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Very sad news when a soldier, British or Gurkha, dies prematuarly on any operations from my point of view as a soldier. Please do not take the pride and dignity of Gukhas simply as a Nepalese citizen. We have gone through one of the toughest selection and training to earn the title of GURKHA.
Sim Chochangi, Blandford, Dorset
I would say his family and we all Nepali should be proud of him and my prayers and best wishes are with them may god bless him. I dont belong to any army family background but each and every Nepali is regarded as a gurkha not only who joins british army. So, Just want to clear that thing here.God bl
Sarswati, Scotland, UNited Kingdom
Your sudden losses will never be recovered and unbearable pains never be healed. A tough time at this moment our special prayer goes to family and friends, next of kin and well-wishers. We will always keep remembering, and be proud of you. May your soul rest at peace in the lap of Sumnima and Paruhang.
B. Rai
Bhojpur, Sangpang
B. Rai, Sangpang,
I served with the Ghurkas in Sierra Leone, and a more professional bunch of lads I have never seen. My thoughts to Yubraj Rai's family and friends in the battalion. This is exactly why Gurkhas should be treated exactly the same as every other regiment in the Army. Stay-at-home politicians take note!
Alfie Hynes, Plymouth, England