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RE Cap
Sapper Luke Allsopp
Royal Engineers
33 Engr Regt (EOD)
 

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence can confirm the death of Sapper Luke Allsopp, 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) on 23 March 2003. Aged 24, Sapper Luke Allsopp came from North London.

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Troulan, the Commanding Officer of 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), issued the following statement:

"Luke Allsopp was a very capable individual who was well liked within the Squadron, and a valued team member. He had served within bomb disposal in Cyprus and Kenya. He leaves behind a loving family and girlfriend, Katy. The family have been informed and we are giving them as much support as we can through this difficult time."
Luke Allsopp
 
The media are asked to respect the family's privacy.
 
 

On Wednesday 7 May 2003 Sapper Allsopp was laid to rest following a funeral service at All Saints Church, Wimbish, with full military honours.

More than 250 mourners led by his sister Nina and stepfather Michael Pawsey attended Sapper Allsopp's funeral.

One of the soldier's friends, Sergeant Sean McLoughlin, told mourners that Sapper Allsopp was affectionately known as "Muscles".

Sergeant McLoughlin said: "He lived life to the max and he enjoyed it"   "we can be certain he is with us now with a pint in hand, drinking his farewells".

  Funeral

"He lived as a soldier and he died as a soldier. A soldier fighting for peace and for right."

Sapper Allsopp joined the Army in 1997 and had served in Cyprus and Kenya before being sent to Iraq.