Book of condolence for Matthew Hatton (From York Press)
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Lance Bombardier Matthew Philip Hatton 1986 - 2009
Book of condolence for Matthew Hatton
11:03am Monday 17th August 2009 in
THIS is Lance Bombardier Matthew Hatton, out on patrol in Afghanistan, doing the job he loved and had always dreamed of doing.
The picture of the 23-year-old from Haxby, York, was taken in Sangin, Helmand province, on a tour of duty earlier this month.
Less than a fortnight later, he was killed when two bombs exploded as he was back on patrol serving his country.
This page is dedicated to personal tributes to Matthew and we ask that you respect his memory, family and friends at all times.
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Comments(16)
284york
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1:59pm Mon 17 Aug 09
Mullarkian
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5:14pm Mon 17 Aug 09
To lose a young man in the prime of life is terrible, but he was doing what he wanted to do and achieved his ambition to be a first class soldier.
RIP Matthew - I have nothing but admiration for you and all the lads in Afghan.
Artyman
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5:36pm Mon 17 Aug 09
Not dead just moved on to a different battleground, Bye for now Hatts always remembered!
topumpire1
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5:56pm Mon 17 Aug 09
LizRoebuck
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9:45am Tue 18 Aug 09
warringtonyorkie
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2:04pm Tue 18 Aug 09
Next time you feel hard done by, think about what this Hero and all the rest of them fighting for our country go through every day and take stock of what we have.
R.I.P Pal
Daniel, Warrington
chrisfawcett
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2:05pm Tue 18 Aug 09
He always wanted to be a soldier and he stands out in my eyes as one of the few that actually followed through with his dreams. His determination to succeed has been echoed by his friends, family and colleagues and I have no doubt he would have gone far if only given the chance.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this heartbreaking time.
Zetkin
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4:59pm Tue 18 Aug 09
kstrickson
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6:50pm Tue 18 Aug 09
I grew up with Matthew and was very proud of him. He worked so hard for his career in the Army and loved it very much.
we will never forget you Matt.
Always in our thoughts. Always in our hearts. Never Forgotten.
Love to the family and respects to Matthew, Haxby's Hero!
Yorkie123
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8:03pm Tue 18 Aug 09
My thoughts are with the family and friends.
I am sure he will never be forgotten.
monkey trousers
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10:35pm Tue 18 Aug 09
daft act
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12:15pm Wed 19 Aug 09
jayjay2203
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1:03pm Wed 19 Aug 09
Your family will be very sad at this moment in time but also very proud of a brave man who was trying to make a difference and protect the British people long term.
RIP dude
jackleeming
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9:51am Thu 20 Aug 09
chris12345
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2:24am Fri 4 Sep 09
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AL20 says...
12:52pm Mon 17 Aug 09
I still cant believe it :(
Rest in peace.
xxx
My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt's family and Tasha at this sad time.