| Location | Harare |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/1986 |
| Date of Death | 05/07/2009 |
| Visitors | 6,263 since 10/07/2009 |
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A British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday the 5th July has been named as L/Cpl Dane Elson of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. he was killed in an explosion while he was on patrol near Gereshk in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
the 22 year old was born in Harare, Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Defence said that he was outstanding soldier with a very bright future.
Dane was the 174th UK service personnel killed in the Afghanistan since the start of operations in 2001.
Platoon commander Capt Phil Durham said that Dane "embodied outstanding fitness, calmness under pressure and an intense reliability."
His battalion was led by Lt Col Rupert Thorneloe, who last week became the most senior British Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War.
Dane had also served in Iraq and Bosnia and was a very keen rugby player.
His battalion second-in-command, Maj Andrew Speed, said: "It was so typical of L/Cpl Elson to have been providing cover and looking out for his mates when he died, he lived his life with a very selfless ethos which inspired others."
New Year 2012
The start of yet another new year without you.... we are so lucky to have such a wonderful family who support us. Nothing really changes, there is nothing anyone can say or do to make it easier, we just learn to live with the sadness. Had everyone here over the new year and drank a toast to you - but then you know that don't you? Could almost hear your voice taking the mick out of us and could picture your chester cat grin! Was lovely. Then we heard the sad news about Dan. Been looking at the foto of you both and just feel so sad. Take care of each other won't you babe. Love and miss you with all my heart, Mum xxxxxxxxxx
Mammy's Little Soldier
Well my precious angel another christmas looming. Miss u so very very much, you are in my heart and thoughts every second of every hour of every day. Have a gr8 time with all the other angels. Loads of mammy hugs and kisses that you so loved. xxxxxxxxxxx
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ღ ღ ღ All My Love Beautiful Angel ღ ღ ღ
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How will heaven be?
As far as I can see
It will have huge bells
And will be situated on clouds
It will have many golden wells
That will so often swell
Rain will be abundant
And the sun will shine all day long
Angels will play on the harp
The sweetest summer song
Music that will touch the heart
While those beneath will shed drops of sorrow
Little will they know what will happen on the morrow
But to them up above
As plain and clear it will be
As far as far as I can see
Yes there will be misty alleys
And lush green meadows
Fresh with the fragrant smell of spring
Winter will never be bitter
Summer never so hot
Autumn never so bare
And resources never so scarce
Food for all will be relished by all.
Grateful we’ll be as grateful can be
Mountains high and strong and brown
Surrounding that hidden land,
Beautiful and vast seas I see
There colour as blue as sapphire can be
And the white waves lashing upon the shore
Sitting on the flattened grey rocks
Who would not call it absolutely heavenly?
However it might actually be,
But can we still not see
There will lie behind this seen
A relieving feeling of bliss
For where not have we been
But is this not by all believed
That after one’s decease
This is the land of eternal peace
Where we all ultimately reach?
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U da man....
I know we never got to meet properly, but if we had i'm sure we would have got into some trouble together lol.
Soooo gutted i never got the chance:(
Soooo wish i'd met u cause i know from all the stories i've heard we cudda been cheeky together lol.
Sleep tite ansum, big hugs, c ya soon. Luv Woooley.xxx
Hey Bro
Hope you had a fab christmas and new year up there! Bet its been one big party up there. We all had a fab one down here, shame you couldn't have been here with us but we know you were watching over us all. Back to work today and normality :( xxxxx
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....The New Year Will Begin
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Another year is ending
The new one will begin
Now time isnt healing
So much pain i feel within
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People raising glasses
Celebrating the new year
But ill be blowing kisses
And wishing you were here
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I will light a candle
Then my tears will fall
God called you & it hurt me
My life my one & all
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New year comes & goes now
Like any other day
I cant change the way i feel
My precious Angel is far away
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Hey Bro
Had a wicked day in the snow, couldn't wait to get out in it. what did you think of the snowman? funny snow though wouldn't roll, and did you see what i did to mum lol!! Bet you've been having fun up there with the snow too xxxxx
Hey Bro, what a fab night Saturday! I had a great night and managed to walk away with no black eyes lol! Bet you were there cheering us both on, mind you i don't think i would of heard you over everyone screaming, roudy bunch. Won't know what to do with my Tues, Fri and Sun nights now theres no training, i'll have to think of something new to try to raise money. Hope we made you proud half as proud as we are of you, Love always Je xxxxxx
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