| Location | Bridgend |
| Age | 29 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 04/02/1980 |
| Date of Death | 28/04/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,901 since 29/04/2009 |
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29 year old Lance Sergeant Tobie Fasfous from Bridgend, South Wales, died while on a foot patrol in
the north east of Gereshk in Helmand Province. He was a specialist mortarman with Mortar Platoon,
1st Battalion Welsh Guards.
His mother, Anne Fasfous, said his family was "extremely proud of Tobie".
Tobie was taking part in the patrol along with soldiers from the Afghan National Army outside
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Keenan.
He was responsible for directing and controlling the mortar fire used to support friendly troops.
The MoD described him as a "bright, popular individual who proved his flexibility in Operational
Theatres as far apart as Bosnia, Iraq, and, most recently, Afghanistan".
He was killed on patrol doing a job at which he excelled and his loss will be sorely felt amongst
all those who served alongside him.
His partner, Kelly Gore, lives in Bridgend and his mother works in the Middle East. Ms Gore said:
"Tobie was a tremendous partner - he was proud to be a soldier and died doing a job he loved. We
never had a bad time - he loved life to the full and will be sorely missed."
Defence Secretary John Hutton said he was "extremely saddened" to hear of Tobie's death. He said "He
was regarded by all his friends, colleagues and commanders as a professional and ambitious soldier
with a very promising future ahead of him. His loss will be keenly felt by his fellow Welsh
Guardsmen, and most of all by his partner and family. My thoughts are with them all during this
terrible time."
A lovely, intimate tribute this morning - as it should be. No fuss, no cameras, no audience, 'no dramas' as Dane would say! Just your lovely Kelly who clearly loved you so much. My thoughts are with her now as they are with you and Dane. So much love from so many people here who will be forever in your debt. Sleep tight, hero. God bless xxxxx
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Was good to talk with your lovely Kelly at the remembrance service yesterday. And nice to know what a good mate you were to Dane. Still hard to take in that you are both over there together now. I drove past on the day of your funeral, and was so touched by the turnout. I was crying by the time I got home, never in my wildest dreams thinking the same would be happening for my own son just weeks later.
You're leaving has left so much sadness which nothing can comfort. We can only hope that you are both there somewhere, having as much fun as you did here.
I never knew you, but I love you because you were Dane's friend and because of what you have sacrificed for the rest of us. You will NEVER be forgotten, son. RIP xxxxx
~~~~~~~ I AM NOT GONE ~~~~~~~~
I am not gone, I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.
Now...
I'm an echo in your laughter,
a reflection in your tears,
an extra thread of strength
to help you overcome your fears.
I'm an added ray of sunshine,
more joy for you to share,
a fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there.
Copyright� Terri McPherson.2002
Thinking of you
I never met you darling, but have heard so much about you through our son, Dane, who we have sadly also lost, and thru his sister, Jess. My heart goes out to your family and to Kelly. We share their pain and can only pray that you are in safe hands now. God bless xxxxx
a great loss
Hey mate i was gutted to hear this devastating news, you was a true soldlier and friend. I knew you for 7 months whilst in traing and you were up there with the best of them.your in a safe and tranqulle place now mate.take care mate.
Dean Harrison
tobie , i dont know what to put on here theres so much i want to say to you and tell you.but one thing i want you to know is that i love you so much and always will , miss you millions handsome .
One of the good guys
Tobie, I've always had a soft spot in my heart kept just for you. Will treasure the brief time we spent together, so long ago. Hope you find someone to have a pint with on the other side, I know you'd be bored sitting around on a cloud!! Will never forget you honey, love ya, Haze
Gentle Giant
Tobie my freind,i`ll never forget all the good times we all had in pencoed,you were the sweetest funniest person i knew and was always there for your friends.Im so sad that you`ve gone,may you rest in peace lv and will be deeply missed.God Bless tobie..lots of lv Em.x
A good true friend
Tobie,in your short life you made many people,and our son was one of them. There are times I would have loved to have been a "fly on the wall" when you drove back to wherever you were stationed.
Our thought s and prayers go out to all those who loved you,and served with you. You will be sorely missed Tobie(Fas).
Rest in peace.
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