As some of you may or may not know, i used to serve in the British Army for 4 years,
And in an amazing Battalion, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Based in Canterbury)
I went out to Afghan in 2008, front line fighting / peace keeping.

A few days ago, on New Years Day, one of my close friends was Killed on Patrol in Afghan by an IED hidden in a compound wall.
He was 24, a big friendly giant, he leaves behind his wife and kid. completely amazing guy.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12106947

So please, next time anyone see's a Soldier, just stop for a moment and think about exactly what they do and go through.

R.I.P Big Jo.

Sans Peur