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A service of remembrance has taken place at Halifax Minster to commemorate the lives of the six soldiers who died in Afghanistan. | A service of remembrance has taken place at Halifax Minster to commemorate the lives of the six soldiers who died in Afghanistan. |
Six candles were lit on the alter during the service led by Canon Hilary Barber, the vicar of Halifax Minster. | Six candles were lit on the alter during the service led by Canon Hilary Barber, the vicar of Halifax Minster. |
Canon Barber said they were there to "offer our solidarity with those soldiers who died". | Canon Barber said they were there to "offer our solidarity with those soldiers who died". |
The troops, including five from 3 Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, died on Tuesday. | The troops, including five from 3 Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, died on Tuesday. |
The colours of the Yorkshire Regiment hang in the Minister where a book of condolence was opened on Thursday. | The colours of the Yorkshire Regiment hang in the Minister where a book of condolence was opened on Thursday. |
The dead were Cpl Jake Hartley, 20; Pte Anthony Frampton, 20; Pte Christopher Kershaw, 19; Pte Daniel Wade, 20; Pte Daniel Wilford, 21, and Sgt Nigel Coupe, 33, who were killed when their Warrior armoured vehicle was hit. | The dead were Cpl Jake Hartley, 20; Pte Anthony Frampton, 20; Pte Christopher Kershaw, 19; Pte Daniel Wade, 20; Pte Daniel Wilford, 21, and Sgt Nigel Coupe, 33, who were killed when their Warrior armoured vehicle was hit. |
The five younger men were from 3 Battalion while Sgt Coupe was on secondment to the regiment from 1 Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. | The five younger men were from 3 Battalion while Sgt Coupe was on secondment to the regiment from 1 Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. |
Pte Wilford, Pte Frampton and Cpl Hartley came from Huddersfield and Pte Kershaw came from Bradford. | Pte Wilford, Pte Frampton and Cpl Hartley came from Huddersfield and Pte Kershaw came from Bradford. |
About 700 worshippers came to Halifax Minster to pay their respects at this quietly dignified service of remembrance. | About 700 worshippers came to Halifax Minster to pay their respects at this quietly dignified service of remembrance. |
Hymns such as The Lord Is My Shepherd and Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer echoed among the stones of this 900-year-old church. | Hymns such as The Lord Is My Shepherd and Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer echoed among the stones of this 900-year-old church. |
Silence fell as the names of the six dead soldiers were read out and the vicar of Halifax, Canon Hilary Barber, lit a candle in memory of each of them. | Silence fell as the names of the six dead soldiers were read out and the vicar of Halifax, Canon Hilary Barber, lit a candle in memory of each of them. |
One former soldier told me that today was "just the beginning", and there would be more mourning when the soldiers were brought home. | One former soldier told me that today was "just the beginning", and there would be more mourning when the soldiers were brought home. |
As worshippers filed out the mother of one young soldier about to go to Afghanistan, said she had "taken strength from the service". | As worshippers filed out the mother of one young soldier about to go to Afghanistan, said she had "taken strength from the service". |
Pte Wade was from Warrington in Cheshire and Sgt Coupe from St Annes in Lancashire. | Pte Wade was from Warrington in Cheshire and Sgt Coupe from St Annes in Lancashire. |
Canon Barber said the candles were to "remind us of the six soldiers who died for their Queen and country during this past week". | Canon Barber said the candles were to "remind us of the six soldiers who died for their Queen and country during this past week". |
He spoke lines from Anthem For A Doomed Youth by First World War poet Wilfred Owen, which he said was a reminder of how young the victims of war can be. | He spoke lines from Anthem For A Doomed Youth by First World War poet Wilfred Owen, which he said was a reminder of how young the victims of war can be. |
The Minster's chapel, he said, showed "hard won" victories, whether it be "Waterloo, the Crimea or Afghanistan" and that war comes with a cost, "paid for with lives lost and taken". | The Minster's chapel, he said, showed "hard won" victories, whether it be "Waterloo, the Crimea or Afghanistan" and that war comes with a cost, "paid for with lives lost and taken". |
"We deeply care for people who give their lives for Queen and country and for those left behind to mourn," he said. | |
The service, a multi-faith event, included readings from members of the Hindi and Muslim communities. | The service, a multi-faith event, included readings from members of the Hindi and Muslim communities. |
Raja Taufiq Khan, a faith ambassador for the Calderdale area, read Islamic prayers, telling the congregation: "As a member of the Muslim community, I offer my sincere condolences, my heartfelt grief and sorrow for the death of six soldiers who gave their lives for peace in the world." | Raja Taufiq Khan, a faith ambassador for the Calderdale area, read Islamic prayers, telling the congregation: "As a member of the Muslim community, I offer my sincere condolences, my heartfelt grief and sorrow for the death of six soldiers who gave their lives for peace in the world." |
Among the floral tributes was a white rose, the historic symbol of the county of Yorkshire, with the message: "RIP Lads. Gone but never forgotten. Watch over the rest of the lads". | Among the floral tributes was a white rose, the historic symbol of the county of Yorkshire, with the message: "RIP Lads. Gone but never forgotten. Watch over the rest of the lads". |
The bodies of the men are expected to be repatriated on Thursday. | |
In Bradford a minute-long silence was held for Pte Kershaw at St Paul's in Buttershaw and the troops were remembered at services across the Bradford district. | In Bradford a minute-long silence was held for Pte Kershaw at St Paul's in Buttershaw and the troops were remembered at services across the Bradford district. |
Huddersfield Parish Church held prayers during the morning services at 08:00 and 10:00 GMT. | Huddersfield Parish Church held prayers during the morning services at 08:00 and 10:00 GMT. |
Eight churches across the Holme Valley were also open for prayers. | Eight churches across the Holme Valley were also open for prayers. |