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A British soldier killed in an explosion while on routine patrol in Afghanistan has been named. A British soldier killed in an blast while on routine patrol in Afghanistan was a father of four children, including a nine-week old son.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O'Donnell, 40, from the Royal Logistic Corps, died in the explosion in Musa Qala, southern Helmand province, on Wednesday.Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary O'Donnell, 40, from the Royal Logistic Corps, died in the explosion in Musa Qala, southern Helmand province, on Wednesday.
The father-of-four was "living the dream" said his widow. He died nine weeks after the birth of their son Ben. His widow Toni said he was "living the dream," in Afghanistan.
The death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 118. His death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 118.
His widow Toni said: "Gary was living the dream and we are all very proud of who he was and he will be missed greatly."
The cause of the explosion is being investigated.The cause of the explosion is being investigated.
His widow added: "We are all very proud of who he was and he will be missed greatly."
Speaking On Wednesday Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This soldier's death will have a lasting impact on his family and friends as well as those who served alongside him.Speaking On Wednesday Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This soldier's death will have a lasting impact on his family and friends as well as those who served alongside him.
"We will ensure that he is never forgotten.""We will ensure that he is never forgotten."
Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences.Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences.
"We are saddened by this soldier's death and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones," he said."We are saddened by this soldier's death and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones," he said.
"This soldier's life was taken while helping to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan.""This soldier's life was taken while helping to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan."
Most of Britain's 8,000 troops in Afghanistan are based in Helmand province.Most of Britain's 8,000 troops in Afghanistan are based in Helmand province.