| Location | East London |
| Age | 21 years |
| Date of Birth | 1986 |
| Date of Death | 2007 |
| Visitors | 7,244 since 14/01/2007 |
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Marine Curry died when elements of 42 Commando Royal Marines were engaged in a deliberate offensive operation near Kajaki, in Northern Helmand, Afghanistan.
The Royal Marines Commandos were engaged in close-quarter fighting with the Taleban, and it was during this action that Marine Curry was killed. He died instantly as a result of enemy small arms fire.
In typical fashion, Marine Curry was leading his comrades courageously from the front when he came under enemy fire, whilst in the process of clearing an enemy compound. His section had already come under fire from a depth position, so the Marines had moved forward to close with the enemy.
The Commander of the UK Task Force, Brigadier Jerry Thomas, said:
"I send my sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and to his friends. They have lost a much loved member of their family and a good friend and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
Marine Thomas Curry
Marine Curry from East London, aged 21, was born on 1 Jan 1986. He joined the Royal Marines on 16 May 2005.
It was during his initial commando training that Marine Curry was awarded the Commando Medal, having been voted by his peers as the man whose character best reflected the Commando qualities of unselfishness, leadership, determination, and cheerfulness in the face of adversity.
On passing out from training, Tom, known as ‘Vinders’ (Vindaloo) to his troop, joined 11 Troop M Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines in February 2006.
He held true to the Commando values and quickly earned himself a reputation for looking after his colleagues and lending a helping hand whenever he could.
Royal Marine Tom Curry
[Picture: MOD]
After an intense period of operational training with his Unit, he deployed to Helmand Province in Afghanistan.
A tower of physical and mental strength, Marine Curry stood out as a man who could be relied on to see a task through, most recently demonstrating this dogged determination under the most challenging conditions of the battlefield, where his selfless disposition made him a cornerstone of the team in which he served.
Although he was only a year out of training, Marine Curry had already demonstrated his potential to excel in his career in the Royal Marines through both his professional competence and rich personal attributes.
Renowned in his Company for his enormous appetite, Marine Curry was the first to laugh at jokes at his own expense and never missed an opportunity to cheer the lads up and raise morale.
He was very close to his family and to his girlfriend, and often told his friends about how much he loved and missed them. On operations he wrote and received many letters from friends and family – he was obviously loved very much.
His Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Holmes Royal Marines, said:
"The tragic loss of Marine Curry is felt deeply by all, a reflection of what he brought to life and all those who knew him. Tom died displaying the qualities so typical of him, that had rapidly earned him the respect of his colleagues.
"He was at the front, courageously closing with the enemy, with no thought for his own safety, just that of his colleagues who were close by. He was a glowing example of what a Royal Marine represents: courageous, robust and highly professional. That he carried these qualities as a young man into the dangers of battle speaks volumes, and we are all immensely proud of him.
"Tom was also a self-effacing, utterly unselfish and cheerful individual, never slow to have a laugh at his own expense. His country has lost a brave, selfless servant who contributed much in his short time. In the close-knit community that is his Company and Commando unit, we feel his loss deeply, but our thoughts and prayers right now are with Tom's family and girlfriend at this difficult time."
I have never posted any thoughts on the net before but after watching the TV show 'Commando", I felt compelled to "Google" Tom and found this site. I am just so impressed by Tom and all his fellow commando's. His fight is a fight of so many young men of the allied forces around the world and he is such a great example to them all. I have never met Tom, or any other commando but I am so appreciative of what they do and of the determination and discipline they show every day, fighting for what is right. I will never forget the sacrifices that Tom and so many others have made. Thanks Tom.
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Shine down from heaven...
Just like the sun
Sprinkle your love..♥
For us all precious one
♥
Keep watching over..
Your family from above,
'Cos your so special..
The one that they love. ♥
♥
Your loved and missed..♥
More than you know,
Let your halo glow bright..
And your love let it flow.
♥
You stand so tall..
Beside God above,
You blow kisses to your family..♥
That are so full of love.♥
♥
God bless you now Angel..
The Angel we miss,
Please hold out your hand..
As i blow you a kiss ♥
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♥Close to You♥
I am not that far away;
I'm the song that summer sings;
The fragrance of the flowers;
The joy that sunshine brings.
I am in the air you breathe;
In the wind that's softly blowing;
I'm in the mountain streams
Where the water's gently flowing.
I speak to you of love,
In the songs we called our own;
Hear me as I whisper,
"There's no need to feel alone."
Way beyond the moon and stars,
My spirit's flying free:
I'm often close beside you
And in everything you see.
Wipe away your grieving tears,
Ere you go to sleep tonight;
For we'll meet again one day
In a world of love and light.
WHERE PEACE FLOWS LIKE A RIVER.
Together We Will Journey
To That Land Up In The Sky
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Where The Harps Are Gently Playing
As A Host Of Angels Sing
Where The Road Is Paved With Diamonds
And The Golden Bells Do Ring.
Where The Path Is Set Before Us
Shining Brightly As The Sun
We Will See The Face Of Jesus
When Our Final Race Is Run.
Where The Peace Flows Like A River
Winding Through The Streets Of Gold
We Will Dine With Priests And Prophets
When The key To Life, We Hold.
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
In That Sacred Promised Land
Where God Holds The Gift Of Freedom
In The Cleft Of His Right Hand.
Where We'll See The Face Of Loved Ones
Long Before Us, Gone Away
What A Day Of Sweet Rejoicing
When We Meet Again Someday.
Where We'll Gather At The River
In Our Home Up In The Sky
Where The Peace Flows Like A Fountain
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Author/Written By: Marilyn Ferguson
� 2004
Sent with love
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
I believe in Angels
I wish it wasnt true,
We didnt want an Angel
We only wanted you,
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Youve left behind our broken hearts.
Our thoughts and photos too.
We didnt want a memory
We only wanted you .
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Catch my kisses..♥
My angel above♥
They are all for you..♥
Sent with love♥
Catch my kisses..♥
My precious one♥
Shine bright for me..♥
Just like the sun♥
Catch my kisses..♥
As they float past the♥ moon
Oh why my angel..♥
Was you gone too soon♥
SLEEP TIGHT SWEET ANGEL
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Thinking of you.XXXNext to you
You cannot see or touch me
But I'm standing next to you.
Your tears will only hurt me,
Your sadness makes me blue.
Be brave and show a smiling face
Let not your grief show through.
I love you from a different place,
Yet I'm standing next to you
The rain may wash my pain away
The wind may dry my tears
The Summer sun may heal my heart
And time subdue my fears
But nothing in the world below
Or in the Heavens above
Will ever take away
The precious memory of your love
hero
rest in gods eternal love and light hero with all your comrades xxxremembred with pride and honor xxxxx
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