| Location | Croydon |
| Age | 20 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 1989 |
| Date of Death | 10/07/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,707 since 13/07/2009 |
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Five soldiers from The 2nd Battalion The Rifles, were killed in Afghanistan on 10 July 2009.
Corporal Jonathan Horne, Rifleman William Aldridge, Rifleman James Backhouse, Rifleman Joseph Murphy and Rifleman Daniel Simpson were killed in action near Forward Operating Base Wishtan in Sangin, Helmand province.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Thomson, Commanding Officer of the 2 RIFLES Battlegroup:
"It has been a grim day here in Sangin but at the end of the day, as we prayed for our fellow Riflemen who have given their lives in the service of their country and for the good of the Afghan people, the Bugle Major sounded the advance and it would have been heard right across the valley as the sun slipped behind the ridge. We turned to our right, saluted the fallen and the wounded, picked up our rifles and returned to the ramparts.
"I sensed each Rifleman tragically killed in action today standing behind us as we returned to our posts and we all knew that each one of those Riflemen would have wanted us to 'crack on'. And that is what we shall do – there will be no turning; the work is too important. We are undeterred. But we will miss each fallen Riflemen sorely. They lived and fought alongside us and tonight our lives are much worse for them not being here. But we can celebrate what they were and what they achieved. We are so very proud of them.
"And yet in all of this, we know that our grief is nothing compared to that of their loved ones – parents, wives, children, girlfriends and families. And it is them we also hold tonight in our thoughts and prayers and ask that they may somehow find strength and courage to face the days ahead."
Daniel's passions in life were his family, boxing, football, Karaoke and his mates. He leaves behind his 8 month old son Alfie, his mother Debbie, his father Robert and his two brothers, Lee and Jimmy.
Daniel's Family said: Daniel Simpson was a larger than life character, sometimes a bit of a handful and always full of surprises.
I can't believe I haven't seen this untill today. Think about you and miss you everyday Dan, everyday I walk past the church on my way to work and say a prayer for you. You will always be in our thoughts as our hero and not a day will go past that I dont think of you and the risks you took for your country, your family and friends. You gave the most unselfish act that any man could and risked you're life for the safety of others. always in our thoughts Dan.
SIMO 1 HERO
Deano x
malteser
Danny- i can't believe its all over! you died serving the country you loed! you had the best send off you could of asked for although it shuld never of come to this.you were an amazing lad. your son alfie will grow up listening to storie of his amazing daddy and since you've been gone my hearts ached for you everyday :(
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Loveyoualways Nicolegladwin'xx
rest in peace handesome
Farewell Hero
We salute you. And we thank you for paying the ultimate price on our behalf.
Our sincere sympathy to your family.
RIP HERO
i didn't know you. but you are an hero, going to missed by all that knew you. i would just like to say you are a true hero, may you shine up in the sky im sure you will you are an angel now. RIP daniel a true hero sleeptight now darling your duty is done may you RIP,goodnight godbless angel, a true hero (L) xxx
once a hero always a hero xx
Thankyou for the sacrifice`s you made in the line of duty.I hope and pray you can now rest in peace,your a hero in heaven as you was on earth,always in our hearts xxx
REST IN PEACE DANIEL
YOU DIED AS YOU LIVED
A HERO
REST IN PEACE ON YOUR NEW SET OF WINGS
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID
WITH LOVE XX XX
Britain's Finest
Rest easy brave lad, we will not forget your sacrifice.
Thoughts are with your loved ones at this heartbreaking time. Go join the lads xx.
a soldier's mum.
hero
rest in eternal light and gods love with all your comrades xxxxxxxx remembered wth pride and honor always hero xxxxxxxxxx
My Soldier Boy
My angel was a soldier boy
travelling far and wide,
He served his country faithfully
with his comrades by his side.
My soldier boy was just a child
when he signed up for the cause,
but little did we know that soon
he would be fighting in the wars.
He wore his uniform so proud,
and medals for all to see,
but little did I know quite soon,
he wouldn't come back to me.
So as he waved bye bye that day
We both stood there and cried,
and then that awful letter came
for his country he had died.
I sometimes smile, I sometimes cry
now that we are apart
I will never forget you soldier boy
You're always in my heart.
Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009
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