Last post to a good mate

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Colin Cope,ex Corporal in the 2nd Battalion the Royal Green Jackets who I had the privilege to serve with and considered a good friend,who was killed by an IED at 0700 on Saturday 10th November in Iraq whilst working for a private security company.He was due to come home in a couple of weeks.He was an excellent soldier and a good man and it was an honour to know him.Colin leaves behind his wife,Colete and three children.He will be greatly missed.