23.06.2009 : Graeme Thirde wrote I was very sorry to hear of Sean's death in Afghanistan. He was not a close friend, however we were in the same Company at Sandhurst and I remember him as a very proffessional and thoroughly decent fellow. I had bumped into him on several occasions over the last few years and through our catch-up chats it was clear that his military career was going far better than mine! Sad to see the life of another fine man of CC991 cut short in such a manner. My thoughts and prayers are now with his wife and young son. San Peur.

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26.06.2009 : Karen Glaze wrote Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.

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02.07.2009 : C M Walbran ex RAF wrote R.I.P Sean Birchall
You will never be forgotton

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12.08.2009 : Bill Nash wrote May we offer special condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Major Sean Birchall especially his wife, Joanna, and their 18-month-old son, Charlie.

We feel close to your loss as we lost our son killed with 1 Rifles just before Christmas. Our pain is overwhelming, but these were special men dedicated to their profession, cognizant of the risks and eager to do their duty. We must be proud of them.

For those of us intimately affected by the cost of these operations the price is beyond reckoning, recent Herrick tours have been particularly harrowing for our forces and the recent months more so.

We must not be frightened or daunted by the grief these losses cause, but emboldened to ensure that the sacrifices made are the foundations of a better world.

Sean’s long experience and leadership and Stuart's potential are such a great loss.

We grieve with you.

Bill & Amanda Nash

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14.09.2009 : Pete H wrote Thoughts & prayers we share with you soldier, your families, your friends left behind. We know you have not gone forever, just gone before us. We will meet again.
GOD BLESS YOU - THANK YOU - REST IN PEACE .

For Our Deceased Service Men and Women
You are all-powerful, God, and live forever in light and joy. Look with pity and love, we beg You, on those men and women who bravely fought and gallantly died for their country. By laying down their lives, they showed supreme love for others. Accept, we ask You, their sacrifice and their belief in the justice of the cause they died for. Let their offering not be in vain. Please forgive any sins and faults they may have committed. Speedily, we implore You, bring them into Your Presence where fear, sadness, mourning, and death cannot exist. Have pity in Your loving kindness on those they leave behind. In Your own unsearchable ways, make good for their absence, and lavishly bestow Your love and consolations on those deprived of their presence. This we ask in the Name of Christ, our Victor King. Amen.
"Let us pray for our faithful departed," published Franciscan Mission Assoc.

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16.09.2009 : Pete H wrote God Bless Seans Mum, Wife, family and friends.

Heard about Sean on ITV news and your efforts to send the troops parcels. His memory lives on in you all, and I am proud at the opportunity to remember Sean and you all in my prayers.

God Bless you.

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05.01.2010 : Maureen Birchall wrote I miss my lovely boy more then I can say. I have a lifetime of memories of him but I hoped there would be so many more

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