| Location | Salisbury And Raised In South Wales. |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1984 |
| Date of Death | 27/08/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,196 since 28/08/2006 |
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Lance Corporal Hetherington, from 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), based at Cawdor Barracks, Brawdy in Pembrokeshire, died following an attack on the Platoon House in Musa Qal'eh, northern Helmand Province in the early hours of the morning, local time. No other UK or friendly forces were injured in the incident.
Lance Corporal Jonathan Peter Hetherington enlisted into the Royal Signals on 1 September 2000 at Swansea. He attended the Army Technical Foundation College, Harrogate, before going on to complete phase two training as a Radio Systems Operator at the Royal School of Signals, Blandford, Dorset.
Following phase two training, he was posted to 249 Signal Squadron (AMFL), Bulford, before his subsequent posting to 102 Logistics Brigade Signal Squadron, Germany, in January 2003. It was from here that he deployed on Op TELIC 1, serving in Kuwait and Iraq, and also the Falkland Islands. During this time, Lance Corporal Hetherington also qualified as a class 2 Radio Systems Operator.
Lance Corporal Hetherington was posted to 14 Signal Regiment (EW) in February 2006 and was selected for deployment on Operation HERRICK 4, Afghanistan. He was an extremely conscientious, well-respected and popular junior non commissioned officer, whose excellent trade skills and keen sense of fun ensured that he was always in great demand.
Lieutenant Colonel Steve Vickery, his Commanding Officer, said:
"Lance Corporal Jon Hetherington had only been in Afghanistan for a short time; in this period his commitment to his profession was first class and he stood out as a young man of stature and great enthusiasm. He was a very bright junior non commissioned officer who had integrated extremely well into Regimental life since his arrival in February of this year.
"At all times his love of soldiering and great work ethic was very apparent and he also proved a very able sportsman. As such an engaging character, he was selected to join the very important Regimental Recruiting Team prior to his deployment to Afghanistan in support of the 3 Para Battlegroup. He will be fondly remembered for his amiable nature and engaging sense of humour and without doubt a very promising military career lay ahead.
"Jon was an outstanding soldier, trusted comrade and valued friend; his loss will be greatly felt by all who served with him. Naturally, our thoughts are with his family during this sad and difficult time."
Remembering John...
I had the pleasure of being in basic training with John or Taff as he was known then, we were both in the same section in Rawson Tp at the Army Apprentices College - intake 00C.
We were never really close mates but he was always super supportive when things got tough and he was a real asset to the section. When times were hard he was always there to cheer us up! A lot of us thought he would get his AT LCpl but it wasnt to be...He was then on the course behind me at Blandford where we learnt our trade and he endlessly used to rib me about being from Yorkshire and my strong northern accent!!
When I heard that John had died i was mortified and thought of all those times we'd shared and all the new experiences we had shared together as young 16 year olds joining the Army and just wish that we couldve met for a beer as adults, just to have a laugh and catch up over old times.
I think of John a lot and also of our friend Steve Dunn (another Rawson Tp 00C lad)who also unfortunately lost his life in Afghanistan.
I wish everyday that they were still with us...
Lucy Saunders (was Tring)
Xxxx
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Gone but not forgotten
Still think about you all the time mate! We'd be meeting up for our 10 year school reunion this year, i'll be buying you a pint for the occassion, love you boyo!!
JONATHAN AND RACHAEL. GERMANY
DEAR SWEET BOY, MY GRANDSON HARRY JONATHAN WAS NAMED IN YOUR MEMORY. YOU WERE ONE OF RACHAEL,S BEST FRIENDS IN GERMANY, TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU LEFT, YOU WERE ON THE PHONE TO RACHAEL, SHE LOVED AND RESPECTED YOU. YOUR TROOP IN GERMANY WILL REMEMBER RACHAEL WHITE, SHE WAS A MADAM HA!!! YOU TWO ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR ONE ANOTHER, YOU UNDERSTOOD HER. YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO KNOW RACHAEL MARRIED LEE STOCK, ALSO IN YOUR TROOP. A LOVELY MAN, KIND AND VERY LOVING. HARRY WAS BORN A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER YOUR PASSING, JONATHAN IS FOR YOU SWEETHEART, YOUR MEMORY GOES ON, AND MY DAUGHTER LOVED YOU.
WHERE PEACE FLOWS LIKE A RIVER.
Together We Will Journey
To That Land Up In The Sky
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Where The Harps Are Gently Playing
As A Host Of Angels Sing
Where The Road Is Paved With Diamonds
And The Golden Bells Do Ring.
Where The Path Is Set Before Us
Shining Brightly As The Sun
We Will See The Face Of Jesus
When Our Final Race Is Run.
Where The Peace Flows Like A River
Winding Through The Streets Of Gold
We Will Dine With Priests And Prophets
When The key To Life, We Hold.
Where The Flame Does Burn Eternal
In That Sacred Promised Land
Where God Holds The Gift Of Freedom
In The Cleft Of His Right Hand.
Where We'll See The Face Of Loved Ones
Long Before Us, Gone Away
What A Day Of Sweet Rejoicing
When We Meet Again Someday.
Where We'll Gather At The River
In Our Home Up In The Sky
Where The Peace Flows Like A Fountain
And The Soul Does Never Die.
Author/Written By: Marilyn Ferguson
� 2004
I Knew John at 249 and 10poo. top lad i lived opposite him in the block and his habit of playing crap music full blast in his room while he was at the shop broke me several time lol. many a night i would be awoken by him coming in, however if im honest i was with him most of the time, he proved that over 20 crap speakers could be wired together from 1 stereo and not burn the building down. some of the things he did when drunk i can never repeat but lol they were funny. John i look forward to seeing you, but not Yet.
i met john 2 weeks before he was due to go out to afgan, we got on really well, was like we were ment to meet, our birthdays are the same day and we were born on the same year. i'll be thinkin of you every birthday and buyin u a drink. you were so nice to me the night i met uxx
my beautiful and handsome nephew Jon
Hi Jon how are you my darling. we won against England on Saturday Wales 23 - 15 we had a drink for you, wow what a game it was, wish you were there with us all, you were in spirit and in our hearts. hope you are doing ok my darling thinking of you always and sending loads of butterfly kisses to you keep smiling Jon, I Love you so much Aunty Trudy X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
I remember the day that you were born Jonathan i was exstatic as i had a niece so having a little nephew was like the icing on the cake,you were such a bonny little boy always smiling and that smile never left your face and what a handsome face that was. Remember that gold walkers crisp tin that i kept sweets in you loved that tin everytime dad and mum dropped you off to stay with me you'd look at me with that smiley little face and i would say go on then go and get it you used to be so excited rummaging through all the goodies inside. I'm so proud of you jon, i cant believe that you have gone i think of you every day and my heart aches, only memories i have of you now (lovely memories thou)God bless you my darling jon i love and miss you always Auntie Trudy X X X X X
FOR JONATHONS MAM
ANGELS
An angel here, an angel there,
I'm surrounded by angels everywhere.
When I'm in the middle of a terrible storm
They come with their candles to keep me warm.
An angel to comfort, an angel to guide,
An angel to fill that dark hole inside.
An angel to cry on, an angel who cares,
I'm surrounded by angels, everywhere.
The angels who reach out when times are rough
Who'll listen to my heartache
and all kinds of stuff
Bright in the sunshine and in dark of night
The angels surround me with comforting light.
I guess God is busy and can't come on down
To give me a smile and take care of my frown
So He sent a few angels to brighten my day
And help to carry my burdens away.
So thank you, dear angels, more than you'll know
For watering the happiness and making it grow!
LOTS OF LOVE, JUDE. X
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