With deep sadness, we can confirm the death of a soldier in the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Lieutenant Colonel Jon Cresswell, Commanding Officer of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
The Regiment was devastated to learn of the tragic loss of Captain Dave Seath during 2016’s London Marathon. Dave was an outstanding commando officer, a natural leader and a true gentleman. He was my Assistant Adjutant and so I knew him very well. He served on operations in Helmand with 19th Regiment Royal Artillery before joining the Commando Gunners and earning his green beret.
Witty, charming and polished, Dave was a fabulous host and stylish performer. As such he was the obvious choice to lead the Blue Peter Ten Tors team last year. Selected to train the future officers of the Afghan National Army later this year in the rank of major, Dave had a great career ahead of him. The thoughts of the Regiment are with Gaby and Dave’s family and friends at this tragic time. We have lost one of the great characters of our Regiment and take strength from the memory of his example and leadership.
David’s family and close friends paid tribute to David and welcomed donations in David’s memory to his Help for Heroes fundraising page.
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