| Location | Ripley |
| Age | 20 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 7/1987 |
| Date of Death | 07/08/2007 |
| Visitors | 4,261 since 13/09/2007 |
| Creator |
Martin Beard was my younger brother. He has 2 sisters, myself and Rachael Beard.
He was only 20 and was taken from us very young but doing a job he loved. He was a brave soldier, a member of the Number 1 Squadron, a proud RAF Gunner. Martin was killed in action serving his country in Basra, Iraq.
He was a loving member of the Tutin family, a real family man and dedicated to his fiancee Nic, who he was due to marry in June 08.
I will remember Martin as witty, caring and loveable. He was always there to cheer you up when you were down. He always knew what to say for the best.
I will never forget our many Christmas and evenings together playing games and laughing so much I ached the next day. The nights out in Town and again laughing so much we cried.
It is always said they take the good young, in my dreams I hope he is at peace with our Mother Freda, who departed this Earth 10years ago and we will meet again.
We all love and miss you Martin x x x
4 years today
Martin it was 4 years today since that dreadfull day. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers today and every day. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten God bless you Martin sleep tight R.I.P. brave man. x
Martin
It was 3 years on Saturday since you were taken out of our lives and we all still miss you so much. You died doing the job you love but leaving behind the ones who loved you. Rest in peace and we will meet again one day. Lots of love Lynda xx
Martin, you were a great brother to me, a day doesn't go by when you are not in my thoughts. I still miss having a laugh together and putting the world to rights. You will never be forgotten x
he was like an older brother always lookin out for me!
rest in peace big man i will always remember u thanks for looking out for me and for all the great times we shared u was like a brother to me at halls of residence u will always be missed we will mwwt again and wen we do we will have a laugh! ur mate disco
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN THE SKY
BUT THE WIND BLEW IT AWAY
I WORTE YOUR NAME IN THE SAND
BUT THE WAVES WASHED IT AWAY
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN MY HEART
AND FOREVER IT WILL STAY.
rest in peace martin x i did not know you but my brother was shot the same time your life was sadly taken away. you were a brave man fighting for your country although i think it is wrong that so many of you do not come home alive. forever in our hearts xxxxx
They shall grow not 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.
-- Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
God bless your family x
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Its nice to read all the tributes and candles left for you. Its been just over a year now and it seems to hurt more with each passing day that me and victoria can't share with you. The memories i have of you are more precious than anything on earth. i love you x
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