Michael Roland

British soldier Michael Roland, age 22, from Worthing, West Sussex, died on April 27, 2012, while on patrol in the Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

He was a member of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. He was shot and killed during an exchange of fire with insurgents.

Michael joined the Army in 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan for the first time at the start of April, 2012.  After his initial training, he spent a year undertaking duties at the Royal Palaces and participating in state ceremonial tasks as part of Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards.

He joined 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards in November 2010 and was a rifleman in Number Three Platoon, part of The Queen's Company.

Angels of God, pray for Michael 

Family members describe Michael as a loving and caring son who was loved by his huge extended family and friends who are devastated by the loss of him.

Military officials stated that they are extremely proud of Michael's selfless commitment. They stated that Michael was proud to be part of the Military and that he was sparky, diligent and super-fit, and had a bright future. 

Friends stated that he put his job before anything else and was eager and loyal.

Michael is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents; his girlfriend and his infant twins. 

Let us pray that Michael Roland is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.