Mayo family devastated after soldier's death

The heartbroken family of a Mayo man killed while serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan were expecting him home before Christmas.

Mayo family devastated after soldier's death
Fri, 14 Nov, 2008 - 12:12

The heartbroken family of a Mayo man killed while serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan were expecting him home before Christmas.

Robert McKibben, 32, from Westport, died along with a comrade when their tank was bombed during a patrol in the dangerous Helmand province on Wednesday.

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