| Location | Howden, East Yorkshire |
| Age | 21 years |
| Date of Birth | 1986 |
| Date of Death | 2/2007 |
| Visitors | 9,048 since 11/02/2007 |
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Private Luke Daniel Simpson
Private Luke Simpson, known as 'Boob' to his friends, was born on 22 January 1986. He lived in Howden, near York, and joined the Army at the age of 16. He had two sisters and Pte Simpson's father served with the Battalion as a Sergeant Major.
On 3 September 2002, Private Luke Simpson enlisted into the Army, beginning his career at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick the following January. On completion of his Combat Infantryman's Course he joined 1st Battalion The Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Yorkshire in July 2003 and served in both Northern Ireland and Bosnia.
Having passed a challenging selection cadre, he spent a considerable amount of time in the Reconnaissance Platoon, where he was very highly regarded. On 6 June 2006, The Prince of Wales's Own became 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment and, following a period of training, the unit deployed to Iraq on 5 November 2006.
Pte Simpson was identified as a rising star early in his career by his commanders and colleagues. He was an extremely professional soldier with superb standards who loved the Army as much as he loved life. His enthusiasm was infectious too. He could always be relied upon to lift the morale in his platoon during difficult times and such was his popularity that he had an ability to be cheeky to his superiors without getting into trouble.
Happy Birthday
Happy 26th Birthday Luke! Hope you're having fun up there. Still thinking of you and missing you.Love Jen xx
WHERE PEACE FLOWS LIKE A RIVER.
Together We Will Journey
To That Land Up In The Sky
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Where The Harps Are Gently Playing
As A Host Of Angels Sing
Where The Road Is Paved With Diamonds
And The Golden Bells Do Ring.
Where The Path Is Set Before Us
Shining Brightly As The Sun
We Will See The Face Of Jesus
When Our Final Race Is Run.
Where The Peace Flows Like A River
Winding Through The Streets Of Gold
We Will Dine With Priests And Prophets
When The key To Life, We Hold.
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
In That Sacred Promised Land
Where God Holds The Gift Of Freedom
In The Cleft Of His Right Hand.
Where We'll See The Face Of Loved Ones
Long Before Us, Gone Away
What A Day Of Sweet Rejoicing
When We Meet Again Someday.
Where We'll Gather At The River
In Our Home Up In The Sky
Where The Peace Flows Like A Fountain
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Author/Written By: Marilyn Ferguson
� 2004
Sleep well young man, i wish i could of met you just to give you a cuddle, talk about your life and what you had seen and just have one hell of a busy day exploring around places you enjoyed. everyone misses you, even i do and i didnt know you, just hearing your story of your life from others on here gives me an insight of the person you are, take care of all who know you, and have fun with the other soldiers up in heaven hiding behind the clouds, lots of love laura mummy to an angel xx
thank you x
rip luke you was one of my brothers best mates (pte paul davey)he has not being the same since he came bak from iraq.As people might know he was in the roadside bomb along with you and will you will always be in his memory as the one who saved his life and all my family respect you for that x he had a lil baby boy on the 17 of febuary and named it lukas after you. i really thank you for what you did for my brother and you will be in all our hearts forever, you are very brave luke x
R.I.P
You always made me smile
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish that you were here, I am so proud of you and everything that you acheived, an amazing soldier and a true gent. Miss you more with every year that passes. You will always have a place in my heart. Love You Forever. Jen xxxx
Its been 2 years and it doesnt get any easier, R.I.P. Lukey Boy, in our hearts every day and forever.love dad,shell n clan xxxxx
2 yrs
2yrs today and not a day goes by when you are not thought of, I know you are watching over your family and friends and are keeping them safe especially your gorgeous nephew ryan who you never got to meet. Thinking of you always. Glasby family x
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