| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 19 years |
| Date of Birth | 4/1988 |
| Date of Death | 11/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,878 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.”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."
god it hurts
I SAID, “GOD I HURT,”
AND GOD SAID, “I KNOW,
”
I SAID, “GOD I CRY A LOT”
AND GOD SAID, “THAT IS WHY I GAVE YOU TEARS,
”
I SAID,”GOD I AM SO DEPRESSED”
AND GOD SAID, “THAT’S WHY I GAVE YOU SUNSHINE,
”
I SAID “GOD LIFE IS SO HARD”
AND GOD SAID,”THAT’S WHY I GAVE YOU LOVED ONES,
”
I SAID,”GOD MY LOVED ONE DIED”
AND GOD SAID “SO DID MINE,
”
I SAID, “GOD IT IS SUCH A LOSS”
AND GOD SAID”I SAW MINE NAILED TO A CROSS,
”
I SAID,”BUT GOD, YOUR LOVED ONE LIVES,”
AND GOD SAID “SO DOES YOURS,”
I SAID “GOD WHERE ARE THEY NOW?”
AND GOD SAID “MINE IS ON THE RIGHT AND YOURS IS IN THE LIGHT,”
I SAID “GOD IT HURTS”
AND GOD SAID “I KNOW”
forever young
such a same 18 and 19 its heartbreaking to hear of people so young to die, my freind passed away 11 days before his 20 birthday. i just hope yous find him in heaven and take care of each other till where all back together again. till then sleeptight angels with the sweetest dreams and god bless your family and freinds x r.i.p
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.
If only
To the memory of two special guys IF ONLY more of the youth of today were as dedicated and caring about their family, friends, comrades and country what a wonderful place this would be, you were a credit to us all god bless you sleep peacefully guys, your family, friends & comrades need you to watch over them and I'm sure you will do that.
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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