Partner's tribute following death of soldier.THE grieving partner of a Welsh soldier killed in Afghanistan has described him as her "everything."Lance Corporal lance corporal n. 1. Abbr. LCpl A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Marine Corps that is above private first class and below corporal. 2. One who holds this rank. Lee Davies, pictured below, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was shot dead on May 12. L/Cpl Lee's long-term partner Charlotte Drew said: "Lee was my life, my world, my future, my everything. "I will never forget him. I am very proud of what he had achieved in such a short time. He gave his life to protect others and loved his job. We had a very happy future ahead of us that looked so bright. We had a very happy six years together that I will never forget. "Also, my heart and thoughts go out to all the families who have suffered loss and for the ones who are serving our country. "I'll miss him very much. God bless." L/Cpl Lee's funeral will take place on Tuesday at St Mary's Church in Cardigan. The funeral service, with full military honours, will begin at 11.30am and be conducted by Military Chaplin Padre Steven Griffiths and the Reverend of the Parish of Cardigan, Reverend John Bennett. A cremation cremation, disposal of a corpse by fire. It is an ancient and widespread practice, second only to burial. It has been found among the chiefdoms of the Pacific Northwest, among Northern Athapascan bands in Alaska, and among Canadian cultural groups. will take place immediately after the service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium cre·ma·to·ri·um n. pl. cre·ma·to·ri·ums or cre·ma·to·ri·a A furnace or establishment for the incineration of corpses. crematorium Noun pl -riums or , Narbeth. The family have requested that no flowers be sent and that those wishing to make donations should do so to The Welsh Guards Appeal. |
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