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Doug · 16-06-2007, 18:49

Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Killed in Action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday 9th June 2007.

I am sure that you will have seen the local news regarding Tony’s death on active service in Afghanistan and you will know that Tony was from Droylsden, Manchester. He was; but his family; originated in the Church & Oswaldtwistle area.

I would like to pay Tribute to this young solder who was proud to served his country and give his life in an operation to bring peace and justice to a troubled region. Neil 'Tony' Downes was my cousin and although I never met him we are all feeling his loss deeply. I know that there will be members of Tony’s family reading this; our deepest sympathies are with you at this sad time. God Bless you.

Malcolm, Joyce and Michael Douglas (Alan & Margaret Douglas’s Lad)

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16-06-2007, 18:49	#1
Doug Member. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bispham Posts: 9,477 Liked: 71 times Rep Power: 3502	Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Killed in Action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday 9th June 2007. I am sure that you will have seen the local news regarding Tony’s death on active service in Afghanistan and you will know that Tony was from Droylsden, Manchester. He was; but his family; originated in the Church & Oswaldtwistle area. I would like to pay Tribute to this young solder who was proud to served his country and give his life in an operation to bring peace and justice to a troubled region. Neil 'Tony' Downes was my cousin and although I never met him we are all feeling his loss deeply. I know that there will be members of Tony’s family reading this; our deepest sympathies are with you at this sad time. God Bless you. Malcolm, Joyce and Michael Douglas (Alan & Margaret Douglas’s Lad) Defence Internet \| Defence News \| Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes killed in Afghanistan __________________ On - Stanley – On - Who’s Laughing Now - Last edited by Doug; 16-06-2007 at 18:57.