| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 19 years |
| Date of Birth | 4/1988 |
| Date of Death | 11/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,623 since 30/01/2008 |
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Charles and Daniel Albanese both died in a car crash on Sunday 11th November 2007 on the A1 near Baldersby, North Yorkshire. Charles, 18, and Daniel, 19, both lived in Gorton, Manchester and were gunners based at Catterick Garrison. The two young men had a "love of life" and a passion for the Army. Charles and Daniel were the youngest of six children.
Daniel was the quiet one, although his cheeky grin left his family wondering of the mischief behind it. Charles was the baby and the cheeky one. His smile would cheer up anyone and his sense of humour kept friends and family entertained.
Lt Col John B Musgrave said "They were first rate soldiers, dedicated to their profession" "In terms of stature, their ambition and pride made them mature beyond their years, with a love of life, a sense of fun and above all a passion for the Army.ā€¯They provided inspiration, support and hope to all those they left behind, especially mum, dad, brothers Michael and James and sisters Jacqueline and Samantha who have lost their two best friends."
Lt Col John B Musgrave, commanding officer of the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, said the men were being "deeply mourned" by their comrades. He said: "They were due to serve together in 4/73 Battery. "Daniel had just completed basic training and was reporting for duty. They were first rate soldiers, dedicated to their profession. "They worked hard from the start, enjoyed their too brief time in the Army and earned the friendship of many comrades. "We will collectively miss their constant good humour and selfless attitude."
old skool friend
r.i.p daniel only found out today ,,my heart goes out to ur family xxx claire norris xx
I LOST MY ONLY TWO BROTHERS WHITIN 10 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER MY HEART GO'S OUT TO YOU ALL I NO HOW HARD IT IS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
R.I.P lads
im soo sorry for your best lads R.I.P to hear what had happen i lost my best friend so you are not on your own we all have lost someone in our lives always keep them in our hearts think of the good things what they did when they were growing up don't worry god will look after them
im sooo sorry
im soo sorry for your loss angels live on and are never forgotten they live on in the hearts of everyone they touched ... all my love emma x
to all the family i know how you feel i lost my 17 yr old son on the 11th november 2005 in a motorbike crash too lose a child is the worst thing a parent can ever imagine but im sure our sons are sharing stories up in heaven godbless you all
So, so sorry for your loss
Please let me pass on my deepest sympathies for the loss of Charles and Daniel. What a completely devastating thing for a family to endure and such a tragic loss of two lovely young lads. I really cannot imagine how the family are coping. I know that no words can bring any comfort but I just wanted the family to know that I will pray for them at this terrible time. You can see by the photograph that they must have brought so much light into people's lives ..... all those wonderful, fun and treasured memories they left behind for their loved one's will remain forever locked in their hearts and nothing can ever take those away. God will cherish the lads and keep them safe for their loved ones. God bless.
to lose 1 son is bad but 2 carnt imagine the pain you must be going through my thoughts r with you and your family........may you both rip xxx
some things I\'d like to say
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you.'
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......'My day was not in vain.'
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
I undrestand your pain
two young strong brave men to be taken when all these lads wanted to do was help keep this cruel world of ours safe my heart goes out to there mum a special lady to have had such sons to be so very proud of god bless you and all of your family i know there is a far better place than here i myself have lost two children stephen and then chantel i do know your pain my thoughts and prayers are with you god bless x x
Forever young
o My heart goes out to all the family,to the loss of such handsome lads.You can see by there smiles what two beautiful boys there are.They look so happy together.We lost my youngest son on 29th april 07 in a car accident,he to lived life to the full,happy,fun and very out going.always with a smile.All i can say is i know how you all must be feeling,the only thing what keeps us going is knowing our proud we were to have had a son with so much sense of humour,and friend to all.Hopefully charles,daniel and tuds have met,because were ever they are the place will be lit up by there smiles,and good homour.God bless Charles and Daniel xxxxx
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