"There is discipline in A Soldier
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in A Soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in A Soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in A Soldier
that he will not compromise."

A true soldier and friend.

Sleep well Andy,
You'll soon be welcomed home,
Like a true hero deserves.
xxx

"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

All my love.

At Ease.

xxx

R.I.P Andrew Fentiman
The TA and Britain has lost a Brave Soldier

MY thoughts are with you Family, Friends and Comrades at this time

Sleep well Soldier.

I had the pleasure of working hard and playing hard with Andy or Fen as he was known with the lads in the new posting. He was easy to like and always had a positive effect on the atmosphere in any room he walked into. He was dedicated to serving his country and Queen and selflessly left behind a brilliantly paid job, a much loved girlfreind Jo and brilliant family, to ensure he performed his duty as expected. He was a great character and quite frankly a bit of a nutcase sometimes. In France skiing with him earlier this year he proved just how dangerous and fearless he was by skiing in straight lines down hill and doing "le tunnel" when he admitted he coulnd`t even turn http://www.youtube. com/watch?v= veyNp1eSQYg&feature= related.
We will miss him and all the fun and joy he brought with him everyday to the office. I am glad that he will be remembered as a HERO fighting for those who can`t fight for themselves, he would have loved that.

Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
Ours is just a simple prayer,
God bless and keep you in His care.
A hero never forgotton..