RIP Private Robert Wood, a BHA fan that lost his life in Afghanistan

[Sergei's Celebration]

I never met Robert, i really wish i had. We are both soldiers and Albion supporters, that makes us mates and idiots at the same time! If you have never served in the Military you may never know of the bond that instantly forms when you meet a fellow squaddie, let alone one that supports your team! You talk about rubbish officers, places you have served, throw names around to see if you know the same people, talk about the last game you saw. Obviously a few beers are drunk as well. It is a special thing. It leaves you with a smile on your face. I wish i had been able to have this opportunity with Robert.

Robert, you will always be remembered. You will always be remembered by your Army Brothers. You will always be remembered by your Albion Brothers.

Rest in peace mate and i am off to the Mess to have a pint on you!

 

[jimmypbha]

RIP

 

[cheshunt seagull]

Tragic news. RIP Robert.

 

[Spicy]

Tragic news and it really brings it home when we lose one of our "own" Thank you to all the servicemen and women fighting for this country - you should be truly proud of the contribution you are making. RIP Robert.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Very sad.

A death by 'domestic incident' seems even more futile and needless.

RIP Private

 

[Taybha]

Sincere condolences to the friends and family of Robert , rest in peace .

 

[brakespear]

Very sad to hear, RIP Robert and all condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

I was also very saddened to read that today, RIP Private Wood

 

[BASINGSTOKESEAGULL]

So sad, feel for him and his family. RIP

 

[Stevie Boy]

very sad, RIP Robert, another one who wont see us go home

 

[sir albion]

Awful news it really is
Sincere condolences to the whole family

 

[Fef]

Rest in Peace Robert Wood. Thank you for your service; your Albion Family will remember you.

 

[16bha]

RIP Robert. He will be watching over his son at the Amex in the future..

 

[ryans father]

With my own son(5) going to attend his first game at the Amex i just find this unbearably sad

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

R.I.P.

For a football man:

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

 

[steve-c]

RIP , words cant replace a lost one, but the kind word's on here might make it a bit easier, knowing fellow albion fan's care.

thanks Robert for all you gave for our country. i served in the army so know how proud a man you were. have a beer in the naafi bar up there and look over your son as he wears the stripes with pride.

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

RIP So very sad. To your family - can't imagine the pain. RIP.

 

[Motogull]

I can't do this post justice, but what a terrible and tragic loss. Rest in peace.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Gets me every time, my best friend's husband is in the Paras & his best mate was killed two weeks ago in Afghan by an IED. Her husband is due back out there soon. They learn to live with it but still dread that knock at the door.

One of the reasons I'm running the marathon for Help For Heroes, that and I have lots of friends & colleagues that are serving or ex-forces. God speed you all, guys.

 

[WATFORD zero]

RIP, so young - i suspect everyone who has read this will give their kids an extra cuddle tonight