| Location | British Soldier From Newcastle.in Afghanistan |
| Age | 24 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1983 |
| Date of Death | 24/07/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,621 since 26/07/2008 |
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(THE PICTURE IS KENNETH AND SASHA) A British Army dog handler killed in Afghanistan was due to leave
front line duties the day before he died, the Ministry of Defence said.
Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe and his dog Sasha died in a firefight with the Taliban on Thursday 24th
july in Sangin, Helmand Province.
Another six soldiers were injured.
His commanding officer, Major Stuart McDonald, said he had been due to leave the base on Wednesday.
But he had asked to stay because he was worried about the lack of cover.
"This unselfish action epitomised his professionalism and dedication to his job," he said.
LCpl Rowe, of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, had been attached to 2nd Battalion, The Parachute
Regiment.
He had joined the Army in Newcastle in March 2005 and was sent to Afghanistan three years later.
Major Chris Ham said: "As an Ammunition and Explosives Search Dog Handler, LCpl Rowe was an integral
part of 2 PARA’s capability to conduct effective search operations.
"He died supporting his colleagues in a situation that required his customary composure and
professionalism in handling his dog whilst facing a substantial threat from the enemy.
In doing so he demonstrated all of the spirit, dedication and bravery of both his own unit and the
Company of which he had become an integral part."
Captain Cees Bennett, Veterinary Officer, added: "Ken was the cheeky Geordie who always made you
smile, even when he was annoyingly cheerful in the mornings.
"He took pride in what he did and in becoming better at it; he was already someone who others looked
up to.
"He will be sorely missed as that bright spark in a crowd and as a genuinely good bloke."IF ANY OF
KENNETHS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE OVER THIS SITE PLEASE CONTACT ME ON THE RIGHT,
There is a beautiful garden,
In a far away land,
Where God and this sweet angel
Walk hand in hand,
How lucky God is
To have such a treasure
Take care of this angel Lord,
Forever and ever
All my love Anne xx
It still doesnt seem real Ken. Everytime im in asda I expect to bump into you . Your always in my thoughts. R.I.P x x x
A real hero.
Kenneth what can I say your a geordie and Im a macem you would have loved the game the other day,you were lucky.lol
I dont care who you support mate your a soldier and I`m an ex-soldier so that makes us brothers.
I salute you bro you paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country and Afghanistan I just hope the people in Afghanistan know what you have done for them.
You will always be remembered mate not just by your family but the whole of the country.
Take care bro and have a good time in heavens bar with the rest of the lads.
xx Kenneth and Sasha xx
Most people walk in and out of your life.
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But only Loved ones leave footprints
in your heart.
They say god takes the best and I truly believe that he did when he took you.
♥ God bless sleep well. xxx ♥
RIP Ken and sasha. You are a true hero. Your beautiful daughter Hannah is coming on so well and i am honoured to look after her for 2 days. I hope you are having fun up there and also watching over Helen and Hannah.
Sleep well solider. xxx
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
♥;;♥ ♥;;♥♥;;♥ ♥;;♥;;♥;;♥ ♥;;♥;;♥;;♥
SLEEP TIGHT SWEET ANGEL
All My Love Anne xx
This Tribute Is For This Weekend
Candles Will Be Lit Again As Usual For Monday
LITTLE ANGELS
When God calls little children
To dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometimes question
The wisdom of His love.
For no heartache compares
With the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world
Seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling
The aged to His fold.
So He picks a rosebud
Before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them
And so He takes but few
To make the land of heaven
More beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult,
Still somehow we must try.
The saddest word that mankind knows
Will always be 'goodbye'.
So when a little child departs,
We who are left behind
Must realise God loves children
Angels are hard to find.
If roses grow in heaven,
Lord Please pick one for me.
Place it in my Loved ones hand
And tell them it's from me.
Tell them that I love them
And when they turn to smile,
Place a kiss upon their cheek
And hold them for a while.
Remembering them is easy,
I do it every day.
But there's an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
I looked towards the clouds today
And for a moment saw your face.
I wondered just where you have gone
With hope it's a better place.
Did you show yourself to me today,
To tell me you're all right?
Or was it just a daydream
Playing tricks upon my sight?
We will always feel the void inside
Because you are not here.
But each new thought you send our way
Lets us know you're near.
So until our journey nears its end
And we hear the angels sing,
We'll face each new day as it comes
And live off the love you bring.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again.
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more.
To remember all the happy times,
Life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
We pledge to you today:
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
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