| Location | Nuneaton |
| Age | 18 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1990 |
| Date of Death | 16/08/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,996 since 21/08/2009 |
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Fusilier Louis Carter was born in Nuneaton in 1990. He joined the Army in January 2007, and on successful completion of AFC Harrogate and his infantry training at ITC Catterick, was posted to the Second Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in April 2009. He was always eager and proud to be a Fusilier and Infantryman.
On arrival in Battalion, Fusilier Carter was immediately sent out to join 3 Platoon, A Company, attached to the 2 RIFLES Battle Group serving in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Despite the daunting task of deploying straight to a war zone Fusilier Carter adapted himself well to life on operations and very quickly became a respected and popular member of 2 Section, 3 Platoon. A keen footballer, rugby player and cricketer he did not have time to establish himself in any of the Battalion teams. His football form on Op HERRICK 10 suggests he was not far off the mark. He was a keen Coventry City supporter and whenever possible go and watch his beloved team.
Fusilier Carter's life was tragically cut short when he was killed whilst extracting his section commander whilst on patrol on the morning of 16 August 2009. It is a testament to this young man's character that in the face of great danger he died trying to save his fallen commander. A young life and fledgling career cut short due to his selfless act in trying to save his
Hey Louis
Hey, it's just me Megan,
Just want to say, you are truly missed and not a day goes by when I dont think about you. You were always class and not enough words to describe how awsome you really are.
Forever in my thoughts
Megan xxx
Playground In Honour Of Louis
Nuneaton soldier Louis Carter memorial to be unveiled
Oct 13 2010
THE memory of teenage soldier Louis Carter who was killed in action will be honoured when a new playground is unveiled in Nuneaton’s Riversley Park.
The £275,000 council project will be named as a tribute to Fusilier Louis Carter, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan last year aged just 18.
He lived and went to school near the park and enjoyed playing there as a youngster.
Two of Louis’ childhood friends, Stuart Allison and Sam Mullaney, have been invited to perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park on Monday, October 25 at 1pm.
Hey Louis, its nathan, just been looking back at our time In Harrogate...miss you mate we all do. RIP will never be forgotton xxx
8TH NOVEMBER 2009
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..`""-----""`....SENDING MY LOVE ON REMEMBERANCE
SUNDAY.LOVE AS ALWAYS FROM ANNEMARIE AND DAVID XXXXXXXXXXXXX
A soldier never to be fogotten
God Bless You & Your Family
my thoughts and prayers are with you always
thank you for serving our country proud
sleep tight young hero xx
love from a cousin of LCPL James Fullarton
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Be a guiding light
When i heard that you had gone, it broke my heart to hear it. I would never have thought that one of the lads i went to school with, being killed so young.
We never really saw eye to eye, but missing you mate. Always a great laugh you were.
Now you are at peace, and you can be a guiding light to those still in Afghanistan, protect them from further harm please mate, and look over my cousin out there please.
Hero you are, hero to the masses, hero to me. Save us a few seats man, x x x x
hi lou.... its angie.... have been looking at some pics of you and ryan in the samr shirt...... but different colours... lol... ya pair o buggas.xxx you are one special person.xxxxxxxxx have got some pics to go on here and sorry babe u will hate me for it...xxxxx you are picking ya nose...xxxxx we will neva eva forget you....xxxxxxxx remember the time when mum was at work i was here.. and when it was time for bed u stood at the top of the stairs, and i said night night lou lou...xxxx well thats what i am saying now....... night night lou lou and sleep tight darling...xxxxx... you will always be in my heart.... you are my night in shining armour..... love you baby...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
My thoughts are with your family & loved ones at theis very sad time.
You were a hero, who died trying to save someone else's life, a fellow local lad too.
All the people of Coventry, Bedworth & Nuneaton are so proud of you all.
R.I.P x
There is discipline in A Soldier
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in A Soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in A Soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in A Soldier
that he will not compromise.
There is something in A Soldier
that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in A Soldier
that beats from his heart.
A Soldier isn't a title any man
can be hired to do,
A Soldier is the soul of that man
buried deep inside of you.
A Soldier's job isn't finished after
an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week,
A Soldier is always A Soldier
even while he sleeps.
A Soldier serves his country first
and his life is left behind,
A Soldier has to sacrifice what
comes first in a civilian's mind.
If you are civilian -
I am saying this to you.....
next time you see A Soldier
remember what they do.
A Soldier is the one that is brave
protecting you .
If you know A Soldier -
I am saying this to you.....
RIP Carter....Gone But Neva Fogotten!!!
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