| Location | Bearley,nr Stratford Upon Avon |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 16/12/1977 |
| Date of Death | 06/09/2006 |
| Visitors | 33,944 since 08/09/2006 |
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Born 16th DEC 1977 - Died 6th SEPT 2006
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PAUL & ANARE DRAIVA ( OUR HERO'S )
were friends doing a job they both loved trying to make this world a safer place for everyone.
PLEASE CAN YOU VISIT ANARE'S SITE AS HE HAS NO FAMILY OVER HERE
1 ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT
Paul thought the world of his family, his mum Violet, dad Michael , brother Simon, sisters Jackie &
Sue and his nieces.
Paul lived his dream of wanting to be in the Army, and joined the Royal Irish Regiment. He loved
army life and thought he was really helping to make a difference and volunteered to go to
Afghanistan to help the people there, he never thought of the danger he was putting himself in. Paul
was that type of person always thinking of other people first.
Paul was seriously injured on Friday 1st september in a mortar attack on the base at Musa Qala in
the Helmand province, his friend Dee who was with him was killed in the attack. Paul was flown to
Oman hospital with serious head and arm injuries. Pauls mum and stepdad was flown out to be with
him. Paul fought so hard to stay with us, but unfortunately Pauls wounds were so severe he couldnt
be stabalised. Paul sadly passed away on Wednesday 6th September 2006 which has devastated his
family and friends but they are very proud of Paul he is their hero.
His commanding officer Lt-col Michael Mcgovern said L/cpl Muirhead was an experienced soldier who
had served on OP Telic 1, the liberation of Iraq, in Nothern Ireland,and most recently a six month
tour of Baghdad and Southern Iraq .
L/cpl Muirhead was a calm , confident and determined member of the patrols platoon. A quiet exterior
belied a character who was renowned for looking after the younger less experienced soldiers.He was
widely respected across the Battalion.
The battalion is deeply saddened at the loss of two soldiers in this incident, both killed as a
result of enemy action .Our thoughts and prayers are of course with their families and friends at
this terrible time.
Col Mcgovern said he had spoken to troops in Afghanistan and their moral remained high . They were
determined to " get on with the job " and ensure that the loss of their friends and comrades would
not be in vain.
Paul you were a very special loving son brother uncle and friend.
We just want to say how much we all love and miss you , and the pain of losing you hurts so bad, we
will always be thinking of you and you are always in our hearts. Paul you have made us so proud, we
miss and love you so much. xxxxxxxx
PAUL OUR MUCH LOVED SON ,BROTHER AND UNCLE IS MISSED SO MUCH THERE IS NOT THE WORDS TO EXPLAIN HOW
WE FEEL.
OUR FAMILY ARE VERY GREATFUL TO EVERYONE WHO HAS LEFT MESSAGES ON PAULS SITE. I JUST WANT TO
THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR KINDNESS.
VIOLET (PAULS MUM )
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P UT A POPPY ON YOUR LAPEL
O VER YOUR HEART - WEAR IT WELL
P LEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO DIED
P RAY FOR THOSE THEY LEFT BEHIND
I N OUR HEARTS THEY SHALL REMAIN
E NGLAND’S BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE
S HOW YOUR PRIDE TODAY
The only life i have ever known was the army,my dad served with the royal artillary 22yrs ,my husband left the army just under 3yrs ago after serving 27yrs, i have got to know soldiers who have died in the line of duty,godbless you paul you died for your country and so you will never be forgotten just as those before you have done,you gave your life to let us have a free will and a free country,godbless you an ex army wife x
Hi my precious well your covered in flowers again i hope you like them but im sure your have a big smile on your face seeing them.
I have had loads of lovely messages about you on my facebook site im going to put them on here later for you because this is where they belong son.
Well son i will be back later LOve you so much
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alright bro 3 years today and it seems like a lifetime since we last went to the pub and had a race home to see who could get the last space on the drive i miss coming home to be locked oujt by u thinking it was funny and chasing me up the road with a water gun and our little fights we had everytime u walked past me it was fight on lol it weird mate i still expect you to walk through the door sometimes i still think of u everyday i hope you can see down here that everyone is so proud of you, you did good mate your name is in the history books now not a lot of people achieve that your name will live on forever you should be proud of that bro i love you so much xxxxxxx
⋰⋱☆Thinking of you on your angel anniversary, and always, Paul⋰⋱☆
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⋰⋱☆Gone but not forgotten
Loved each and every day⋰⋱☆
⋰⋱☆Let this candle burn bright
To show you all the way⋰⋱☆
⋰⋱☆Thinking of you on your angel anniversary, and always, Paul⋰⋱☆
Thinking of you, Violet, today and always xxx
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I’ll never let my child go even though he died.
He’s with me every minute in the pain I feel inside.
When that dreadful thing happened I thought I might forget
His voice, his shape, his smile, his words – it hasn’t happened yet.
He’s in my every waking thought, in all the tears I’ve cried,
In every step throughout my life I’ll walk with him inside.
So in this constant agony when it hurts too much to bear
It’s just his way of telling me that always he’ll be there.
I used to sit and wonder what I’d done so wrong.
Why does the road ahead of me seem so very long?
I’ve lost so much in this life, "why me dear Lord, I pray...
You took what meant the most to me and I needed him to stay...
I'm not at all trying to question you, for I know you have a plan,
But please just send an angel to help me understand.
I feel so lost and incomplete, as if the heart's gone from my chest.
Never did I imagine, I’d lay my son to rest.
The days go by and people say just what they'd do if they were me.
How can they say such a thing, when they haven’t the slightest clue?
I know their intentions may be meant, not in a harmful way,
But how can someone who's never lost their child, know the pain I feel each day.
I thank you Lord for allowing me the chance to see your love.
For you sent to me an angel who now dwells with you above.
Could you please just take a minute and hold my angel tight,
Tell him that I love him and think of him each night.
I miss him more than words can say and although my heart is gone.
Ask him to watch over me, ‘til you also call me home.
I'll go now Lord and thanks again for hearing this prayer of mine.
I now know I was lucky, ‘cause angels are hard to find.
Written by Dawn Elmore
Angelversaryxxx
You are In my thoughts today on the anniversary
of your passing, sending love to you Paul, Mum and
all your loved ones on this difficult day.
God bless you all.
R.I.P Angel
Love Belindaxxx
Remembering You
Your time on earth seemed all too brief
because I wanted you in my life forever.
And although I really miss you,
in my heart I know that you are at peace.
Still, countless times throughout the day
I find myself remembering you.
Although I cannot see or hear you,
I know that you are with me.
I'll feel you in the warmth of the summer sun.
I'll see you in the brilliance of autumn leaves.
You'll be beside me in the peacefulness of a gentle snowfall
and rejoice with me at the emergence
of the first flowers of spring.
I'm thankful for the times we shared
and the priceless memories too;
for those memories are a comfort now when I lovingly -
Remember You.
Angelversaryxxx
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Parents Grief
The news comes through another son
Has passed away and now is gone
That time she saw him was her last
The mother weeps, her loss is vast
Will he know his mothers love
When he resides in heaven above
Her heart is broken, the pain is great
She cries beside her loving mate
His father too a soldier was
And now he fights a different cause
His son’s been laid beneath the ground
His fanfare was a piper’s sound
The pride that they have knows no bounds
They stand erect as the bugle sounds
Our hero son has gone to rest
Our love for him it was the best
Goodbye son stand tall, don’t stoop
Take your place in that heavenly troop
We will remember in our heart
Though forever we must part
We feel your presence every day
We will remember come what may
Although in body you are gone
Your still with us, Our Beloved Paul.
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Hiya son well that horrid day is here again tomorrow i cant get my head round it still. I can still see you lying in that hospital bed in Oman. Paul son my heart has been broken in two since i lost you if wishes could bring you back you would never have been able to leave this world.
We seen yours friends yesterday and im sure you know already John & Lisa has had little boy today im sure little Paul will be over the moon having a little brother i know you where when Simon was born.
I could talk to you all day son but i'll stop for now will be back tomorrow night night my precious I LOVE YOU SON XXXXXXXXXXXX
♥I Hear Each Tear♥
My Mom doesn't know I'm watching her
but I'm watching her just the same.
And I hear each tear fall on her face
at the mention of my name.
She says it sounds like music to her ears
and be heard over a crowd.
Oh, I hear each tear fall on her face,
when my name is said aloud.
I watch her stumble through each day
as she wishes the day would end.
And I hear each tear fall on her face
as she talks of me with her friends.
But there are few who truly understand.
Oh this I've heard her proclaim.
And I hear each tear fall on her face.
Will my Mom ever be the same?
I know that her smile can light up a sky,
But I don't see that smile today.
Oh, but I hear each tear fall on her face,
her blue skies have turned to grey.
Oh I send to her my warmest hug
with the rays of the morning sun.
Then I won't hear a tear fall on her face,
for I shall erase them one by one.
Yes, my Mom doesn't know I'm watching her,
but I'm watching her just the same.
And if I hear a tear fall on her face
I'll just softly whisper her name.
(Kay Des'Ormeaux)
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