Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, an Army Reservist, had been fulfilling a long-term ambition to serve her country on an operational tour in Iraq when their military base came under rocket attack.

There to greet the hearse were several of Lance Corporal Gillon’s friends and colleagues, Members of the British Legion bowed their standards in honour as the hearse came to a stop in front of the garden of remembrance for friends and families to pay their respects and place flowers on the roof.LCpl Gillon, a sports physiotherapist in her civilian life, joined the Army Reserve in 2015 as a Combat Medical Technician as part of the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving with the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry.She deployed in November 2019 with the Irish Guards Battlegroup to Iraq on Op SHADER, the British military’s contribution to the multi-national coalition delivering training and mentoring to Iraqi Security Forces in support of their fight against Daesh.LCpl Gillon was a hugely popular member of the medical team and was well respected for her professional competence and her willingness and desire to help others. The Irish Guards Battlegroup have lost a hugely respected soldier and I pass on my prayers and condolences to LCpl Gillon’s family.”,“Brodie was a caring and loveable woman. She served the men and women of the Irish Guards fantastically well during her time with us, quickly fitting in and making friends across the Battlegroup as we played our part in the vital work of training Iraqi and Kurdish Security Forces.“The Irish Guards and those from across the Coalition of nations working in Iraq have been enriched by her professionalism and character. I am hurt at the recent events and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.”,“I knew Brodie not only as a work colleague but as a friend. We will never forget her. Rest in peace.“From the warm testimonies of those who served with her, it’s clear that LCpl Gillon was held in the highest regard and was a shining example of what our Armed Forces stand for, inspiring those around her and always putting others first.“My thoughts go out to her loved ones at this incredibly difficult time and we will ensure they receive all the necessary support.”,Share this article   Tweet    US Hemorrhaging Weapons to Mexico, One at a Time ANALYSIS Written by Zachary …,Copyright © 2020 Soldier of Fortune Magazine,British Army: 26-year-old Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, Killed in Iraq, was laid to rest today,on British Army: 26-year-old Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, Killed in Iraq, was laid to rest today,Iraq war vet was attacked and defended himself; political correctness got him indicted, now he’s dead,Rochester Police Captain calls out politicians’ push for gun laws after mass shooting: I’m going to vomit,901st MP Detachment bids military working dog Vito farewell,A 2008 Synthetic Model to Make a COVID-19 Virus in the Laboratory.

Her healing and strength will guide us as we carry on without her, for her.”.Always looking for new opportunities to challenge herself and develop more experience, LCpl Gillon volunteered to be part of the Royal Guard at Ballater, Scotland in 2019 and then again to be part of the Irish Guards Battle Group during their deployment to Iraq in 2020. She was passionate in the way that she treated her peers and there was never a dull moment with you, especially with your strong Scottish accent.

Rest easy kid.”,“Even though I only knew Brodie for just short of a year, she was a person I knew I could trust.

She brought immeasurable love, fun and energy to our lives and was so generous in every way. Rest easy Brodie.”.My Dearest Brodie and I started a journey and only recently spoke about the end of the tour and going forward. A British reservist who died in a rocket attack in Iraq has been repatriated to the UK. Please join us in lighting a candle to remember 26-year-old Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, who was laid to rest today.It is with great sadness that the British Army must confirm the tragic death of Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon whilst on duty in the Middle East on 11 March 2020.LCpl Gillon, 26, served as a Reserve with the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry.

LCpl Gillon’s coffin, borne by six of her comrades was carefully collected from rear of the aircraft and placed in a waiting hearse to be taken to the Repatriation Centre’s Chapel of Rest.The funeral cortege left RAF Brize Norton via the Britannia Gate to proceed through the village of Brize Norton passing the memorial garden and its tolling bell. Her colleagues in the Irish Guards Battlegroup with whom she was deployed, remember her as an inspiring and dedicated soldier.“LCpl Brodie Gillon of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry was serving as a medic attached to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards Battlegroup on Operation Shader 10 in Taji, Iraq when she was tragically killed by enemy action on the night of Wednesday 11th March 2020.“A bright, confident and highly competent soldier, she was liked and respected by all who knew her. I had the pleasure of living next door to her in our accommodation and was always greeted with a friendly ‘Hello Sir’ when we met. A British soldier killed in a rocket attack on a military base in Iraq has been named as 26-year-old Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon. LCpl Gillon’s coffin, borne by six of her comrades was carefully collected from rear of the aircraft and placed in a waiting hearse to be taken to the Repatriation Centre’s Chapel of Rest.The funeral cortege left RAF Brize Norton via the Britannia Gate to proceed through the village of Brize Norton passing the memorial garden and its tolling bell. I had the pleasure of living next door to her in our accommodation and was always greeted with a friendly ‘Hello Sir’ when we met. She would always give up her time to benefit the guys down at the training team with advanced med training and scenarios. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Our thoughts and prayers are with her whole family.The Deputy Commander Field Army, Major General Celia Harvey OBE QVRM TD DL, said:It is with a heavy heart that one of my first duties as Deputy Commander Field Army is to report the very sad loss of one of our brave soldiers.