March 28, 2012

Michael Foley

British soldier Lance Corporal Michael Foley, age 25, died on March 26, 2012, in Afghanistan. 

Michael was a member of the Adjutant General's Corp. He was from Burnley. 

He was shot and killed by an Afghan soldier at the main entrance to the Lashkar Gah Main Operating Base in Helmand province.

He joined the Army in September of 2003. He deployed to Afghanistan in September of 2011. 

Raphael, Archangel, pray
for Michael
Military officials describe Michael as selfless, dedicated, enthusiastic and energetic. 

Family members stated that he will be sorely missed and that they are proud of his service to his country. 

Michael is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Craig and Debbie; sister, Lisa; brother, Jordan; his wife, Sophie; and his children, Calum, Warren and Jake.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Michael Foley is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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