Two soldiers from Bicester killed in Afghanistan

9:21pm Saturday 5th May 2012 in Bicester

TWO soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Friday were both based at Bicester.

Corporal Andrew Steven Roberts and Private Ratu Manasa Silibaravi were serving with 23 Pioneer Regiment, the Royal Logistic Corps.

Corporal Roberts was a 32-year-old father of three, born in Middlesbrough.

He had been serving as a section commander in the regiment since 2008.

Private Silibaravi was 32 and was born in Fiji. He joined 23 Pioneer Regiment in 2003.

Both were serving as part of Combined Force Burma, when they were killed in an indirect fire attack on Forward Operating Base Ouellette, in the northern part of Nahr-e Saraj district.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said:"They have given their lives defending the UK’s national security.

“Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

“My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the two families, as well as friends and colleagues left behind."

Comments (12)

11:51pm Sat 5 May 12

Severian says...

Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives?
Time to bring them all home while they are still alive.
Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives? Time to bring them all home while they are still alive. Severian

9:17am Sun 6 May 12

Jaytee53 says...

Sad sad times!! I didn't know either brave men, but I have family members that did. When is this unnecessary deployment of our soldiers going to stop!!!
R.I.P
Sad sad times!! I didn't know either brave men, but I have family members that did. When is this unnecessary deployment of our soldiers going to stop!!! R.I.P Jaytee53

10:28am Sun 6 May 12

Headington_angel says...

Another two young lives lost. I did not know them either, but my deepest condolences to the families. I agree with the above comment. it is a losing battle, and needs to stop!!!.
Another two young lives lost. I did not know them either, but my deepest condolences to the families. I agree with the above comment. it is a losing battle, and needs to stop!!!. Headington_angel

10:44am Sun 6 May 12

Bart Simpsonxxx says...

Another two wasted lives
Another two wasted lives Bart Simpsonxxx

8:03pm Sun 6 May 12

Amnesia says...

Our hearts go out to the families as Bicester loses two of its own.
I knowit is difficult but we cannot just abandon Afghanistan before the mission is completed. That would be a total waste of the 412 lives lost.
Our hearts go out to the families as Bicester loses two of its own. I knowit is difficult but we cannot just abandon Afghanistan before the mission is completed. That would be a total waste of the 412 lives lost. Amnesia

10:19am Mon 7 May 12

Technics says...

Amnesia wrote:
Our hearts go out to the families as Bicester loses two of its own.
I knowit is difficult but we cannot just abandon Afghanistan before the mission is completed. That would be a total waste of the 412 lives lost.
What mission???? We should of never of gone there in the first place. Afghanistan has never been a threat to this country. The saddest thing of this whole mess is that 412 lives were lost, not for this country, but for a corrupt American government. R.I.P to ALL that have lost there lives out there.
[quote][p][bold]Amnesia[/bold] wrote: Our hearts go out to the families as Bicester loses two of its own. I knowit is difficult but we cannot just abandon Afghanistan before the mission is completed. That would be a total waste of the 412 lives lost.[/p][/quote]What mission???? We should of never of gone there in the first place. Afghanistan has never been a threat to this country. The saddest thing of this whole mess is that 412 lives were lost, not for this country, but for a corrupt American government. R.I.P to ALL that have lost there lives out there. Technics

11:08am Mon 7 May 12

Amnesia says...

Sadly it would appear that not only does Technics know little about the mission in Afghanistan and why British troops are there, but also has a somewhat outdated and ill-informed view of US politics!
Sadly it would appear that not only does Technics know little about the mission in Afghanistan and why British troops are there, but also has a somewhat outdated and ill-informed view of US politics! Amnesia

11:43am Mon 7 May 12

Locall says...

OMG seriously can we please leave the polotics out!! These heroes were my friends and are going to be greatly missed by all of those that knew them. They risked their lives to protect us and we be thankful for that. R.I.P my friends...gone but NEVER forgotten xx
OMG seriously can we please leave the polotics out!! These heroes were my friends and are going to be greatly missed by all of those that knew them. They risked their lives to protect us and we be thankful for that. R.I.P my friends...gone but NEVER forgotten xx Locall

12:11pm Mon 7 May 12

Amnesia says...

You are correct Locall, but for those of us who have our loved ones on active service I find it difficult to sit back and read ill-informed and ill-judged comments by people who's sole aim , for political or whatever purpose, is to undermine the support for our troops, who not only risk but give their lives so we may go about our daily lives safely. We owe our armed forces far more.
You are correct Locall, but for those of us who have our loved ones on active service I find it difficult to sit back and read ill-informed and ill-judged comments by people who's sole aim , for political or whatever purpose, is to undermine the support for our troops, who not only risk but give their lives so we may go about our daily lives safely. We owe our armed forces far more. Amnesia

3:07am Tue 8 May 12

Technics says...

Amnesia wrote:
You are correct Locall, but for those of us who have our loved ones on active service I find it difficult to sit back and read ill-informed and ill-judged comments by people who's sole aim , for political or whatever purpose, is to undermine the support for our troops, who not only risk but give their lives so we may go about our daily lives safely. We owe our armed forces far more.
I'm sorry for any offense caused " no war is worth one life"
[quote][p][bold]Amnesia[/bold] wrote: You are correct Locall, but for those of us who have our loved ones on active service I find it difficult to sit back and read ill-informed and ill-judged comments by people who's sole aim , for political or whatever purpose, is to undermine the support for our troops, who not only risk but give their lives so we may go about our daily lives safely. We owe our armed forces far more.[/p][/quote]I'm sorry for any offense caused " no war is worth one life" Technics

7:12pm Tue 8 May 12

LORD PETER MACVEY 0X2 6EG says...

Severian wrote:
Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives?
Time to bring them all home while they are still alive.
Why don't the Yanks just drop the bomb, they done it to the Japanese to finish a war, what is different here?
[quote][p][bold]Severian[/bold] wrote: Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives? Time to bring them all home while they are still alive.[/p][/quote]Why don't the Yanks just drop the bomb, they done it to the Japanese to finish a war, what is different here? LORD PETER MACVEY 0X2 6EG

11:15am Sun 13 May 12

Technics says...

LORD PETER MACVEY 0X2 6EG wrote:
Severian wrote:
Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives?
Time to bring them all home while they are still alive.
Why don't the Yanks just drop the bomb, they done it to the Japanese to finish a war, what is different here?
Yeah and kill more innocent lives! I don't want too offend anyone on here but i'm just glad none of my family or friends are risking there lives for nothing. I'm behind the troops but not this pointless war. I'm not ill informed, i just don't believe or trust our government and we are there because of a corrupt American government, FACT! Sorry but that is the truth and must be dreadful for anyone out there and their families.
[quote][p][bold]LORD PETER MACVEY 0X2 6EG[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Severian[/bold] wrote: Another sad day for forces families. When will Cameron realise the war is a waste of money, time and most importantly young lives? Time to bring them all home while they are still alive.[/p][/quote]Why don't the Yanks just drop the bomb, they done it to the Japanese to finish a war, what is different here?[/p][/quote]Yeah and kill more innocent lives! I don't want too offend anyone on here but i'm just glad none of my family or friends are risking there lives for nothing. I'm behind the troops but not this pointless war. I'm not ill informed, i just don't believe or trust our government and we are there because of a corrupt American government, FACT! Sorry but that is the truth and must be dreadful for anyone out there and their families. Technics

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