My name is Sarah Hynds, mother of Corporal Joseph 'Joey' Etchells. The Second Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. On 19th July 2009 during operation Herrick 10 in the Sangin area of Helmand Province in Afghanistan Joey was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device whilst on foot patrol. He was 22 years old; he joined the armed forces at 16 years old and served his country many times, including Northern Ireland, Jordan and 3 tours of Afghanistan.
He was committed to his men and his job. He didn't ask the price for serving his country, he just paid it!
It is now almost one year on and on the 24th July 2010 in memory of Joey we are holding a 10 mile sponsored walk and charity auction in aid of the Fusiliers Aid Society (Charity No 259229).
Unfortunately Joseph didn't survive this tour of duty but many soldiers that do, face life long physical and mental trauma.
They need our support and understanding to ensure they are not forgotten!
The walk will start at Micklehurst Cricket Club Mossley, along the roman roads to Dovestones Reservoir where we will walk all the way round. This will bring us past Joey's Life for a Life Memorial Tree where some of his ashes are placed, returning back to Micklehurst Cricket Club along the roads.
You are more than welcome to join us to raise money for this worthwhile cause and remember Joseph.
For more details on this event and for sponsor forms please feel free to contact me on cpljosephetchells@hotmail.co.uk
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