British Soldier, L/Sgt Dale Alanzo McCallum, age 31, from 1st Battalion Scots Guards, was shot dead in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2010.
Jamaican-born L/Sgt McCallum was just two months from promotion to sergeant.
The father of one enlisted in the Army in June 1998 and was later stationed in Germany, before deployments in Kosovo and three tours in Iraq.
His family paid tribute, saying: "Dale was a wonderful father, brilliant brother, a loving son.
"He was cherished and highly respected by everyone that knew him. We all loved Dale for his easygoing attitude and his sunshine smile, for his mannerisms and his charm.
"Dale was passionate about life and displayed immense enthusiasm for every challenge he took on."
Lt Col Lincoln Jopp, commanding officer of 1st Battalion Scots Guards, said L/Sgt McCallum was "a consummate soldier".
Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Dale McCallum is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen
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