It was such an honour to know Bob in the short time i did know him,such a sad loss! Condolences go to all his family and close friends.

Debbie Hornshaw (nee) Bagguley

Bob,
well were do i start from the meals to the laughs with honey and twinkle.
You will be missed by many people. Its is so sad that this has happen to such a great dad and person.
Forever in all our hearts bob, stay strong twinkle if you ever need anything just ask all our love
hollie, neil, honey and lily rest in peace mate x

I have known Bob since 2004. At the time, I was at the lowest point of my life. Bob picked me up and gave me a reason to carry on, he saved me so many times. Day by day, hour by hour, he talked all the pain out of me and brought happiness back to my life. I will be forever thankful and consider myself blessed to have been loved by him.

At the time of Bob’s death, we were closer than we had ever been. We had spoken just the week before and had lots of wonderful plans for the future. While these will never be realised, the sorrow I feel can be nothing to that of the love of his life, his Twink. He was so incredibly proud of her and my darling I am so, so sorry.

I have no idea how life will be without him, how life can be without him, but am so very, very proud.

Rest now my babe, ‘Bob and his Shelles forever’. Not a day will pass without a tear.

Yours always

Shelley xxxx

Dear Bob,
It is a very sad week for all that knew you, we have lost a great man and Twink an amazing dad who doted on her, You have been a true friend over the years someone i knew i could always turn to and i will miss you dearly. I am going to miss the banter or should i say abuse you used to give me haha. I am glad we had the chance to chat just a few weeks back. Your Job meant the world to you and i am so proud of you for the work you did out there and for risking your life for us.
sleep well Jackie xxx

The four years I spent with The Royal Dragoon Guards were good years. Bob you were one of the "characters" that made me laugh so much and enjoy my time with the Regiment. A Royal Dragoon Guard to the end - Fare thee well - Quis Separabit.

"To add little style and panache to what would otherwise be an unsightly brawl"
Rest easy big fella

Roy Penhallurick

Totally gutted that Bob has been taken away from us. Wont ever forget our drunken nights shouting gunnery fire orders at each other like a pair of right goons!
I will promise you budddy that we will make sure flowers from u are put on Steph's grave every now and then! Hopefully you are both together now in gods arms mate.
Anyway this world has lost a top lad and a big void has been left in a lot of peoples lifes.
Twinkle if you read this my heart goes out to you..try and be brave..your father certainly was.
All i got left to say is Big lad were gonna miss you and one day i will join you in the big FUP in the sky..rest in peace brother.xx

Twink has lost an amazing Dad, we’ve all lost a great soldier and I’ve lost a dear and caring friend. You’ll always have a massive place in my heart Dave, made in England all the way! Miss you, Cags x

David,
thankyou for teaching me my tomboy ways, the scar on my chin will now be treasured forever. I always you knew you would do something great with your life and turn it round. Your family and friends are so proud of you. My thoughts are with those you leave behind, thank you for making this world a safer place to be xxxxxxxxx
Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
R.I.P DAVID

LOVE CATHY

David or 'Monkey' as he was known then, was my mate right through school. I lost touch with him for a while, but thankfully we caught up again recently and were the best of mates again. I'm so glad we got the chance to meet up, and as I thought, nothing had changed. He was still the daft bugger he always was. One big difference though - he was a dad to the gorgeous Twink, and what a dad!!!
David was so proud of what he did, but so so proud of Twink. She kept him going through tough times.
I miss you so much fella, wish I could have one more drink with you...
Em.xx

Staff Sergeant Steve McKinley RDG, Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant, 4th Mechanised Brigade Reconnaissance Force said:

"Bob always had a story to tell, most of which would involve drinking and his blackberry. Bob fancied himself as a bit of a wide boy, a player, but to his close friends he was just Bob, a soldier like many of us that refused to grow up.

"Bob joined the Brigade Reconnaissance Force as a medic, to which he played his role well. He was a first class medic and the years of experience under his belt made him an invaluable asset.

"Making it into the BRF was, for Bob, the single and best thing he had ever managed to achieve. Only a few weeks ago, on R&R, Bob said that making it into the BRF was the best thing he had ever done. Regimental life just wouldn't be enough for him now, such was his ambition.

"My heart goes out to Bob's family and daughter who he leaves behind. Bob was a loving father. He always put his daughter first and made sure she wanted for nothing; only the best would do for his princess."

Warrant Officer Class 2 Anthony McCormack, Squadron Sergeant Major, D (The Green Horse) Squadron, The Royal Dragoon Guards said:

"Dave 'Bob' Monkhouse was a giant of a man, and had a story for every occasion. He was very proud to be a Royal Dragoon Guard, and particularly so to be a member of the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess.

"He was a noble man, and it is fitting that his job was to treat injured soldiers and civilians on the battlefield. Everyone who knew him understands that he had at last found his niche in life, working in the Brigade Reconnaissance Force. He was very proud of what he'd achieved with them, and so were we all. It is true to say that he made a very real difference in Helmand, to the people and to the soldiers he worked alongside on a daily basis.

"However, the focus of his life was his daughter 'Twink'. He gave up everything he had for her and to be with her, he loved her deeply.

"He died a brave man, and that is how he will be remembered by everyone in the Regiment, now and forever. Quis Seperabit."