Lance Corporal Ryan Lee Francis

1984 - 2007
LocationLlanelli
Age23 years
Cause of DeathIn the Line of Duty
Date of Birth1984
Date of Death07/07/2007
Visitors1,929 since 04/04/2008
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this memorial is dedicated to the memory of a hero "He was a professional, brave and committed soldier who was the heart and soul of his platoon.

"He had a fantastic sense of humour and was always at the centre of fun. There is no doubt that the Recce Platoon will be a quieter place without him.

"When he was back home he would try his best to try and help someone if they needed it. He was genuine, honest but always witty, and he was much liked and respected by all.

"He would always tell you what he felt in a way that would make you smile. He's deeply missed by family and friends.

"You're our hero love and miss you loads."

Mr Francis died after the Warrior armoured vehicle he was driving came under attack.

The former St John Lloyd's pupil was serving with the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Welch and was a member of the battle group's elite Recce Platoon.

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ღ ღ ღ ღ All My Love Beautiful Angel ღ ღ ღ ღ

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How will heaven be?
As far as I can see
It will have huge bells
And will be situated on clouds
It will have many golden wells
That will so often swell
Rain will be abundant
And the sun will shine all day long
Angels will play on the harp
The sweetest summer song
Music that will touch the heart
While those beneath will shed drops of sorrow
Little will they know what will happen on the morrow
But to them up above
As plain and clear it will be
As far as far as I can see
Yes there will be misty alleys
And lush green meadows
Fresh with the fragrant smell of spring
Winter will never be bitter
Summer never so hot
Autumn never so bare
And resources never so scarce
Food for all will be relished by all.
Grateful we’ll be as grateful can be
Mountains high and strong and brown
Surrounding that hidden land,
Beautiful and vast seas I see
There colour as blue as sapphire can be
And the white waves lashing upon the shore
Sitting on the flattened grey rocks
Who would not call it absolutely heavenly?
However it might actually be,
But can we still not see
There will lie behind this seen
A relieving feeling of bliss
For where not have we been
But is this not by all believed
That after one’s decease
This is the land of eternal peace
Where we all ultimately reach?
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Sylvie Belanger

July 7, 2011

28TH MAY 2009

We go through life so often,
not stopping to enjoy the day.
And we take each one for granted,
As we travel on our way.

For in your pain and sorrow,
An Angel's Kiss will help you through,
This kiss is very private,
For it is meant for only you.

We never stop to measure,
Anything we just might miss.
But if the wind should blow by softly,
You'll feel an Angel's Kiss.

A kiss that is sent from heaven,
A kiss from up above.
A kiss that is very special,
From someone that you love.

So when, your hearts are heavy,
And filled with tears and pain,
And no one can console you,
Remember once again...

About the ones you grieve for,
Because you sadly miss.
And the gentle breeze you took for granted,
Was just an Angel's Kiss.

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Jude Swaddle

May 28, 2009

☆ All My love to you And your Angel ☆
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☆ All My Love As Always

Hayley & Family xxxx

Hayley Peters

December 31, 2008

pennys from heaven

found a penny today
laying on the ground
but its not just a penny
this little coin i found

pennies come from heaven
that's what my dad told me
he said angels toss them down
oh, how i loved this story

he said when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown

So, don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
That ryan tossed to you

Catherine (someone who cares)

April 14, 2008

angel wings

the boundles heaven for my home

the breeze will lift me high

knowing i have found the way

to where angels fly

and when im tired

i take the hand of god

and fly again to a special place

where there is only


LOVE PEACE HAPPINESS LAUGHTER LOVE

Angel

April 6, 2008

An Angel\'s Kiss

We go through life so often not stopping to enjoy the day, and we take each one for granted, as we travel on our way. But in your pain and sorrow an angel's kiss will help you through, this kiss is very private, for it is meant for only you. We never stop to measure anything we just might miss, but if the wind should blow by softly, you'll feel an angel's kiss. A kiss that is sent from heaven,a kiss from up above. A kiss that is very special,from someone that you love. So when your heart is heavy and filled with tear's and pain, and no-one can console you, remember once again...about the one you grieve for because you saddly miss, and the gentle breeze you took for granted was your special angel's kiss.

Marion (passing by)

April 5, 2008

A TRUE HERO,,,,,,,,,,,
REST IN PEACE RYAN XXXXXXX

Karen Campbell (none)

April 5, 2008

a letter from heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.


Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you.'


It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'


God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.


When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.


I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.



There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.



If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......'My day was not in vain.'

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.


So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.


And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,

remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Catherine (someone who cares)

April 4, 2008

back home

Angels in heaven whisper
a new day dawns to day
for all our heartbroken loved ones
on earth where we could not stay
we will celibrate here in heaven
WITH OUR HOLY FATHER
we send many blessing down to the ones
WE LOVE
who give all to love us
with out any regrets or frowns
blessings to all we left behind


TO US ANGELS YOU ARE THE SPECIAL KIND XXXXXXXX

Angel

April 4, 2008
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