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Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill

    
Tuesday, May 09 2006 @ 04:35 AM EDT
Contributed by: River97
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Individuals GBwww.mod.uk -- Flight Lieutenant Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill, aged 32, served as a Flight Operations Officer at Royal Air Force Benson.

Born in Canterbury, Sarah-Jayne joined the Royal Air Force as an airwoman in May 1997 and on completion of her basic training was posted to RAF Coningsby in October 1997.

An ambitious and extremely competent airwoman, her potential was quickly recognised and she was selected for Initial Officer Training in October 2001. Upon graduation in April 2002, she was commissioned into the Air Traffic Control Branch. Following a change in specialisation in March 2003, Sarah completed her Flight Operations Officer Training and was subsequently posted to RAF Northolt where she began her first commissioned tour as an Operations Officer. From here she deployed to Iraq for the first time.

Posted to RAF Benson in May 2005, she made an immediate and impressive impact as the Flight Operations Officer on 28 (AC) Sqn. She rapidly became a trusted and well-liked member of the team, and deployed to Kenya for an exercise in Autumn 2005. Here she worked closely with the British Army controlling an exercise for the Royal Air Force Merlin helicopters, whilst taking the Army on in every sense. She outran them in the ‘morning mile’ and shone brightly as a strong staff officer amongst the Army’s best. Sarah-Jayne was keen to again put her knowledge and experience to the test and she returned to Iraq in the operations officer role earlier this year.

Group Captain Duncan Welham, Station Commander Royal Air Force Benson, said of her:

"Sarah-Jayne was one of the Royal Air Force’s finest: courageous, upbeat and unselfish. She was a dedicated officer who will be missed by us all.

"Whilst at Benson Sarah-Jayne’s lively character and commitment to colleagues and friends made her extremely popular both in the workplace and across the wider station community. There was nothing that she would not tackle and her contribution to all aspects of life and work was actively sought, valued and appreciated. She was a keen sportswoman who enjoyed running, rowing and football. She leaves behind a devoted husband Lee, also in the Royal Air Force."

Her husband, Lee, released the following statement:

"Sarah was my best friend and my most beloved wife. She was also an adored daughter and sister, highly loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

"Her love of sport and outdoor activities was only outshone by her commitment to the Royal Air Force, of which she and I are extremely proud to be part.

"Her loss has greatly affected and impacted on more people than anyone can comprehend.

"On behalf of her close family and friends we would like to express our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all those people who have expressed their sympathy at this most difficult of times whilst also wishing to thank all in the MOD, at every level, for their most gracious respect and support.

"It is at this time that we would also like, and request, that all media respect our family and friends' privacy, allowing us to grieve for a most wonderful person."
 
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Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, May 09 2006 @ 05:51 PM EDT
Sarah-Jayne you are a HERO: to your country men and women. An you are a HERO to AMERICA! You have given the ULITMATE SCARIFICE for us ALL! Thank you for being a sister to our son. I can assure you Gregory felt that way of her and all that serve from Great Britain! Sarah-Jayne is with Gregory. He was more protective to women serving. Not that he didn't want them too! He just wanted them to live a full life, to enjoy life, marriage and a family. Healing is a very slow process. Take it one day at a time. Be very supportive toward one another. remeber understanding is the key. You all loved her in your own way: as she loved you all. reflect on the many many very precious and fond memories each of you sahred with Sarah-Jayne. She is resting in peace. Still very much in your hearts. from fallen father US ARMY Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04 Please checkout www.fallenheroesmemorial.com many many interesting site. I can only hope and pray GREAT BRITAIN does similar things for the fallen soldier and the families! reach out to your community and political leaders today. Request a STREET be named in sarah-Jayne's honour. So no one ever forgets! She not only served her country> she served her community too!. It is the very least her community and country can do for her.
Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, May 09 2006 @ 08:53 PM EDT
Lee, I am so sorry you lost Sarah-Jayne, your best friend and your greatest love. From this article I can see that she was a beautiful person in every sense of the word. I admire your strength and fortitude that was displayed in your words.

To Sarah-Jayne's parents and siblings I also express my sorrow. I cannot imagine what it is like to lose any of my siblings... especially one so generous and fun-loving. And to lose my son, my God I can't even imagine.

I felt compelled, though I have never met her, to let you all know that from what I just read about her... the world is most definitely at a loss without Sarah-Jayne. My husband is in Iraq serving right now and I can only hope that if something like this ever happened I would be as strong as you all have been. My thoughts are with you.

-Allison
Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill
Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, May 27 2006 @ 12:56 AM EDT
Memorial Day USA We honor our soldiers that served in all conflicts and war. An to remember all our fallen. Today, we remember every soldier that served Great Britain and all your fallen soldiers. Sarah_Jayne, your not forgotten, remebered today, all the tomorrow.s and forever never ever to be forgotten. My heart and prays are with Sarah_Jayne and her family!
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