| Location | Birkenhead |
| Age | 20 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1989 |
| Date of Death | 22/07/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,776 since 24/07/2009 |
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Guardsman Christopher King, of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, died whilst serving on operations in the Nad e Ali District in Helmand Province. He was serving as a rifleman with Number 2 Company, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.
He was part of a Section of Coldstream Guardsmen who had been attached to the Welsh Guards since the end of last year, and who have been working with 2 Company throughout.
Guardsman King was working as part of a team responsible for the protection of vehicle patrols, which involves checking vulnerable points are clear of danger.
On the morning of his death he was on such a patrol on Operation PANCHAI PALANG and was on foot clearing a vulnerable point when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated. He died immediately from the injuries caused by the blast.
Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Antelme DSO, Commanding Officer 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, said:
"Guardsman King will be remembered by all his friends within the Battalion as a consummate professional, undeterred by danger or hardship, who brought great spirit and humour to every task asked of him.
"The words of his brothers-in-arms from the Welsh Guards and beyond are a lasting tribute to this exceptional soldier, fearless character and ever-cheerful friend. Our thoughts are with his Regiment, the Coldstream Guards, his many friends and of course, most importantly, his family who will be feeling his loss so keenly."
Remembrance Day
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We wear a poppy on Remembrance Day
and at eleven we stand and pray.
Wreaths are put upon a grave
as we remember our soldiers brave.
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Thinking of you and your family today Christopher.
With Love Always Jan xxx
Never forgotten
Thinking of your family today especially.
Your memory will live on in the hearts of those you loved and your sacrifice will never be forgotten by the rest of us.
Sleep tight brave man, RIP. Always a hero xxx
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
sorry
i lit the candle for you tonite and put the message on it sorry it should of read
good nite brave angel god bless xxx
BRAVE HEREO
I NEVER KNEW U OR SPOKE TO U BUT U LIVED FOR UR COUNTRY AND WERE SOMEBODYS SON,GRANDSON,BROTHER,LOVED ONE AND IM SURE YOU WERE ALOVING PERSON,RIP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
In our thoughts
Rest well brave lad we will not forget your sacrifice, go join the lads x.
a soldier's mum.
God bless you all
God bless you Christopher and all the other soldiers who fought and died so valiantly for their country.
May god and the Arc Angels Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael and Michael watch over you and your family. Keeping them safe. Sleep tight x x x x
another brave soldier taken away
we are so sorry to hear of christopher's death we can safley express our deepest sympathy as we also lost our son joshua hammond in afganistan on the 1 july 2009 our thoughts are with you all
pete leigh and fiancee emma and family xxx
hero
rest in gods loving care hero with all your comrades .eternal light shine on you all .remembered with pride and honor xxxxxxxxxxx
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