Family of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey want answers
“What on earth are the Army doing using private security guards instead of their own soldiers to defend the base? The barracks should be where they are safest.”
Sapper Quinsey’s sister, Jaime, had been on a gap year in Singapore and flew home last night to be with her family.
She was too distressed to talk but her friend, Mark Wright, aged 26, from Kings Heath, who picked her up from the airport, said: “Jamie is devastated and it has been a huge shock.
“She has short her travel plans to come home and be with her family.
“She was going to be away for a year but has returned after just five weeks.
“The family are now pulling together to get through this difficult time.”
It is believed that Sapper Quinsey’s mother, Pamela, has been battling ill health and only came out of hospital this week.
Tributes have continued to pour in for the former Baverstock School pupil who joined the army aged 19.
Headteacher David Green said: “Baverstock School was devastated to learn of the death of Mark and his colleague in Antrim this weekend.
“There are no words to express fully our sadness and sympathy at this time and we simply send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
“Mark was a well respected member of Baverstock and showed great determination in pursuing his chosen career within the army.
“We remember him as hard working and committed.
