| 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 | 3,620 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,
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When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
As New Year approaches
It seems harder this time of year
We miss you so much more
The only thing that gets us through
Are the memories of before
So here's a card just for you
To show how much we care
I know your waiting with the angels
One day I'll see you there.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes gifts and kind words they have left on Christopher’s website I appreciate every single one.
I would also like to wish you all A Happy New Year & my best wishes for 2009.
Angela X
Friday 2nd January
T'was The Night Before Christmas, He Lived All Alone
In A One Bedroom House Made Of Plaster And Stone
I Had Come Down The Chimney With Presents To Give
And To See Just Who, In This Small Home Did Live
I Looked All About, A Strange Sight I Did See -
No Tinsel No Presents, Not Even A Tree.
No Stocking By The Mantle Just Boots Filled With Sand
On The Wall Hung Pictures Of A Far Distant Land
With Medals And Badges, Awards Of All Kinds.
Then A Sober Thought Came Into My Mind
For This House Was Different, It Was Dark And Dreary,
T'was The Home Of A Soldier, Once I Could See Clearly
The Soldier Lay Sleeping, Silent, Alone
Curled Up On The Floor In This One Bedroom Home
The Face Was So Gentle, The Room In Disorder
Not How I Pictured A Lone Soldier..
Was This The Hero Of Whom I'd Just Read,
Curled Up On A Poncho, The Floor For A Bed
I Realised The Families That I Saw This Night
Owed Their Lives To These Soldiers, Who Were Willing To Fight
And Soon Round The World The Children Would Play
And Grownups Would Celebrate A Bright Christmas Day
They All Enjoy Freedom Each Month Of The Year
Because Of The Soldiers, Like The One Lying Here.
I Couldn't Help But Wonder, How Many Alone,
On A Cold Christmas Eve In A Land Far From Home?
The Very Thought Brought A Tear To My Eye
I Dropped To My Knees And Started To Cry
The Soldier Awakened, I Heard A Rough Voice
"Santa Don't Cry, This Life Is My Choice.
I Fight For Freedom, I Don't Ask For More
My Life Is My God, My Country, My Corps"
The Soldier Rolled Over And Drifted To Sleep.
I Couldn't Control It, I Continued To Weep.
I Kept Watch For Hours, So Silent And Still
And We Both Sat And Shivered From The Cold Nights Chill.
I Didn't Want To Leave, On That Cold Dark Night,
This Guardian Of Honour, So Willing To Fight...
Then The Soldier Rolled Over With A Voice Soft And Pure
Whispered "carry On Santa, Christmas Day Is Secure"
One Look At My Watch And I Knew He Was Right
"Merry Christmas My Friend - And To All A Good Night!"
This Poem Was Written By A British Peace Keeping Soldier
Stationed Overseas.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ X GTS SPECIAL FRIENDS X ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Xx Please pass this on to all your friends xX
If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue.
If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own;
A place to find serenity,
A place to be alone.
If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea,
But all these things I'm finding
Are impossible for me.
I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair,
But let me be what I know best,
A friend who's always there
Thinking of you and Sasha
Lindsay
a candle for kenneth
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WELL KENNETH
I AM SAT HERE WITH TEARS ROLLING DOWN MY FACE LOOKING AT THAT PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL DOG.WHAT A HANDSOM YOUNG MAN .CANT INAGINE WHAT YOUR FAMILY ARE GOING THROUGH BUT I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER THEM ALL AND YOU WILL LIVE IN THERE HEARTS FOREVER,GOD BLESS YOU KENNETH AND DEAR SASHA .MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ,ALL MY LOVE ANNE XXXX
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
-- Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
God bless your family x
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENNETH HOPE YOU HAVE A LOVELY PARTY WITH ALL THE OTHER SOLDIERS UP THERE AND ALSO DEAR SHASHA.GOD BLESS ALL MY LOVE ANNE XXX
A day of joy and gladness
Is what I wish for you
Someone I admire
And think the world of too.
Please have a glorious day
May your morning be happy and bright
And your day be very special
From Morning until night.
Just as special as you!
TO KENNETH AND SHASHA
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