Yardley Wood soldier killed by Real IRA in Northern Ireland
Mark Quinsey
Lieutenant Colonel Roger Lewis, Commanding Officer 38 Engineer Regiment, said: “Sapper Quinsey was an outwardly calm, resolute and motivated young soldier.
“A social live wire and hugely popular across the Regiment, he was rarely away from the centre of the action.
“We were expecting him to play a vital role maintaining the living and working conditions of British soldiers serving in Southern Afghanistan. “Tragically he has been denied this opportunity.
“This has been a traumatic time and the Regiment and I are devastated to have lost such a fine and promising soldier.”
General Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, added: “I am deeply shocked and angered by the attack in County Antrim on Saturday night.
“The peaceful garrison life so enjoyed by the soldiers and families of 38 Engineer Regiment has been shattered by this most tragic event, which is especially distressing as the regiment begins its deployment to Afghanistan.
“I offer the families and friends of those affected my heartfelt condolences and support.”
A the rest of the regiment flew to Afghanistan, Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams described the murders were “an attack on the peace process”.
He said: “It was wrong. It was counter-productive.
“My thoughts are with the families of the two men who were killed and who were injured.
“And you might take some succour from the fact that whoever was involved, they have no support and no strategy and no popular will to back up their actions.”
Tributes paid by family and friends on Facebook to soldier
