| Location | Bolton |
| Age | 25 years |
| Date of Birth | 1981 |
| Date of Death | 2006 |
| Visitors | 2,935 since 19/08/2006 |
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Corporal Mark Cridge died in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, on 22 March.
Cpl Cridge, who was 3 weeks short of his 26th birthday, joined the Army in April 2001.
He was working as part of a small team providing communications from Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Lt Col Alan Blackwell, his commanding officer said: "Corporal Cridge was an instantly likeable young man. Well respected by all ranks, he was a good all round soldier who clearly enjoyed his trade.
"Mark was a natural athlete and was always among the first to volunteer to play sport for his troop or squadron. He often turned in a good score on the cricket pitch.
"Mark trained hard with the regiment in preparation for the deployment to Afghanistan and was excited about the tour.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We have all lost a soldier and friend who was very capable, good company and widely respected."
A true friend
Mark, we think about you every year and lay a cross for you too! We miss you and you laugh.
You will never be forgotten...til we see you again.
The Mundy's
I think about you often Mark, especially at this time of year. We had such a laugh working in Iraq with 3 Div. You were one of the lads in a close team.
My thoughts go to your family now, I know they must be so proud of you, as am I to have served with a such a lovely young man and a good soldier.
Deano.
FIX YOU
Mark, was and 'still is i'm sure' a coldplay nut, as he blared it out of his room in 7th Sigs. on the day of your funeral i held it together well, we all did, until the song Fix You was played! well every time i hear it i think of you boyo!!!!
Daz b
Mark,
As it approaches Remembrance Sunday - I will be thinking of you - a really top bloke - served with and lived with you at 3 Div. You are missed.
iv been thinking a lot about you mark, i went to school with you and we were good friends...
it saddened me deeply when i got news that you had snuck away without a goodbye.
you were a beautiful person genuine and so sweet..
We will miss you so much. I know you will make a beautiful angel.. Sweet dreams hunni.. x
My thoughts are with your family especially now x
love you always
We little knew that morning that God was going to all your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Our love as always xx
A BELATED MESSAGE FOR A HERO
Morning Mark so sorry ive not been on for a few days but have had trouble with my internet.I really wanted to leave you lads & girls messages for remembrance sunday but you have been in my thoughts all w/end.I hope you were all very impressed by the turn out at all the services for yous around the country.Everyone of you are all HERO'S and will never be forgotten.
I hope your family are doing ok thank you for all your lovely messages.My love to you and all the family.xxxxxxxxxx
I know you cry
every single day
and I was still there
you constantly pray
I am with you
when you wake in the morn
and your heart is still broken
shattered and torn
I watch with pride
as you put on your mask
the one that gets you through
your public task
when people ask 'how are you today'
'I'm getting there' I hear you say
I still see though
when you close your door
every emotion and hurt
is so painfully sore
I touch your face
and help you to try and regain
your beautiful smile
please don't be in pain
I walk with you
into dreamland at night
I take hold of your hand
and together we take flight
I want you to know
wherever you go or whatever you do
I AM ETERNALLY NEARBY
AND FOREVER CLOSE TO YOU
REST IN PEACE HERO XXXXXXX
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