| Location | Plymouth |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 09/12/1986 |
| Date of Death | 11/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,718 since 12/01/2009 |
| Creator |
Travis was born on 9 December 1986. He grew up in Plymouth and joined the Royal Marines on 5 July
2004.
His selfless and helpful attitude singled him out for praise throughout the rigours of Commando
training. He served with 45 Commando Royal Marines as a rifleman in Zulu Coy, during which time he
deployed on combat operations in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK 5. Zulu Company was involved in some of
the fiercest fighting of that deployment, predominantly operating in the southern region of Helmand
province.
He died in the line of duty on 11th Jan 09.
A true hero GoneTooSoon.x
For Everything There Is a Season
For every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time of war, and a time of peace.
From Ecclesiastes love Lin xxx
why wear a poppy
'Please wear a poppy', the lady said
and held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old, and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
A boy came wistling down the street,
Bouncing along, on care free feet
His smile was full of joy and fun,
'Lady', said he, 'May I have one?'
When she pinned it on, he turned to say,
'Why do we wear a poppy today?'
The lady smiled in her wistful way,
and answered, 'This is Rememberance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for,
the gallant men who died in war,
and because they died you and I are free--
Thats why we wear a poppy, you see'.
'I had a boy about your size,
with golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by, he learned and grew
and became a man--as you will, too.'
'He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
but he'd seemed with us such a little while
When war broke out and he went away,
I still remember his face that day.
When he smiled at me and said'Good-bye,
I'll soon be back, mom, so please don't cry'.
'But the war went on and he had to stay,
and all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it in my dreams at night),
with the tanks and guns and cruel Barbed wire,
and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.'
'Till at last the war was won-
and thats why we wear a poppy son'.
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said 'Thanks lady, i'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son-- did he come back alright?'
A tear rolled down each faded cheek;
she shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
and if you were me you'd have done the same;
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed,
though our freedome was bought-and thousands paid.
And so when we see a poppy worn, let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
and asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy. Remember-- and give!
Lest we forget.
About this poem:
Copyright © 2009 by Blair Leger & ilovepoetry.com
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BEYOND THE RAINBOW’S END
Beyond the rainbow’s end, there lies
The land of love and light,
Where shadows never dim the skies,
For there ~~ there is no night.
And though the loss is hard to bear
Of loved one, or of friend,
We know that we shall find them there ~~
Beyond the rainbow’s end.
KATHERINE NELSON DAVIS
880 troop
Trav you were a true Marine and you made those times at lympstone so memorable, R.I.P mate god bless.
the one and only to a true hero Trav
I can not beleave it has been nearly 3 mounths since u left us all you will never be forgoten u are true hero
in my eyes and no dought in your familys eyes we
will all miss u mate damien pritchard
Proud of you
There are so many feelings out there for you my friend, never will there be a time when you are not thought of. Every second of every day you are in the hearts and minds of us all.
I am forever in your debt and I thank you so much for what youve done.
Keep safe in your home above the clouds, its one place youll always be happy and looking down on us all.
Love Darren
"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them"
Travis i want to leave a comment so you are always remembered and i think it is important that you are as you were someone everyone looked up to and i will always remember you as being a role model and an inspiration and i feel lucky to of known you and your brothers may you rest in peace x
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