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| The three British soldiers who were killed while out on patrol in Afghanistan on Sunday have been named by the Ministry of Defence. | The three British soldiers who were killed while out on patrol in Afghanistan on Sunday have been named by the Ministry of Defence. |
| They are Fusilier Simon Annis, Fusilier Louis Carter, and L/Cpl James Fullarton, of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. | They are Fusilier Simon Annis, Fusilier Louis Carter, and L/Cpl James Fullarton, of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. |
| The soldiers died following an explosion during a patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. | The soldiers died following an explosion during a patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. |
| Their deaths took the number of UK military fatalities to 204. | Their deaths took the number of UK military fatalities to 204. |
| L/Cpl Fullarton, 25, was from Coventry. He joined the army in November 2003. | L/Cpl Fullarton, 25, was from Coventry. He joined the army in November 2003. |
| He was leading the company on a patrol when the explosion took place. | He was leading the company on a patrol when the explosion took place. |
| His parents, Janice and Peter, and his fiancee, Leanne, said: "James was an outstanding soldier who was so proud to serve his Queen and country. | His parents, Janice and Peter, and his fiancee, Leanne, said: "James was an outstanding soldier who was so proud to serve his Queen and country. |
| "He touched so many around him and has left a void in our lives that will never be filled. A treasured son, brother, grandson, fiance, nephew, cousin and friend. Gone but never forgotten." | "He touched so many around him and has left a void in our lives that will never be filled. A treasured son, brother, grandson, fiance, nephew, cousin and friend. Gone but never forgotten." |
| True heroes | True heroes |
| Fusilier Annis, 22, who was born in Salford, Greater Manchester and went to school in Warrington, was killed while evacuating his section commander. | |
| Caroline, his wife, said: "Simon was the perfect husband, son and brother. | Caroline, his wife, said: "Simon was the perfect husband, son and brother. |
| These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom Bob Ainsworth, Defence Secretary Q&A: British troops in Afghanistan | These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom Bob Ainsworth, Defence Secretary Q&A: British troops in Afghanistan |
| "He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was a true hero who made all of us so very proud and he will always have a place in our hearts. We will love and miss him always." | "He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was a true hero who made all of us so very proud and he will always have a place in our hearts. We will love and miss him always." |
| Fusilier Carter also died while attempting to rescue his section commander. | Fusilier Carter also died while attempting to rescue his section commander. |
| The family of Fusilier Carter, who was 18 and from Nuneaton, issued a statement which said: "Louis's childhood dream and ambition was always to join the Army and ultimately serve his country. | The family of Fusilier Carter, who was 18 and from Nuneaton, issued a statement which said: "Louis's childhood dream and ambition was always to join the Army and ultimately serve his country. |
| "His dream was fulfilled but tragically cut short. | "His dream was fulfilled but tragically cut short. |
| "Louis had many, many friends and relatives and was loved by all. He was also very aware of our love for him. We are all so proud of him. | "Louis had many, many friends and relatives and was loved by all. He was also very aware of our love for him. We are all so proud of him. |
| "Louis will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever." | "Louis will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever." |
| Achieving democracy | Achieving democracy |
| Chancellor Alastair Darling - who is currently standing in for Prime Minister Gordon Brown while he is on holiday - said it was vital to complete the mission in Afghanistan. | Chancellor Alastair Darling - who is currently standing in for Prime Minister Gordon Brown while he is on holiday - said it was vital to complete the mission in Afghanistan. |
| "What happens in Afghanistan does affect people in this country," he said. | "What happens in Afghanistan does affect people in this country," he said. |
| "We have seen that in the past with al-Qaeda, with terrorist attacks, and we have got to make sure that we see this through and we get the democratic process going in Afghanistan." | "We have seen that in the past with al-Qaeda, with terrorist attacks, and we have got to make sure that we see this through and we get the democratic process going in Afghanistan." |
| Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said: "These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom. | Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said: "These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom. |
| "Their deaths are truly heart rending and their families are in my thoughts. The loved ones they have lost are true heroes." | "Their deaths are truly heart rending and their families are in my thoughts. The loved ones they have lost are true heroes." |
| Speaking from the 2nd Battalion's base in Hounslow, west London, Maj Mick McCarthy said: "All fusiliers in Afghanistan send their heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have given their lives, conscious of the immense sacrifices that have been made. | Speaking from the 2nd Battalion's base in Hounslow, west London, Maj Mick McCarthy said: "All fusiliers in Afghanistan send their heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have given their lives, conscious of the immense sacrifices that have been made. |
| "Here in Hounslow there are many members of Second Fusiliers Rear Party who have very fond memories of our fallen comrades." | "Here in Hounslow there are many members of Second Fusiliers Rear Party who have very fond memories of our fallen comrades." |