Channing Day was a 'star for the future'  Corporal Channing Day
as "a star for the future" according to Lieutenant Colonel
Phillip de Rouffignac, Commanding Officer, 3 Medical Regiment.
Corporal Channing Day Credit: MoD  "Although only 25, she had
recently been promoted to Corporal, and her current operational
experience in Iraq and Afghanistan made her a natural choice for
the demanding role she was undertaking in support of 40 Commando
Royal Marines.  "Diligent in every respect of her preparation,
she had worked hard all the way through the build-up training
and led by example in all that she did.  “Hugely popular with
her friends in Preston, Catterick and in Afghanistan, Corporal
Channing Day made the most of everything and had lived a
lifetime in a short time.  "An Army footballer, she was a real
team player in every sense."   Church service for army medic  A
book of condolence will open today for Corporal Channing Day who
was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan.