Death of a soldier - RIP Private Tahuna Tahapeehi

[shrub]

I was saddened to read about this young man's death yesterday. He was riding his bike and was hit by another soldier; a young pregnat woman. I guess it hit me hard because my son is also a soldier and a biker, and I know the calibre of these young men and women and the focus they all have - you need to be good to get into the modern army.

A sad day.

[2wheeldrifter]

A death is a death no matter who you are mate!

[shrub]

A death is a death no matter who you are mate!

I agree, and this illustrates that behind the simple headline is a sad story of a tragic loss that goes so beyond a few words.

[CookMySock]

I bet the poor lady feels like shit too..

Steve

[shrub]

I bet the poor lady feels like shit too..

Steve

I can imagine she does - they will know each other and have friends in common because the services are like a family. I get nervous every time I drive a cage because I know just how dangerous the things are, and it scares me thinking about what could happen if I had a lapse of concentration.

[crazyhorse]

My thoughts are with them all - yes they are all like family. I hope they support each other at this time, despite how hard it may be

[Elysium]

Yeah gutted to read about that in the paper and he was only so young too. I know it wasn't my brother as he drives a LAV. Saw the picture and looked like the bike may have hit the car as the car was turning right?

[nico]

young fulla was from my old unit as well 10 tpt , knw the place well corner of bell road unfortunally was always just a mater of time on that corner, almost got taken out there so many times . very sad to read this in the paper this morning , condulsces to the family

[p.dath]

Condolences to the families involved.

[Smifffy]

R.I.P. Private Tahuna Tahapeehi

[marty]

I used to work with his father Tama. Shortly after leaving our work Tama died - it's a year ago in June - a very sad time for his family.