| Location | Hereford |
| Age | 29 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1979 |
| Date of Death | 20/08/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,060 since 22/08/2009 |
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'Quoted from the MOD'
Serjeant Paul McAleese was born in Hereford on 18 October 1979. He began his Army training in March 1997 and joined the 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets in August. A natural soldier, he rose through the ranks quickly and found his calling in the Sniper Platoon.
As a Rifleman he completed the demanding Close Observation Platoon course before going on to complete the Infantry's gruelling Section Commanders' and Platoon Sergeants' Battle Courses with distinction.
Recently moved to take over as a Rifle Platoon Serjeant following the injury of a colleague, he had excelled on the streets of Wishtan, Sangin and had been at the centre of so many of the incidents of the last few weeks.
One of the best of his generation, Serjeant McAleese was destined for truly great things. He died in an IED explosion on 20 August 2009 whilst helping to secure a key thoroughfare in the Sangin area as part of providing security for the elections.
Serjeant McAleese leaves his wife, Jo, and his adored young son, Charley, born just a week before he deployed to Afghanistan.
His wife Jo said:
"Mac, my husband, my best friend, my hero. You were an amazing Daddy to Charley and the best husband I could have ever asked for. We will love you and miss you for ever. We will always be so proud of what you achieved in your life and I am so, so proud to be your wife."
charlie is the spit of u mac unlucky sod u know im messing mac bet ur so proud up there nd of jo there a credit to u
Paul was in my cop team in Belfast, a top bloke & a top soldier. His death is a massive loss to everyone who new him. His wife & son are rightfully very proud of him.
mac
how you doing mac? been a long time and it aint getting no easier im home now with the wife and son got another one on the way now mac i told you i wanted a footy team didnt i? hope your watching down mac
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The Unknown Future
Life is a book in volumes three--
The past, the present, and the yet-to-be.
The past is written and laid away,
The present we're writing every day,
And the last and best of volumes three
Is locked from sight -- God keeps the key.
~Author Unknown~
ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
LOVE SARAH AND FAMILY
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*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGELS IN HEAVEN *♥*
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MERRY CHRISTMAS LOVE ALWAYS SARAH X
Sir, I never met you, but I do not need that honor to know that you were a man unmatched in this world. By grace of God, may you spend eternity at peace. You are a credit to your family and country.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAC X
HAPPY BIRTHDAY♥ Are there birthdays up in heaven
does an angel blow his horn
announcing to all the angels
this is the day you were born ♥
♥ Can the stars be your balloons
and angel food your cake
presents wrapped in moonbeams
all the angels helped to make ♥
♥ So I’ll whisper a little prayer today
asking everyone up above
to sing you a happy birthday song
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