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A tribute has taken place in Canterbury Cathedral for soldier Pte Joseva Vatubua today. Hundreds turned up for a moving celebration of the local man's life.
The soldier, also known as "Big Joe" was killed on New Years Eve by a bomb while serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Afghanistan.
He was on patrol in the Helmand Province when the bomb exploded.
Sadly, Joe had been planning to go to Figi upon his return to England to renew his wedding vows with wife Claudette.
His sister, Alumita Koto who was among those paying tribute to him said, “Being in the military was one of Joseva’s childhood dreams, of which he worked very hard to fulfil.
The soldier, also known as "Big Joe" was killed on New Years Eve by a bomb while serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Afghanistan.
He was on patrol in the Helmand Province when the bomb exploded.
Sadly, Joe had been planning to go to Figi upon his return to England to renew his wedding vows with wife Claudette.
His sister, Alumita Koto who was among those paying tribute to him said, “Being in the military was one of Joseva’s childhood dreams, of which he worked very hard to fulfil.
“Even though he was thousands of miles away from his family physically, he was with us spiritually, mentally and emotionally. We had him in out hearts, minds and prayers.”
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