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Soldier named in Afghanistan shooting
The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier killed in Afghanistan as Sapper Richard Reginald Walker from 28 Engineer Regiment.
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"It is our way of showing support"
Veterans have gathered to pay their respects to a North East soldier killed in Afghanistan, as he has flown home.
Sapper Richard Walker, from Washington, was shot dead by a member of the Afghan National Army last week.
His family is at a private repatriation ceremony at RAF Brize Norton.
As a tribute to Sapper Walker veterans fell silent in the village of Sedgefield where they gather to mark each loss of life.
Soldier repatriated on Wearside
Sapper Walker was killed and six others injured when the Afghan soldier opened fire on international and ANA troops.
He leaves behind a young daughter, Lilly-Faith, who he had only known for 18 months before he was deployed for his first tour of Afghanistan in September.
"Richard held two things close to his heart - his daughter and his colleagues
in the Army.
A proud, patriotic man, he died doing a job he loved, supporting his friends."
- Family of Sapper Walker
"Sapper Walker was the epitome of a true Sapper, one who would roll up his sleeves and get on with the task in hand no matter what, but importantly he would do it with great humour."
- Lieutenant Colonel Chas Story, Commanding Officer, 28 Engineer Regiment
At 11am, Sedgefield village green fell silent as veterans paid their respects once again.
It has become a local focal point for many as members of Sedgefield Village Veterans gather to mark each loss.
It was confirmed yesterday that another British soldier died in hospital from wounds suffered in combat in Afghanistan. He was from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and was flown back to Britain for treatment.
The number of members of UK forces to have died since operations in Afghanistan began in October 2001 now stands at 440.
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Veterans pay respects to North East soldier
Veterans have gathered to pay their respects to a North East soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Sapper Richard Walker, from Washington, was shot dead by a member of the Afghan National Army last week.
To mark his repatriation this morning, the Sedgefield Village Veterans are holding a special ceremony.
The 23-year-old was serving with 28 Engineer Regiment. He was described by his senior officer as a "true sapper who had a promising future".
His family are expected to attend his repatriation ceremony at RAF Brize Norton.
Soldier killed in Afghanistan to be repatriated today
The body of Sapper Richard Walker, who died in a shooting in Afghanistan two weeks ago, is being repatriated later. The 23 was originally from Leeds but lived on Wearside.
Tributes to a North East soldier
Family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to Sapper Richard Walker: a "devoted father", who was killed by an Afghan soldier on Monday.
Sapper Richard Walker was a devoted father.
Sapper Richard Walker was shot and killed by an Afghan Soldier at a patrol base on Monday. The many tributes paid to him have all included how proud he was of his daughter Lilly-Faith. She was 18 months old when he left for his tour of duty in Afghanistan.
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Soldier named in Afghanistan shooting
The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier killed in Afghanistan as Sapper Richard Reginald Walker from 28 Engineer Regiment.
Read the full storyNato spokesman on death of British soldier in Afghanistan
Nato command spokesman Brigadier General Gunter Katz has spoken about the 'insider attack' in Helmand province at a news conference in Kabul:
"Yesterday, a suspected member of the Afghan National Army shot and killed a British soldier."
"He turned his weapon against members of the Afghan National Army and ISAF, and was shot during the incident that took place at the patrol base Hazrat in the province".
He also confirmed that the incident is under investigation.
Ripon based soldier killed in Afghanistan
A soldier attached to a North Yorkshire-based regiment in has been killed in an apparent "green-on-blue" attack.
The soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, was shot dead by a suspected member of the Afghan National Army yesterday in Helmand Province.
His family have been informed.
Spokesman: PM's thoughts with killed soldier's family
by Libby Wiener - Political CorrespondentThe death of a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment in Helmand Province was described as a "tragic incident" by the Prime Minster's spokesman today.
He said David Cameron's thoughts are "very much with the family and friends of the soldier".
The man, who hasn't been named, was shot dead by a suspected member of the Afghan National Army yesterday at Patrol Base Hazrat in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province.
His family has been told.
He was the latest victim of a "green-on-blue" attack - where Afghans turn their weapons on their coalition colleagues.
The spokesman dismissed suggestions that a change of tactics are needed, insisting measures were already in place to improve vetting and screening of Afghan security personnel.
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