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| Soldier killed was father of four | Soldier killed was father of four |
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| A British soldier killed in a blast while on routine patrol in Afghanistan was a father of four children, including a nine-week old son. | |
| Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O'Donnell, 40, from the Royal Logistic Corps, died in the explosion in Musa Qala, southern Helmand province, on Wednesday. | Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O'Donnell, 40, from the Royal Logistic Corps, died in the explosion in Musa Qala, southern Helmand province, on Wednesday. |
| His widow Toni said he was "living the dream," in Afghanistan. | His widow Toni said he was "living the dream," in Afghanistan. |
| The death of WO2 O'Donnell, from Edinburgh, brings the number killed on operations there since 2001 to 118. | |
| The cause of the explosion is being investigated. | The cause of the explosion is being investigated. |
| His widow added: "We are all very proud of who he was and he will be missed greatly." | His widow added: "We are all very proud of who he was and he will be missed greatly." |
| Speaking On Wednesday Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This soldier's death will have a lasting impact on his family and friends as well as those who served alongside him. | Speaking On Wednesday Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This soldier's death will have a lasting impact on his family and friends as well as those who served alongside him. |
| "We will ensure that he is never forgotten." | "We will ensure that he is never forgotten." |
| Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences. | Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences. |
| "We are saddened by this soldier's death and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones," he said. | "We are saddened by this soldier's death and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones," he said. |
| "This soldier's life was taken while helping to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan." | "This soldier's life was taken while helping to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan." |
| Most of Britain's 8,000 troops in Afghanistan are based in Helmand province. | Most of Britain's 8,000 troops in Afghanistan are based in Helmand province. |