09/09/2013
Bloody Sunday Colonel Shot Dead
A former British Army colonel, who was in charge of the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday, has been killed in Kenya.
It is understood Edward Loden was shot dead during a robbery on Saturday in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi. It is thought he was visiting his son on holiday.
In 1972, Mr Loden had been a major in command of paratroopers in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday.
A statement released by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said Mr Loden was born in 1940, and was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1959. It added that he served on a number of operations around the world, and was awarded the MC for service in Aden in 1967. He retired from the Army in 1992.
It continued: "Edward, married to Jill, father of Jamie and Will, was a devoted family man and proud grandfather of Oliver, Amelia, Joshua, Harry and Emily.
"Jill and her sons would like to say thank you to all the overwhelming messages of love and support from wider friends and family, and request that the family be given time to come to terms with this brutal tragedy."
(JP/MH)
It is understood Edward Loden was shot dead during a robbery on Saturday in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi. It is thought he was visiting his son on holiday.
In 1972, Mr Loden had been a major in command of paratroopers in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday.
A statement released by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said Mr Loden was born in 1940, and was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1959. It added that he served on a number of operations around the world, and was awarded the MC for service in Aden in 1967. He retired from the Army in 1992.
It continued: "Edward, married to Jill, father of Jamie and Will, was a devoted family man and proud grandfather of Oliver, Amelia, Joshua, Harry and Emily.
"Jill and her sons would like to say thank you to all the overwhelming messages of love and support from wider friends and family, and request that the family be given time to come to terms with this brutal tragedy."
(JP/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 August 2019
Unionist Leaders Must Condemn 'Goading Of Victims'- SF
Sinn Fein has called on unionist leaders to condemn the appearance of emblems supporting Soldier F and the Parachute Regiment in a parade in L'Derry on Saturday.
Unionist Leaders Must Condemn 'Goading Of Victims'- SF
Sinn Fein has called on unionist leaders to condemn the appearance of emblems supporting Soldier F and the Parachute Regiment in a parade in L'Derry on Saturday.
12 August 2019
PSNI Defends Handling Of L'Derry Parade
The PSNI has defended its actions in relation to a loyalist flute band which wore Parachute Regiment insignia while marching during an Apprentice Boys parade through the city of L'Derry.
PSNI Defends Handling Of L'Derry Parade
The PSNI has defended its actions in relation to a loyalist flute band which wore Parachute Regiment insignia while marching during an Apprentice Boys parade through the city of L'Derry.
05 July 2021
SDLP 'Bitterly Disappointed' Over PPS Decision
The SDLP have described the decision by the Public Prosecution Service to discontinue the prosecution of soldiers accused of the murder of James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday and teenager Daniel Hegarty as "bitterly disappointing" and have raised significant concerns about the way families have been treated.
SDLP 'Bitterly Disappointed' Over PPS Decision
The SDLP have described the decision by the Public Prosecution Service to discontinue the prosecution of soldiers accused of the murder of James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday and teenager Daniel Hegarty as "bitterly disappointing" and have raised significant concerns about the way families have been treated.
24 November 2003
Bloody Sunday families still suffering says research
The extended families of the victims of Bloody Sunday are still suffering “significant psychological distress” 30 years after the event, according to new research carried out by University of Ulster.
Bloody Sunday families still suffering says research
The extended families of the victims of Bloody Sunday are still suffering “significant psychological distress” 30 years after the event, according to new research carried out by University of Ulster.
09 January 2002
Relatives of Bloody Sunday victims attend second film screening
The relatives of those killed on Bloody Sunday have had to steel themselves yet again for the premiere of another movie about the tragic sequence of events which took place thirty years ago.
Relatives of Bloody Sunday victims attend second film screening
The relatives of those killed on Bloody Sunday have had to steel themselves yet again for the premiere of another movie about the tragic sequence of events which took place thirty years ago.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.