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Old 08-22-2011, 23:48   #1
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An SAS Digger lost. RIP mate

Sorry fellas posting from the phone.

We lost an NZSAS corporal in the defence of the British cultural center in Afghanistan late last week.

Rest in peace brother! You've earnt your rest.

Prayers out to family and fellow warriors.

MAROHIROHI KIA KAHA!

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Old 08-23-2011, 03:35   #2
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Old 08-23-2011, 04:33   #3
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Old 08-23-2011, 04:36   #4
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Old 08-23-2011, 10:52   #5
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Old 08-23-2011, 11:00   #6
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Old 08-23-2011, 11:19   #7
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Rest in Peace,God Bless Warrior..............

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Old 08-23-2011, 11:19   #8
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Old 08-23-2011, 18:07   #9
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Old 08-23-2011, 18:33   #10
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Old 08-23-2011, 22:46   #11
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Always a sad day for such a small close knit unit.

Hard to see the orphans

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10746296

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post...absolute-faith

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