'Hero' soldier mourned by widow
Published Date:
20 August 2008
A COMBAT medic killed in a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan was today described as "a hero" by his grieving widow.
Corporal Barry Dempsey, of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, died on Monday after an improvised explosive device was detonated as he left his patrol vehicle.
The 29-year-old, originally from Ayrshire, lived with his family in quarters in Penicuik.
He was taking part in a joint British-Afghan operation at the time of the attack in the Gereshk area of Helmand Province.
Three other members of the unit – a non-British international soldier, an Afghan National Army soldier and an interpreter – received shrapnel and blast injuries in the attack.
They were airlifted along with the body of the dead British serviceman to the medical unit at Camp Bastion.
Cpl Dempsey leaves behind wife Shelly, son Charlie and daughter Andie.
His widow said: "He has died doing a job he loved. His family and the Army were his life. He will be forever missed by his wife, children and family."
"He will never be forgotten. He died a hero."
The full article contains 184 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
20 August 2008 11:33 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
