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derek moorhead is raising money for Welsh Guards Appeal
In memory of Lt. Colonel Rupert Thorneloe MBE 1st Battalion Welsh Guards
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The Welsh Guards have recently returned from a successful tour of Helmand Province in Afghanistan. Throughout the summer they relentlessly took the fight to the Taliban and conducted over 3242 combat patrols and sustained no less than 1463 attacks from the enemy. These successes were not without some considerable cost including the deaths of 7 soldiers, including the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the highest ranking officer killed in action since the Falkland’s War. In addition, a considerable number of soldiers have been in hospital and are now in rehabilitation centres. Furthermore, we must expect that more will, in the longer term, be mentally invalided by their experiences. The next 10 years promise to make extraordinary demands on the Regiment, serving Welsh Guardsmen, their partners and families and those members of the Regiment who have left through disability or work-related illness. The Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal is designed to support, alleviate and improve the prospects of those consequently in need. •Support the families and dependants of those killed in action by responding promptly to problems of bereavement and hardship. •Support those wounded on operations, particularly those who have had to leave the Army, to assist in finding them new employment and to help them become active family and community members. •Support the families and dependants of those seriously wounded or injured in prolonged recovery situations.

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Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am running the Belfast Marathon on Monday 3rd may 2010 to raise funds for the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal in memory of my very dear friend Lt Colonel Rupert Thorneloe MBE, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards who was killed in action in Helmand Province on 1st July 2009.

Rupert is survived by his wife and two young children. It is my privilege to be godfather to the eldest, Hannah.

The money raised will go to soldiers wounded on operations and also the families and dependents of those killed in action.  Please have a look at their website to get more of an idea of where the money will go http://www.welshguardsappeal.com/

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So please dig deep and donate now to this extremely worthy cause. Thank you in advance. 

In the rising of the sun
and in its going down
We remember him

In the blowing of the wind
and in the chill of winter
We remember him

In the opening of buds
and in the warmth of summer
we remember him

In the rustling of leaves
and in the beauty of the autumn
We remember him

In the beginning of the year
and when it ends
We remember him.

 

Kind regards

 

Derek

 

I have just about recovered from my exertions on Monday 3rd May. I did not manage to break my target of under 4 hours due to excruciating cramp at the 23 mile mark forcing me to hobble in; however the pain was worth it for this cause which means so much to me. The donations continue to come in and I am continually humbled and overwhelmed by the generosity of those who have donated. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

 

On 25th October I completed the Dublin marathon in memory of my very dear friend Rupert and in support of the Welash Guards Afghanistan Appeal. Further donations will be greatly received so please support this very worthy cause. 

 

Kind Regards

 

Derek 

 

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