RNZRSA Media Release
28 September 2011

Death of soldier deeply saddens RSA

The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association National President Don McIver says that the tragic news of the death of another New Zealand soldier while serving his country in Afghanistan has been received with great sorrow throughout the RSA movement.

“We know that the SAS is operating in the dangerous environs of Kabul but his loss is made no less painful with that knowledge,” says Mr McIver.

“The SAS is a close knit and highly professional unit and I know that his comrades in arms will be deeply affected by his death as we mourn with them.”

“Our deepest sympathy is with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

RSAs throughout the country have been advised to half-masted their flags for the remainder of today, Wednesday 28 September. Flags will be lowered again on the day of his funeral.

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