troops where killed today? Do you know them?"
I pray that I don't. But then I pray for the family that
have learnt its the one that they love. Our memories for all the
troops we have lost will go on. People say it gets easier each day.
Thats not true. How many more will be killed for Blair's lies? 1000
troops are AWOL, they say its not Iraq. What is it then? I hope
the 1000 troops never have to go back. If they come to me I would
help them so they did not have to go back. This war is so unnecessary,
bring the troops home now, not in 4 years, now." Rose Gentle
From Sue, Mother of a very
brave solider
" Mr Blair
I am speaking to you as a mother to a father. My son is serving
in Iraq and I live in dread that one day there will be a knock at
my door saying that he is the next victim of this war.
I am so very proud of my son and all the UK soliders but as you
know, and many have told you, this is not our war. Its time to bring
them home now.
How would you be feeling if this was your son or daughter at war? Sue, a Mother of a very brave solider." From Rose Gentle
" On the 28th of June it will be 2 years since I lost my boy.
Gordon was 19, every day I think its not him that was killed and
I will see him at my door. "Hi mum I'm home..."
I know it will not happen.
So lets not give up, we have to keep on so no more troops are killed.
When I was in Spain, the Spanish told me to tell yous all not to
give up, and to keep up our fight."
Rose Gentle
I Hate Sundays
" I hate Sundays. Why? Because my son was killed in Basra on
the 20 November 2005. Since that awful day, there have been more
soldiers killed, always at the weekend. Today, two more
lads have gone, two more familes devastated, two more repatriations,
two more funerals. How many more? I dread the weekend coming. My
hearts go out to these families, life will never be the same for
them." Carol Jones, Mother of Sgt John Jones killed in Iraq
From a military mother I have a son that is now serving in Iraq, which is his second
tour.
His father was also a serving soldier but now retired. Our eldest
son also joined up but after 3 years of service he was very badly
injured and medicalled out. We as a family feel very strongly as
to what is going on now...More>>
Boyfriend in Basra
My boyfriend of four years is currently serving in Iraq.
I have been up all night, trying to find out any information on
the helicopter crash and rioting in Basra...More>>
Our
worst nightmare Our worst nightmare is about to start as our son has been
told he is going to Iraq. He has asked me to get equipment
which our forces are still not being issued with from our cousins
in the US military. This Government and especially Tony Blair are
Liars and Incompetant to hold the positions they do.
BLAIR: MEET THESE FAMILIES!
Tomorrow
the 21st April, would have been our sons 32nd birthday, it would
have been lovely to have had a party for him on his return from
Iraq. But it was not to be, instead we will be visiting his grave.
He was No.98 killed in Iraq on the 20th November, 2005. Happy Birthday
John, God Bless. Love you always and forever. Mom and Dad and all
the family. x x x x x Good luck to all on the walk on the 26th April,
and Thank You. Carol and Ray.
Thanks From Susan
Smith We
would like to thank all the people who have taken the time to email
their support to the MFAW.
Phillip was murdered in Alamarah Iraq on the 16th of July 2005 on
his brothers 18th birthday...More>>
How many more Mr Blair?
We got up this morning to the news of another British soldier killed
in Iraq. How many more Mr Blair? Carol and Ray Jones Parents of Sgt John Jones, killed in Iraq on the 20th Nov
2005...More>>
How the Army treats our
boys
My son served in the Iraq war with the Queens Dragoon Guards and
has been suffering since he came back with post traumatic stress
and depression...More>>
Write to your local press
about April 26th Lobby
Here is a copy of the letter I have sent to the Croydon Advertiser
and the Guardian (local free paper). Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a very proud and scared mum of a soldier serving in Iraq...More>>
From a Stafford's mother
I would like details of the April 26th lobby as I may be able to
join them in London. Also I would like to contact Susan
Smith as I would like to help her in her campaign to get our troops
out of Iraq. I am the mother of a Stafford, and feel very strongly
about what happens to our soldiers out there.
Forces families coming
to the lobby I shall be coming to London with
my daughter on the 26th, after seeing the petition
two other mum's and a dad from Families
of UK Forces in Iraq wish to come lobbying. Several
other ladies on this site would love to come but are spending precious
time with husbands/sons etc as they are due to go to Iraq...More>>
Blair helped kill
my brother
My brother was killed in Iraq on 30th Jan 2005 when his plane was
shot down. There were 10 souls in total who lost their lives on
that plane...the largest loss of life in a single event during the
war.
I want to meet with the excuse of a man we have the misfortune to
call our prime minister to make him look in my eyes and tell me
why he helped to kill my brother...I plan to come to London on 26th
April and will bring my mother. I'd love other hercules families
to come also...More>>
From an Iraq Veteran
I am an ex soldier who served during the 2003 gulf conflict. I had
a lot of fun in the British Army and have a lot of good mates. I've
served in various campaigns (Falklands, NI, Iraq) but Iraq was last
straw for me...More>>
From a Stafford's mother
I would like details of the April 26th lobby as I may be able to
join them in London. Also I would like to contact Susan Smith as
I would like to help her in her campaign to get our troops out of
Iraq. I am the mother of a Stafford, and feel very strongly about
what happens to our soldiers out there.
Forces families coming
to the lobby
I shall be coming to London with my daughter on the 26th, after
seeing the petition
two other mum's and a dad from Families
of UK Forces in Iraq wish to come lobbying. Several
other ladies on this site would love to come but are spending precious
time with husbands/sons etc as they are due to go to Iraq...More>>
Poem: My Boy Soldier
Crpl Gibb don't shout too loud.
My son's a soldier I am very proud.
He's only sixteen of this you know.
He's still my baby I did not want him to go...More>>
My husband is due
to return to Iraq
In April 2004 my husband went to Iraq. 3 weeks after our wedding.
He returned safely in October 2004.
This year my husband is due to return to Iraq. He is returning there
just as we have discovered I am expecting our first child...More>>
LETTER FROM MOTHER OF
SGT JOHN JONES
Hi Rose.
Carol Jones here. Have been trying to get your email address got
it off the Homepage . I am on the net most days, as you know I cannot
go out due to ill health...More>>
Letter from father of
a soldier
Our 19 year old son is currently serving with the REME attached
to the 1st battalion light infantry. His battlegroup is due to head
out to Al Almarah, Iraq early next month...More>>
I want them out
too!
I want my finacée home. This is his second tour, he survived
his first, will he survive a second time...More>>
I want my fiancee home!
Hiya rose...I have just come across your website, my fiancée
is fighting this pointless war in Iraq and I just wish he could
come home...More>>
From an Ex-Soldier Received 03-02-06
Hi there, I have just been directed to your site by a friend. As
an ex-soldier myself, and the father of a young soldier who has
now served two and a half years and who is probably going to Afghanistan
in August, I would like to offer my full support in the fight against
the illegal war which is more about oil than any moral stand against
terrorism...More>>
