I hope that you've heard about Corporal Liam Elms before. If not somewhere out in the world, at least here on my page. He was killed one year ago today while on patrol in Helmand, Afghanistan.
A true Royal Marine Commando always, he was enthusiastic and funny. When we met I had come a long way to visit Royal (and consequently a bunch of other Royal Marines) and Elmsy made it a point to include me in conversations and even offered to take photos of us.
Royal and I had many friends stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2008 and every day one of us would get online and check the news. See if we could find any mention of a friend. See if someone we loved had been killed. Unfortunately, on January 2nd, 2009 I logged on and saw Elmsy's face. It was difficult to believe. I hadn't seen him that long ago...
I told Royal. He was devastated.
After receiving comfort from and giving comfort to the Royal Marines that knew him (and some that did not), we toasted to our good oppo in the Royal Marine tradition. Royal and I decided then and there that WE would never forget Corporal Liam Elms' sacrifice. We will drink to Elmsy. We will always remember.
A photo he took of himself when we met. Like I said, funny!
Rest in peace, Elmsy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Elmsy's Lasting Tribute Page
Corporal Liam Elms RIP Facebook Page
A true Royal Marine Commando always, he was enthusiastic and funny. When we met I had come a long way to visit Royal (and consequently a bunch of other Royal Marines) and Elmsy made it a point to include me in conversations and even offered to take photos of us.
Royal and I had many friends stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2008 and every day one of us would get online and check the news. See if we could find any mention of a friend. See if someone we loved had been killed. Unfortunately, on January 2nd, 2009 I logged on and saw Elmsy's face. It was difficult to believe. I hadn't seen him that long ago...
I told Royal. He was devastated.
After receiving comfort from and giving comfort to the Royal Marines that knew him (and some that did not), we toasted to our good oppo in the Royal Marine tradition. Royal and I decided then and there that WE would never forget Corporal Liam Elms' sacrifice. We will drink to Elmsy. We will always remember.
A photo he took of himself when we met. Like I said, funny!
Rest in peace, Elmsy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Elmsy's Lasting Tribute Page
Corporal Liam Elms RIP Facebook Page
It must be really shattering when the loss is someone you have known and liked. So sorry.
Let's hope 2010 will bring peace.
Posted by: Pat | January 01, 2010 at 04:38 AM
Thank you, Pat. I hope you and your family have a truly wonderful 2010
Posted by: Kath | January 01, 2010 at 11:00 AM