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RIP Trooper David Pierce
Posted on 10/08/2007 7:18:14 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
THE Australian solider killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan yesterday was a father of two young daughters. He had been in the forces for just two years.
Trooper David Pearce, 41, of Brisbane, joined the Army at the age of 39 after three years with the Army Reserve.
He leaves behind a wife and two daughters aged six and 11.
Pearce was killed and another seriously wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated next to their military vehicle in Afghanistan's Oruzgan province yesterday, 6km from their base at Tarin Kowt.
The family released a statement this morning.
“David Pearce spent 18 wonderful years with his wife and had two beautiful daughters aged 11 and 6 years, who were the love and centre of his life," the family said..
“David joined the Army relatively late in life.
“After three years with the Army Reserve, including a tour of Solomon Islands, he joined the Regular Army at the age of 39.
“With his life experience, outgoing personality and ability to relate to people of all ages, he was a popular and respected member of his unit.
“He was a patriotic Australian and loved his work with the Army, particularly the comradeship he developed with his mates.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...
A true Aussie hero.
Amen !!!
Just dang. Prayers outbound.
RIP Trooper David Pierce
R I P Trooper David Pierce
God Rest Your Soul
BUMP! Prayers Outbound for his family
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