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Updated date: Nov 20, 2022 1:49 PM EST . Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. Major General Matthew Holmes served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. and Quinton Matthew Holmes Our beloved Quinton Holmes, age 35, passed away in the early morning of June 5, 2017 of a massive heart attack. "But my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with Matts family. A force spokeswoman said officers were sent to the scene in Winchester, Hampshire, following a "concern for welfare" call. It is so undignified, unfair. Vivek Chaudhary For Mailonline Holmes served as Commandant General Royal Marines from 2019 to 2021. There are no events at this time. Email Address: o OCCR @gmail.com +2 emails. "Matt was also a dear friend to many, and a close friend of mine for over 20 years," he said, offering his "deepest sympathy" to his family. We are taking this whole thing one day at a time. The former head of the Royal Marines has died suddenly at the age of 54. 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. 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. His great smile, one of a kind personality, and loyalty to family and friends will 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 obituary is not public at the time, we will share more as we learn about the obituary and possibly the funeral. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, was attended by 700 people at Winchester Cathedral, Tributes were paid by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed. Selma. A unique soul with a great personality has an amazing sense of humour, diligent and caring. Major General Matthew, a married father-of-two who lived in Hampshire, served in all the UK's recent conflicts and was Commandant General Royal Marines for 20 months from June 2019 until this April. The Ministry of Defence said he had a distinguished career, which also included operational tours in Northern Ireland and Kosovo. Major General Matthew Holmes was found hanged at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2 after having 'concerns' about his career and his marriage. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sarah revealed that the family have not finalised plans for the funeral and that she intends to travel from her home in Cornwall to Winchester over the coming day to meet with Lea and the two children she had with Major General Holmes; Nelly and Will. "My sincerest condolences lie with Matt's family and those closest to him.". Boris Johnson has led tributes to the former head of the Royal Marines, who died on Saturday at the age of 54. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Katie Holmes star in the film . The highly decorated marine was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queens 2019 Birthday Honours. All services for Matthew and private and under the care of the GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. In March 2020 he welcomed Prince Harry, the former Captain General of the Royal Marines, and Meghan Markle to the Mountbatten Festival of Music, before sitting next to them at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The friend said: 'The poor family haven't even had time to bury him and certain naval factions are already trying to settle scores and pass the buck. The circumstances of his death are being investigated and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. 'For me as Matt's wife, it has been a privilege over many years to receive the support, camaraderie and friendship from the Royal Marines and Royal Navy family. State officials say the delay stems. Actor: Blue Heelers. The circumstances of his death are being investigated and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Maj Gen Holmes commanded 42 Commando Royal Marines from 2006 to 2008 and was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan in 2007. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Major General Matthew John Holmes, CBE, DSO (29 June 1967 2 October 2021) was a British senior Royal Marines officer who served for more than three decades in the armed forces. Eamonn Holmes was spotted using a wheelchair as he arrived at Wembley to cheer on his beloved Manchester United as they took on Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday. Maj Gen Matthew Holmes, 54, who served in Northern. [8] In April 2016 he was selected as the first chief of staff of Standing Joint Force Headquarters, a high-readiness expeditionary command and control headquarters based in Northwood, which he oversaw from establishment to full operating capacity in just two years. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. He commanded 42 Commando Royal Marines from 2006 to 2008 and was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan in 2007. I remember and celebrate him, alongside all those who he is with now. %privacy_policy%. Max Channon. Each time I saw him he appeared really glum and rarely smiled. 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. The previous head of the Royal Marines has "tragically" died in circumstances that are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence and his colleagues said on Sunday. We had numerous encounters, and I think that was the beauty of his service with us. Major General Holmes, aged 54, was a great supporter of the Parachute Regiment and personal friend to many paras, including our previous Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer . He was quite a regimented, proud, self-contained man and not very emotional. Once a marine, always a marine.. Matthew and I were last in touch on Friday evening and I never thought he would take his own life.. The last person the state executed was Matthew Wrinkles, who died by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison on Dec. 11, 2009. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Northern Ireland. One said: 'Lea worked from home and told me last year how the pressure of the lockdown was putting a strain on her family life. Once a marine, always a marine. The source explained critics would be left with 'red faces' when the truth emerged, and blamed 'people with agendas' for the mudslinging. And when the police broke the door down to get in, they found Matts body.. The former head of the Royal Marines has been found dead as Royal Navy chiefs paid tribute to one of the "most senior and highly decorated Royal Marines". 'The death is not being treated as suspicious and we are preparing a file for the coroner. A licensed firearm was seized by police from the home of the former head of the Royal Marines days before his death. Another revealed how Major General Holmes and his wife Lea had been invited to a Neighbourhood watch drinks reception but did not attend. It was attended by his widow, Lea, and a gathering of 600 people, including senior naval officers. 16:21 GMT 04 Oct 2021 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. Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said that Maj Gen . Today, Mr Johnson said in a tweet: 'I am very saddened to learn of the death of Major General Matt Holmes. He added: 'Normally they would attend together but for the last two, neither of them has shown up. 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. [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. 2023 BBC. My heart goes out to him and his family. "I will miss him. [12] Having served only 22 months of the three-year appointment, he was removed from the post on 30 April 2021 due to restructuring of the role into a three-star appointment. He is an actor, known for Blue Heelers (1994), Bones (2005) and Salem (2014). 'We are one family, together, just as we learned, and as we trained, alongside each other at the Commando Training Centre. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. [19] Prior to the funeral, Lieutenant General Robert Magowan sent a letter to retired commanders, appealing for calm following disputes between the Marines and the Royal Navy. After a 7-year courageous battle and roller-coaster journey with leukemia, Matthew enjoyed one last beautiful evening, full of love, laughter and hugs aplenty, with his parents . Matt was on a great summer adventure to Alaska when a car accident took his young life. He was found dead on Saturday and colleagues since called the . Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Major General Holmess older sister, Sarah Holmes said: Matthew confided in me a lot because we were very close. His career included operational tours in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. [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. But my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with Matts family. [22] The Royal Marines Band Service performed the music ending with the Last Post and God Save the Queen. 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. Interior RTW Fall 2023. Please accept our deep condolences on his . We mourn the loss of one of our most senior and highly decorated Royal Marines; a devoted former Commandant General who had served the nation, the Royal Navy and his beloved Corps with distinction for 33 years.. Earlier this year Major General Holmes was a pallbearer at Prince Philip's funeral in April during the procession to the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. For confidential support call Samaritans on 116123 or visit a Samaritans branch. Prior to his death, Maj Gen Holmes had told colleagues he was struggling to cope with Britain's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Woman is left 'looking like Rose West' thanks to unflattering Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern Watch as shoplifter puts BACK products he's trying to steal after live CCTV hub tells him: 'You're being Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? [20] In addition to Holmes' widow and two children, more than 700 people attended the funeral, including the Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, the outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, his replacement, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, and Rear Admiral Mike Utley, Commander of the UK's Strike Force. He was the loving son of Jamie R. Holmes and Erin R. Holmes, and their significant others, Melissa Adelstein and Matt Jackson. Cause of death Details of the circumstance surrounding our beloved, Matthew Holmesdeath is not public yet, we will share more as we learn. A source close to Sir Tony Radakin, who was named Chief of Defence staff last week, said his family had been friends with the Holmeses for more than 20 years and were devastated by his death, claiming conflict with Sir Tony contributed to the decline in his mental health. We request that their privacy is respected at this time.'. 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He was courageous and had committed his life to serving in the Royal Marines; he was selfless to such an extent that this was more important than his own career progression. 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. Defence secretary Ben Wallace said Maj Gen Holmes had served "with distinction and rigour", At his funeral, Maj Gen Holmes' coffin was carried by the same pallbearers that joined him at Prince Philip's funeral in April, Maj Gen Holmes (front) was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan. Officers were called just before 3pm to a house in Winchester following the discovery of a mans body, a Hampshire Police spokesman said. MailOnline understands the decision to see him removed from his post in favour of a more senior figure was not made to him in person. After tours of Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and . ', For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123, visit a local branch or go to www.samaritans.org, By Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. [5] For his leadership in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in July 2007,[6] while under his command 42 Commando was awarded one Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, seven Military Crosses and seven Mentions in Despatches. Married father-of-two Major General Matthew Holmes CBE served in all the UK's recent conflicts He was Commandant General Royal Marines for 20 months from June 2019 until April this year He will be sorely missed by the Service and especially the Corps Family. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [21] Flag bearers from the Royal Marines Association and the United States Marine Corps, lined the approach to the cathedral as the hearse carrying the coffin approached. Requiescat in Pace.. The father-of-two was also awarded a CBE in 2019 and has been described as 'one of our most senior and highly decorated Royal Marines'. His wife,Lea delivered a eulogy at his funeral on Wednesday, in which she urged mourners 'not to believe' rumours surrounding his suicide. This resulted in the seizure of a licensed firearm. She is devastated, as we all are. His g 'It matters not that he was a General, but it does that he is a Royal Marine. Matt was also a dear friend to many, and a close friend of mine for over 20 years. We are one family, together, just as we learned, and as we trained, alongside each other at the Commando Training Centre. 'But my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with Matt's family. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Matthew Holmes, 54, died suddenly on Saturday, Holmes commanded 42 Commando Royal Marines from 2006 to 2008, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 'The last time I actually saw her and Matt together in the pub was before the pandemic in December 2019. 'He was exceptionally proud to have served as Commandant General. 'Matt was also a dear friend to many, and a close friend of mine for over 20 years. Holmes was born on 29 June 1967 in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, to Christopher Holmes and Linda Holmes. 'It is making my job harder as CGRM. In loving memory of Matthew F. Holmes, He is pictured with his wife Lea and daughter Eleanor after receiving the award at Buckingham Palace in 2007, Friends claimed Maj Gen Holmes was 'treated like s***' over his three-year stint as the Commandant General Royal Marines and was ultimately sacked via email Above: Major General Matthew Holmes receives the Distinguished Service Order from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2007. Sarah said: He wasnt sure what the future held for him and that didnt help matters. He is survived by : his wife Debbora Holmes; his siblings, Charles Holmes (Toni), Karen Holmes and Elizabeth Allen (Don); his mother-in-law Jane Fiorentino; his siblings-in-law, Michael Fiorentino (Ellen) and Lisa Fiorentino; his nieces and nephews, Rocco Potts (Jenna), Julianne Fiorentino, Michelle Potts, Michael Fiorentino, Charlie Holmes, Danielle Bolland (Chris Bolland), Nicole Deck, Kirsten Deck and Amanda Deck; his great-niece Rosie Bolland; and his pets, Mia, Oliver and Teddy. In April, he was part of the procession at Prince Philip's funeral towards the steps of St George's Chapel. The prime minister said he was "very saddened" to learn. He was deployed to Zimbabwe then Brunei with 45 Commando before redeploying to Northern Ireland, this time to South Armagh in command of a company of 42 Commando. Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said he would be requesting details from the Royal Navy about his removal from his position of Commandant General. He was a pallbearer at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in April during the procession to the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. An inquest heard Maj Gen Matthew Holmes died as a result of hanging, and had concerns about his marriage and career. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. A Royal Navy spokesman said the service would not comment on the letter and said it was focusing on providing support to Maj Gen Holmes' family at the time of his funeral. A DECORATED marine commander who served in Afghanistan has been found dead. The 54-year-old was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, earlier this month, an inquest heard We are one family, together, just as we learned, and as we trained, alongside each other at the Commando Training Centre. A friend, speaking anonymously at his funeral on Wednesday, told the Times: 'He was trying to sustain the identity of the Royal Marines and yet he was completely ignored and treated like s***. Sad day for Royal Marines. He returned to the UK in May 2019. An inquest heard Maj Gen Matthew Holmes died as a result of hanging, and had concerns about his marriage and career. Circumstances into the death of Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today. But I also think of you all. Major General Matthew Holmes passed away on Saturday and the circumstances of his death are being investigated . Major General Holmes had split from his wife Lea and lost his job as Commandant General. Their loss is the greatest and most painful: we will be there for them now and always.'. 12 October 2021 T he former head of the Royal Marines took his own life after having "concerns about his marriage and service career", a hearing to open the inquest into his death was told.. 17:30 GMT 04 Oct 2021. Chris Eggheads Death Obituary: Chris EggheadsCause Of Death, Rebecca Beatty Obituary Death: Rebecca Beatty Quinte West | Rebecca BeattyCause Of Death. The MoD did not respond to request for comment on this. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Joan Holmes. True Blood (2014) 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.'. ', Opening the inquest into Maj Gen Holmes' death, Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said: 'It's suspected that Matthew Holmes had a number of concerns at the time of his death including matters relating to his marriage and his service career. Major General Matthew Holmes, who was still a serving officer, was described by the First Sea Lord as a "close friend". The father-of-two from Hampshire was a friend of Prince Harryandserved in all the UK's recent conflicts until leaving military in April. May he rest in peace. Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Sherevealed that her brother was also stressed over his professional future as he prepared to leave the Armed Forces in October. He joined the Royal Marines in 1988. 2 Matthew Holmes, 54, died suddenly on Saturday Credit: MoD 2 Holmes commanded 42 Commando Royal Marines from 2006 to 2008 Credit: MoD Holmes was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1988. [1] He was succeeded as Commandant General by Lieutenant General Robert Magowan. "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. His death is not being treated as suspicious, but the cause is unknown the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123, visit a local branch or go to www.samaritans.org. He was born in New York, NY, and has Obituary/Death Notice Maps & Directions Tributes/Condolences Online Memorial Donations Family Login Ole Queen October 30, 1930 - February 12, 2023 She said: 'My husband Matt was a kind, generous man. 'Sadly, the news doesn't surprise me. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. What's he waiting for? Read about our approach to external linking. [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. 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. One said: 'It's been like that for the past three months. Anthony King Chair of War Studies, Politics and International Studies Department at Warwick University also said: Im shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Major General Matt Holmes. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. 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