L/Cpl Tommy Brown

I wanted to post this short update;

L/Cpl Brown, from 1st Battalion the Parachute Regiment, was on foot patrol with Afghan troops when he was killed by a suspected improvised explosive device near Sangin in Helmand Province on Tuesday.
A statement from the MoD said: "Lance Corporal Tommy Brown was a dynamic, optimistic and talented soldier and sportsman for whom no challenge was too great.
"He relished responsibility, and was never found wanting. In all that he did, he displayed the easy confidence of a natural leader.
"He was enthused by soldiering and proved time and again able to inspire those he commanded to emulate his own rigorous professional standards.
"His cheeky grin and easy wit were never far from the surface, especially when things were tough. He died as he lived, leading from the front – the only place that someone like Tommy knew."
It was understood that L/Cpl Brown belonged to the Special Forces Support Group, which was formed in April 2006 to assist the SAS and Special Boat Service on operations. His age and home town were not released
A spokesman for the regiment said: “He gave his life for his comrades and the Parachute Regiment, both of which meant so much to him.
"His passing is a sad day for us, but every member of the Unit is privileged to have known such a likeable, grounded and utterly professional man. We are deeply honoured to have served alongside him.
“Our thoughts and prayers now turn to his family and friends at this most difficult time. We hope that in the midst of their profound loss, they can draw strength from the fond memories that we all share of this fine man.”
L/Cpl Brown was named as it was disclosed that a British soldier who died on Tuesday after a suspected friendly fire incident in Afghanistan had become a father just five months ago.