He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019. Hampshire Constabulary said an armed unit attended his family home on 22 September. May you find comfort knowing that life continues forever in heaven even as the memories shared live forever in our hearts. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The former head of the Royal Marines has died in a suspected suicide after struggling with a split from his wife and losing his job.Major General Matthew Holmes CBE, 54, was removed as Commandant . Major General Holmes was found dead aged 54 in a suspected suicide, six months after leaving the role halfway through what is normally a three-year tenure. Major General Matthew Holmes was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 as well as Commandant General up until April this year. First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC, said: 'I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic death of Matt Holmes. I remember and celebrate him, alongside all those who he is with now. Maj Gen Holmes, who had also recently split with his wife, Lea, spoke in April of feeling 'constrained' in his role by the head of the Armed Forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. 'It matters not that he was a General, but it does that he is a Royal Marine. First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said: I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic death of Matt Holmes. The. Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said he would be requesting details from the Royal Navy about his removal from his position of Commandant General. He will be sorely missed by the Service and especially the Corps Family. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: It is with deep regret that we can confirm that Major General Matthew Holmes CBE DSO died on 2 October 2021. A licensed firearm was seized by police from the home of the former head of the Royal Marines days before his death. The decorated officer, who served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, was Commandant General fromJune 2019 until April 2021. The former head of the Royal Marines has died - and the circumstances of his death are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Matthew Holmes. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, and resided in Freehold Twp., NJ, and North Plainfield, NJ, prior to settling. Their friends and neighbours told MailOnline of their shock at his death, adding that the couple had not been happy for a while and that they had lived at their home in Winchester for 17 years. HOLMES, Matthew Roger, Sr., 76, of Richmond, departed this life , Monday, May 30, 2022. [2], After being promoted to brigadier on 19 March 2013, Holmes became Head of Future and Maritime teams at the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, the Ministry of Defence's think tank. The circumstances surrounding the death of a former head of the Royal Marines over the weekend is being investigated. The widow of the former head of the Royal Marine has paid tribute to her "kind, generous" husband after he took his own life at the age of 54. At Prince Philips funeral in April, he had helped carry his coffin to Windsor Castle. She is the one who called the police on Saturday afternoon because she could not get into the house. Please accept our deep condolences on his . Commandant General Royal Marines, Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE said: My predecessor as Commandant General Royal Marines and my friend, Matt Holmes, tragically died at the weekend. STEPHEN "POPPY" VEVE, 72, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus, Lakewood Twp., NJ. Most recently, on February 25, Holmes was photographed in New York City wearing black sweatpants, a white sweater, a crossbody bag, a long vegan sherpa coat by Simkhai, and . Major General Matthew Holmes was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 as well as Commandant General up until April this year. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious and we are preparing a file for the coroner. I am a brain, Watson. The Ministry of Defence said he had a distinguished career, which also included operational tours in Northern Ireland and Kosovo. It also emerged that police attended another incident at the home on September 22, in which a shotgun was seized from his home after a concern for welfare call. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Therefore, it is the brain I must consider.". Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. "I will miss him. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, and resided in Freehold Twp., NJ, and North Plainfield, NJ, prior to settling in Jackson Twp., 28 years ago. Referring to the colours of the shirts worn by the Navy and the Marines, Lt Gen Magowan said: 'The 'dispute' is serving to drive a wedge between white shirts and lovat, which helps nobody. Helen hinted at Trixie and Matthew's big day and admitted trouble could be looming. Beaming Princess of Wales watches a young boy backflip during St David's Day Mike Tindall's latest money-making scheme! Current Address: TNEG Indiero Rd, Jackson, NJ. The inquest heard Maj Gen Holmes was found in a bedroom in his home on 2 October. The 54-year-old was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, earlier this month, an inquest heard The last person the state executed was Matthew Wrinkles, who died by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison on Dec. 11, 2009. The funeral for the 54-year-old is being held today at Winchester Cathedral. The MoD said its thoughts, sympathies and deepest heartfelt condolences were with family and friends of Maj Gen Holmes, who had two children with his wife, Lea, a solicitor. The MoD did not respond to request for comment on this. "I will miss him. Major General Holmes said: 'He hated fuss, so we would host him and he would go straight amongst the Marines and talk to our valiant warriors. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, His death is reported to be a suspected suicide, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Major General Matthew Holmes was Commandant General up until April this year. After studying economics at the University of Exeter, he joined the Royal Marines and undertook early tours of duty to Norway, the Far East, Northern Ireland and Zimbabwe. His funeral was attended by 700 people at Winchester Cathedral on Wednesday. [1], Holmes was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire as part of the 2019 Birthday Honours[13] for his "outstanding contribution to the Royal Marines and to the United Kingdom's defence and security interests". A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: It is with deep regret that we can confirm that Major General Matthew Holmes CBE DSO died on 2 October 2021. Read about our approach to external linking. It was one of the Sussexes' final engagements in Britain before they stepped down as senior royals and moved to North America. May he rest in peace. Major General Holmes had a distinguished career, which included operational tours in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. In a letter first reported in the Daily Telegraph, Lieutenant General Rob Magowan, Commandant General Royal Marines (CGRM), wrote that Maj Gen Holmes, who was a pall-bearer at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, was in a 'bad place' following the loss of his 'dream job'. infidelity, sex, and death. LANCASTER A Massachusetts man has been charged with reckless conduct and vehicular assault in the ATV collision that seriously injured N.H. Please if you have any form of concern, suggestions, or query as regards this publication, kindly contact us. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. We are one family, together, just as we learned, and as we trained, alongside each other at the Commando Training Centre. He was quite a regimented, proud, self-contained man and not very emotional. 16:21 GMT 04 Oct 2021 Arrangements B.L. It comes after a war of words raged over Navy top brass mudslinging surrounding his death, with relatives said to have been angered by naval officials who raced to 'settle scores and pass the buck' over his mental health. Sherevealed that her brother was also stressed over his professional future as he prepared to leave the Armed Forces in October. Lieutenant General Rob Magowan, who had succeeded Maj Gen Holmes as Commandant General of the Royal Marines, said his friend had tragically died at the weekend. True Blood (2014) A presentation of a bouquet of flowers is a special way of showing youre thinking of them and their loss, as the bright colours reflect the personality of the passed loved one. Matthew Holmes always brought light to every room entered. At the time of his death, he was on a three-month transition period to prepare him for his new life on civvy street.. A Coos County grand jury has indicted Ryan Gingras-Jodrie, 24, of Groton, Mass., with reckless conduct. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I remember and celebrate him, alongside all those who he is with now. Quinton Matthew Holmes Our beloved Quinton Holmes, age 35, passed away in the early morning of June 5, 2017 of a massive heart attack. Teachers launch crackdown on 'TikTok riots' rocking Britain's schools: Students are forced to queue outside Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? Major General Matthew Holmes was a pallbearer at Prince Philip's funeral during the procession to the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in April. A unique soul with a great personality has an amazing sense of humour, diligent and caring. Boris Johnson led tributes from across the military to the former head of the Royal Marines who was found dead on Saturday at the age of 54. Its been awful. He was always generous with his time. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. 'But my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with Matt's family. [11] In that role, and in the context of the Integrated Review, Holmes oversaw the implementation of the Future Commando Force, the modernisationproject of the Royal Marines;as a component of the programme the Vanguard Strike Company was formed in July 2020. Once a marine, always a marine. Matt was on a great summer adventure to Alaska when a car accident took his young life. She added: Lea was my best friend before her and Matthew got married and Ive been speaking to her every day since this tragedy. Matthew is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbora Holmes; his brother, Charles Holmes and his wife, Toni; his sisters, Karen Holmes, and Elizabeth Allen and her husband, Don; his mother-in-law, Jane Fiorentino; his brother-in law, Michael Fiorentino and his wife, Ellen; his sister-in-law, Lisa Fiorentino; his nieces & nephews, Rocco Potts and his wife, Jenna, Julianne Fiorentino, Michelle Potts, Michael Fiorentino, Charlie Holmes, Danielle Bolland and her husband, Chris Bolland, Nicole Deck, Kirsten Deck, and Amanda Deck; his great niece, Rosie Bolland; and by his 3 cats, Mia, Oliver, and Teddy. Maj Gen Holmes was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan in 2007, and awarded a CBE in 2019. 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Sarah, 55, who is a year older than Major General Holmes added: As a family, we are still in shock. Men who served under him have been contacting me and telling me what an amazing, incredible and inspirational man he was. The coffin was carried by the same pallbearers that joined the major general in carrying Prince Philip's coffin at his funeral in April. It led to Major General Holmes leaving his post in April, halfway through his three-year role. The circumstances of his death are being investigated and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. In loving memory of Matthew F. Holmes, Maj Gen Matthew Holmes, 54, who served in Northern. The rest of me is a mere appendix.
Boris Johnson has led tributes to him today. Major General Matt Holmes CBE,who carried Prince Philip's coffin at his funeral, had been in a 'bad place' before his suspected suicide. Hudson - Matthew Ryan Holmes, 22, a lifelong resident of Hudson, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Matthew Holmes, JR. Obituary Matthew Holmes, JR. July 31, 1949 - December 8, 2019 Haymarket, Virginia Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Matthew's Passing. Email Address: o OCCR @gmail.com +2 emails. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said that Maj Gen . Sad day for Royal Marines. Past Addresses: Long Branch NJ, Freehold NJ +1 more. He spoke to me in detail about the issues in his marriage and Im not going to break his confidence now. She is devastated, as we all are. Major General Matthew Holmes passed away on Saturday and the circumstances of his death are being investigated . [3] Following that, Holmes joined coalition forces in Afghanistan for Operation Jacana from March to July 2002. [9] On 9 May 2018 he was promoted to major general and appointed director of the Resolute Support Mission Ministerial Advisory Group in Afghanistan. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Funeral arrangement under the care ofGeorge S. Hassler Funeral Home. Requiescat in Pace.. "But my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with Matts family. But I also think of you all. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. Wetumpka. Matthew Holmes, born July 17, 1976 in Albury, Australia, is an Australian actor who plays the role of Charles Dupont on the HBO original series True Blood. He served as the Commandant General until the end of April this year. [7] Following the 201516 UK floods, Holmes was asked to conduct a review of national flood preparedness and response at behest of "Flood Minister" Rory Stewart. It comes after awar of words raged over Navy top brass mudslinging surrounding his death, with relatives said to have been angered by naval officials who raced to 'settle scores and pass the buck' over his mental health. [10] He was then Deputy Adviser to Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior in Kabul, then Senior British Military Representative in Afghanistan from November of the same year. [2], Holmes was appointed Commandant General Royal Marines on 14 June 2019, taking over from Major General Charles Stickland. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. We realised a few months ago that Lea wasn't around and thought something was up, but Matt wasn't the kind of guy who would speak about that kind of stuff.'. PM Boris Johnson said he was very saddened to learn of the death of Major General Matt Holmes., He added: My thoughts are with Matts family and friends at this difficult time, as well as the Royal Marines and Royal Navy who I know will feel this loss keenly.. "I first met him when he was CO of 42 Commando on Herrick V. And did a bit of work on FCF earlier this year for him. He was educated at Desborough School, a comprehensive school in Maidenhead, Berkshire. He first served with 42 Commando then trained in Norway with 40 Commando, before being deployed to West Belfast in 199394 as part of on Operation Banner during The Troubles. 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Boris Johnson today said he was 'very saddened' by the death of a former head of the Royal Marines who was one of Britain's most senior military officers. Girl, 2, looks star-struck as she presents Kate with a gift of Daffodils for St David's A bargain fit for a king: Grade II-listed manor house complete with barn and gatehouse is listed at auction Who said black and white pics were flattering! He died suddenly on Saturday aged 54. 'My heart goes out to him and his family. An inquest heard Maj Gen Matthew Holmes died as a result of hanging, and had concerns about his marriage and career. Officers allege Holmes reached for an. Your email address will not be published. Each time I saw him he appeared really glum and rarely smiled. He will be sorely missed by the Service and especially the Corps Family. matthew kelly wife meggie. I remember and celebrate him, alongside all those who he is with now. The sister of a senior Armed Forces commander today said her family is 'devastated' after the 54-year-old took his own life following a split from his wife and the loss of his dream job leading the Royal Marines. Holmes was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1988. Let the family know you are thinking of them. ', Neighbours revealed that they had not seen Major General Holmes and his wife Lea together for 'several months.'. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. Holmes was awarded the United States Legion of Merit "for his outstanding service" in Afghanistan as military commander and as deputy adviser to the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Affairs. Holmes was born on 29 June 1967 in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, to Christopher Holmes and Linda Holmes. 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