British soldier Major Kevin McCool has died in Kenya, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has mentioned.
The 32-year-old, who died whereas off obligation on 29 November, had served in Europe, the Middle East, the Falklands and Africa, the MoD mentioned.
The soldier was allegedly attacked whereas on a motorbike journey off base, The Telegraph reported.
The MoD gave no additional info surrounding his loss of life in an announcement.
He is survived by his mom and father, his two brothers and two sisters, the ministry added.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was amongst those that paid tribute to the soldier.
“It’s clear from the tributes of those who knew him that Major McCool was an exceptional person and an exceptional soldier, loved and respected in equal measure, who served his country with distinction,” he mentioned.
“My thoughts and sympathies are with his family, friends, and colleagues currently coming to terms with this most tragic loss.”
Commissioned from Sandhurst in August 2014, Major McCool was described by his commanding officer as a “fearless” man who had the “utmost integrity”.
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“A bright light has gone out among our ranks. He will be missed, but never forgotten,” they mentioned.
As effectively as a “glittering operational record”, Major McCool was mentioned to have “aced” most of the army’s hardest programs.
His officer commanding added: “Kevin McCool’s eyes shone with his spirit of adventure and with his focused, determined nature.
“He was a pilgrim soul within the truest sense. Intelligent, pro-active and selfless, he was at his greatest and at his happiest while serving others and while going through challenges ‘within the enviornment’.
“Spotting opportunities, restless to serve and to seek out challenges, pushing himself to the frontiers, helping others; that is how we will remember him. He was the best of us.”
The MoD mentioned Major McCool had a “mischievous twinkle in his eye” which made him “tremendous fun to be with”.
“Kevin thrived in the military environment. He was at his best when deployed, and at his very best when the conditions were at their very worst,” an announcement from the ministry mentioned.
Source: information.sky.com”