Eighteen-year-old Sean Lewis Boland, a sapper with 1 Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) Regiment, died in hospital on Sunday 19/02/12 after he fallen ill with Meningitis. Sean, who was born in Rochdale and grew up around Spotland, joined the army shortly after leaving Oulder Hill Community School and Language College when he was 16. He completed basic training at Winchester before becoming a combat engineer. Sean had been based at barracks in Chatham, near Gillingham, since last July. He was a much loved and inspiration to others, Sean was always smiling, helping others and playing tricks. He is a much loved young gentleman will sadly missed by many. RIP SEAN LEWIS BOLAND