| Location | Harlow |
| Age | 19 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1988 |
| Date of Death | 23/08/2007 |
| Visitors | 15,297 since 21/10/2007 |
| Creator |
Private Robert Graham Foster - known as Frog to his friends at home and Fozzy to his army family.
Rob was 19 years old when he was killed in a blue on blue incident in Kajaki, Afghanistan along with
his close friends Private Aaron McClure and Private John Thrumble on the 23rd August 2007. He was a
very proud member of B Company, 1 Royal Anglian Regiment - known as the Vikings who he only joined
in October 2006 after passing out from Catterick on the 20th October 2006 - it was to be a journey
of great personal satisfaction for him which was tragically cut so short.
Where do we start to talk about Rob and how do we stop! He was firstly a very loving man - he had
so much to go around and gave it freely. He loved his family and spoke to us everyday when he
could, he loved his friends at home and missed them very much while he was away and he loved his
army boys who became so important to him. Nearly every photo we have of him he has got his arm
around someone! He had a terrific sense of humour. A real joker in the pack and always upto some
sort of mischief! He would never turn down a dare and didn't care how daft he looked doing it! He
had the ability to cheer anyone up when they felt down, actually seeing it as his responsiblity to
do so. He always had a big smile on his face and took the time to talk to anyone of any age and
would never just put his head down and walk past.
He was a small pebble that when dropped in a big pond caused many ripples as was proved at his
celebration which was attended by over 500 people.
To us, his family, Rob is a great loss. Lisa & John, Lauren his sister, Grandparents, Uncles and
Aunts and Cousins all miss him very much. Quite simply, life will never be the same again.
Until we meet again our darling boy may you rest in peace. All our love always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
sorry im late this week Rob, hope you all had a good weekend,ive been busy but you guys are always on my mind, hope Gaz settled in well with you all, we held our fancy dress last night as you know bet that gave you all a good laugh !! and as you know the most important part was to raise a glass to you brave boys and raise awareness for all your brave colleagues on deployment, we will never let anyone forget you or your bravery, God Bless ya xx
~~ Angel In My Pocket ~~
I am a tiny angel
I'm smaller than your thumb
I live in peoples pockets
That's where I have my fun
I don't suppose you've seen me
I'm too tiny to detect
Though i'm with you all the time
I doubt we've ever met
Before I was an angel...
I was a fairy in a flower
God himself hand picked me
And gave me angel power
Now god has many angels
That he trains in angel pools
We become his eyes and ears and hands
We become his special tools
And because god is so busy
With way too much to do
He said that my assignment
Is to keep close watch on you
When he tucked me in your pocket
He blessed you with angel care
Then told me to never leave you
And I vowed always to be there
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Hi Top Man, not been on here for a while, Son it is'nt getting any easier, Every 1 misses you so so so bad, the things left by people at your bench grows by the day, Ron & Glad go down there put plants in & do the weeding, I find my self sitting there quite a bit, Some 1 all ways comes along to have a chat to about you. Got your Spurs shirt back from the framers, it looks proper good ..... come on mate help em out abit it looks real bad at the mo ..... Mum is laid up with a bad back, She's in a lot of pain at the mo & dont need this. Lauren's of to Newcastle on Friday staying with some friends for a few days. Missy the mad staff is still mad, she enjoys having the builders round ever day, some 1 new to play with, guess you have seen the news over the last couple of days, not sure how i feel about it, the lad has got to live with the mistake made, it cant be easy, but all the familys left behind have to live without our speical boys, we don't know the lad involved but i have been feeling for a while now, that i would meet with him, we can't help you boys, whats done is done, but maybe i could help this lad to come to terms with what has happened, coz in the spirit that you lived your life, i know you would not want his distroyed to ..... anyway it will never happen just me blubbering on .... send your Mum some extra love, she needs it at the mo, See you at the bench this afternoon.
A Very Proud Vikind Dad xx
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TO LOSE SOMEONE CLOSE
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♥ To lose someone you love is hard to bear
To lose your child is beyond compare
Whether the child is a daughter or son
Each one of them is a precious one ♥
♥ Your children can never be replaced
Every one of them has their own special place
Your heart is heavy it feels like lead
You don’t want to believe your child is dead ♥
♥ You don’t think the pain will ever go away
No matter what other people may say
No one knows just what to say to you
You need their help to see you through ♥
♥ Life it seems so unfair
You wish your child could still be there
Your memories fill your heart and head
You remember all the things they said ♥
♥ Life is for living and you must go on
You pretend each day they have not gone
Until you meet them once again
You will learn to live through this terrible pain ♥
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I watched the Ross Kemp series which broadcast your's and your comrades passing. I was extremely moved by it all, especially your brothers in arms courage and professionalism. I am a service wife and i can only imagine the pain your friends and family have felt and are still feeling now but i just wanted to say that i and many others thank you for everything you have done to keep us free and safe. Your family should be extremely proud of you. As some of my husbands friends would say, Stand down soldier, your work is done.
Niomi (Belinda's Sister)
Hiya ! bet youre all dressed up for your night on the stars !! thank you for being by my dads side for his birthday,hope Gaz isnt creating tooo much havoc up there, mind you, you lot together must be driving the angels mad !!. always missing you all.
enjoy your weekend Rob xx
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."
hello love thought id leave ya a message this time as candles toshort hooe ur ok thinkin of u lots and always have alook at ur bench when down the school it looks so good frog such a lovley reminder of u. anyway me and zo talk of u often and have look at ur sites all the time zoe cant get in 2 it to leave u any messages so ithought i would tll ya she tryin but we think it not like hotmail email add cos both of ours not work i had to use another very odd. anyway we all thinkin of u and ur family a lot take care darlin a true hero lots and lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
always and forever in my thoughts
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Im sorry my messages are not as often but im having terrible trouble with my internet.My thoughts are always with you Love Violet xxx
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