The Great Curry Run 2014 supports the ABF Soldiers Charity. This year I'm running in recognition of one of our fallen Soldiers, who lost his life serving our country in Afghanistan in 2010. His Name was Marine Paul Warren, 23 from Leyland in Lancashire. 

I never met this man or knew of him until his death. However I am pleased to honour his name by taking part and supporting the Charity.

I have placed a little information about Marine Warren down below. Please take time to read.

The 23 year-old was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan and had volunteered to be the Point Man, leading the way during every patrol his section undertook in Sangin.

Officers said he recently saved lives after he found an IED that would have caused many casualties.

He joined the Royal Marines in 2006 and served with 45 Commando in Afghanistan in 2008/9. He was deployed again in March this year as part of Charlie Company, 40 Commando.

He was caught in an explosion during a reassurance patrol to improve security in Sangin district in mid June 2010 and died from his injuries.

Lieutenant Colonel Paul James, the Commanding Officer of 40 Commando Group, said he was "an outstanding Marine" who had inspired his colleagues.

"He was one of life's greats and he will be sorely missed by all in 40 Commando," he said.

"He was without doubt the epitome of his profession. Having previously served in Sangin only last year, his experience was invaluable in preparing and, at times, reassuring the men.

"He was a man of presence, a man who inspired others with his professional example and equanimity. Paul was sharp, he was fit, always keen to learn and was utterly selfless.

"He took pride in what he did and others took confidence from his approach to life. I saw in him a dedicated, reliable, talented and intelligent Marine who had a promising career cut tragically short."

Lt Col James said Marine Warren died in his Patrol Base in Sangin "doing the job he loved and alongside the people who will know him forever as a true friend".

He said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, his two brothers, his family and his friends."

Major Ed Moorhouse, the Officer Commanding of Charlie Company, described Marine Warren as "something special".He said: "Marine Paul Warren humbled me with his modesty, his quiet accomplished professionalism and his pride."