| Location | Ascot, Berkshire |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 2/1985 |
| Date of Death | 06/03/2007 |
| Visitors | 12,574 since 01/04/2007 |
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Our Dear Son Ben was 22 years old was a Royal Marine Commando and was killed in action in Afghanistan on 6th March 2007. He risked his life to help others and was a Hero.
As a son and brother to Jamie, words cannot say enough about him. He was such a lovely person, so loving and caring and such good fun. We cannot express our grief at the moment of losing him. Our lives will never be the same again. Ben loved being a Royal Marine Commando and everything that it stood for. He was so proud of his Green Beret and we were of him at achieving it. He had only been a Marine for 2 years having passed out in February 2006. He was sent to Afghanistan in September 2006. Ben recently came home for his R&R (rest and relaxation) in February and couldnt wait to get back to his friends as he missed them so much. That was the last time we saw our dear son alive. We will cherish those few weeks we had him at home before he went back and the photos we took of him. It breaks our hearts that we will never see him again, or touch and feel him. Ben died a true Hero for Queen and Country. His brother is also finding it hard to come to terms with his death, they had become good friends as they got older. Ben will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts for ever until we meet him again in the place that he said was a better place than this.
God Bless Benny Boy until we meet again. Our Hero, gone but not forgotten.
We love you and miss you so very very much. Our lives will never be the same again without you Benny.
Mum, Dad and Jamie
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Please spare a thought also for our Servicemen and Women who are serving overseas and risking their lives to try and bring peace around the world.
Marine Benjamin Reddy killed in Afghanistan
7 Mar 07
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Marine Benjamin Reddy from K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, in Afghanistan on Tuesday 6 March 2007.
Marine Benjamin Reddy
[Picture: MOD]
Marine Reddy, aged 22, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand Province.
Ben Reddy from Ascot, Berkshire, joined the Royal Marines on 18 April 2005. He deployed with K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in September 2006.
Marine Reddy lived for every single day as a Royal Marine. Not only was he entirely professionally adept, he always displayed the manner and characteristics expected of a Royal Marine – the Commando Spirit. It was obvious to all that Marine Reddy treasured his Commando Green Beret and all that it stands for. He lived up to its reputation.
Never one to shirk his duties, Marine Reddy was often the first to volunteer for any task despite discomfort or danger, displaying typical unselfishness and courage that earned him great respect from his colleagues and peers. He would always work himself hard, always wanting to pull his weight for the team.
His honesty and openness gained him many friends within his Troop and Company. His tenacity, determination and professionalism shone through even in the toughest and most testing of conditions on operations. He would get on with the job, always wanting to produce the best results that he could.
Marine Reddy's humour and sense of duty to his friends never faltered. He was happiest when standing shoulder to shoulder with his fellow marines and, with the rush of adrenaline that combat brings, those marines felt all the better for standing alongside him.
Marine Reddy's parents have issued the following statement:
"This is the saddest day in our lives. Our son Ben's death has left us feeling totally empty. He was and always will be our hero, not only as a son but as a brother to Jamie. We want to wish all the personnel serving in action abroad a safe return to their families."
His Company released the following:
"Ben's absence will be profoundly felt by all ranks within K Company. We have lost a vibrant, unique character with an irrepressible sense of loyalty to his comrades. But most of all we have lost a true friend."
His Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Holmes Royal Marines, added:
"Ben Reddy was a dedicated Royal Marine. He will be remembered as an honest and unselfish man who was conscientious in his approach to his duties and always worked hard for his friends and colleagues. He was always the first to offer assistance or to volunteer no matter what the associated danger.
"He was rightly very proud of his Green Beret, the outward mark of the Commando soldier. However, the real display of his Commando qualities were in his daily actions with K Company, and he had acquitted himself well fighting alongside his colleagues on numerous occasions. Courageous and proficient when in contact with the enemy, his fighting spirit was indomitable.
"Ben had close friends in the Company, and was amongst them when he fell. His loss will be greatly felt by his colleagues in K Company and across the whole Commando Unit, close as we are. We know he was particularly close to his family, whom he treasured and often spoke about, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and his friends at this difficult time."
Defence Secretary Des Browne said:
"Marine Reddy's death is a tragic loss and my thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends at what must be a most difficult time. It is clear that he was an excellent marine who served his company, service and country with pride. Marine Reddy made a vital contribution to the important NATO mission in Afghanistan; he will not be forgotten."
Tribute from Doug Page, Vice Chairman, Ascot United
Doug coached ben when he first joined the club as an Under 7. He remained with the club progressing through all the age groups until he eventually played for the men’s teams.
Doug said;
“I saw Ben grow up into a young man. He was lively and directand his team mates thought of him very fondly. We all feel very much for his parents and family at this time who have also been involved at the club over the years. In September when Ben was home on leave before going out to Afghanistan he turned up to join in with his dad’s training session. He was kidding around and calling us ‘old folks’. Ascot United will always remember Ben.â€
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Well its Christmas again dear Benny....another year without you. We cannot believe that it will have been five years in March since we lost you and it doesnt get any easier despite what people may think. This year has been worse than others for some reason, I suppose the realisation that we will never see you again has sunk in at last. We continue to carry on as you would have wanted Benny.
Jamie is working today so Dad and I are by ourselves for the first time for dinner but your hat and picture will be in your place so we know that you are there.
I know that we do not come on here often enough but I do find it hard and always get so upset. Please dont think that we dont care though as we think of you everyday and will for the rest of our lives.
Fairy is coming for lunch tomorrow and yes hard to believe that she will be 91 in January!!!! Amazing!
Well dear Benny, I hope that whatever you are doing or wherever you are you are behaving yourself???? Very much doubt it though!LOL! Say hi to all that are with you especially your forces friends and have a good drink.
Goodbye dear son and God bless till our next message. Merry Christmas. Love always and forever. Dad, Mum and Jamie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ps I must a BIG thank you to everyone who continues to write on your site. It is so nice to know that you are not forgotten. Thankyou to everyone and a Merry Christmas to you all. xxxxx
BEN'S BENCH
Myself, my wife Claire and daughter Charlotte were at Savill Gardens on Tuesday. By pure chance we went to sit on a bench overlooking the lake, saw the poppies and read that the bench was in memory of Ben. My son Corporal Richard Green of 3 Rifles was in Sangin in 2007 when Ben was killed. Rich himself was killed in Sangin on his third tour last year 2nd March 2010. It was really strange that we should choose to sit on Bens bench and I must admit we shed a few tears. We will always be thinking of lads like Ben. They will be remembered forever and always.
Love to you all,
Chris, Claire & Charlotte Green
Dear Ben,
Thinking of you and your lovely family especially this weekend. We know that this time of year is always very difficult for them. You are missed by so many; family, friends & colleagues.
We want you to know that we are proud to have known you and are sending you and your family all our love.
God bless.
Stevo, Nick, Lesley & Pete xx
Happy Birthday
Dear Ben
Happy Birthday!
I still miss you so much and we all think of you always and today is certainly no different. I am sorry I don't write on here often I just find it difficult to find the words to say to express how sad it makes feel that you ate no longer with us. Wish you were here so we could celebrate your special day.
All our love always and forever xxxxx
Merry Christmas ♥
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Merry Christmas Ben, always in our thoughts.
Anna, Ron, Michaela and Samantha xxxxx
Merry Christmas Benny! xxxxx
Dear Benny
Another year without you and the pain is still there and I suppose always will be. Dad went to your tree last night and lit your lantern to show that we havent forgotten you and NEVER will.
We still find it hard to believe that we will never see you again especially Jamie who is still struggling on his own without his big bro giving him advice especially about girls!!!!!
Your place will be set for you at dinner so if you want to come and see us please try. I know whereever you are you will be enjoying this day as it was your favourite time of year and knowing you ,you would probably be fishing!!!!
John Cruise and Bucky are now in the Police force and I bet you are watching them! We still hear from allyour friends or they come and visit. James came the other week to lay some flowers at your tree, he still misses you greatly.
Jamie still has no job having been made redundant in July and this isnt helping him at all with his feelings inside. He is so frustrated and angry.
Back in October we went to the RM Museum in Portsmouth and they have opened an exhibition on Afghanistan and they have featured you in it! It is very sad but we are so so proud of you. It is a lovely tribute to all the lads who lst their lives for this country and also for the ones that are out there now. I try not to get cross when they show the troops out there Ben because they show the troops at Camp Bastion (who of course are doing a good job) but they dont show all the ones that are out in the FOB's actually fighting the taleban everyday like you all did. You all didnt get a proper Christmas dinner as you were in such a dangerous place. I do feel that all these lads and lasses are forgotten about in these dangerous places. The medics and nurses who have to go with the troops on patrol.
Sorry I have said my bit as usual ranting and raving! I bet you are laughing at me now and saying 'good old Mum!'
Well Benny Boy, you know where we are if you want to visit. We still have all the animals dear old Bruno who is 15 now and may well join you soon so look out for him. Tibs and Milly are still going strong and they are 16!!! We also have a new member to our clan Monty!!!! He is a black and white cat and what a tinker!!!! You would love him! The other cats dont like him as he ambushes them at every opportunity he gets! I would love to get another dog when dear old Bru goes, and English Bull terrier as I know that was the dog you wanted to get when you got back from Afghanistan. Maybe one day if I work on Dad enough!!!
Well I will say goodbye Benny Boy. The hole you left in our hearts will never be filled and eah day I cry for you and will till the day I die.
Loving and missing you always our Hero. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello mate.
You and your family remain firmly in our hearts, Thoughts and prayers...Not a day goes by where we don't thank the people like yourself for laying their lives on the line for us all, But not a day goes by where we do not wish you were still here!
Keep looking down on your little brother Benny, Guide him, He needs you right now I think. He doesn't realise how proud of him you were and would still be and is scared to move on.
Keep safe mate x
♥ Whisper ♥
Sometimes I think I see you
in a shooting star
or on the wings of the wind
or a dragonfly's arc
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Are you really gone, are you?
Are you really gone, are you?
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Sometimes I think I hear you
But then I know I must be turned around
I live on the border of sane
And a world where spirits make sound
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Are you really gone, are you?
Are you really gone, are you?
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Whisper to me, come to us in a dream
Promise there's more than we see.
♥ Music and Lyrics by Emily Richards ♥
♥ In memory of her sister, Annie Richards ♥
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For your Family Ben xxxx
☆ �.♥♥.•ï¿½â˜† Your Precious Angel ☆ �.♥♥.•ï¿½â˜†
I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
Author Unknown
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...My special Angel
My love,my special Angel
It really breaks my heart
At the very thought of us
Being miles and miles apart
I so much want to talk to you
But Heaven has no phone
You know that I would ring you
And ask you to come home
Oh I would give everything
To see you just once more
Now I know I'll have to wait
Until I walk through Heavens door
I still hurt and feel so lonely
All I think about is you
Until we meet again some day
I will never stop loving you
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