In recent months Sangin's reputation as the grimmest British sector in Helmand has been reinforced, as the death toll in the Battlegroup serving there has climbed to 27 since last October.
Bond investors have bailed, its banks are on the brink and politicians have passed the grimmest budget in its history, but Facebook still believes in putting more money (and staff) into Ireland.
"He was an exceptional talent both behind the camera and editing the work of others and even in the grimmest circumstances he always made sure to live life to the fullest, " Lyon said.
As Portugal passes the halfway mark of its three-year adjustment program, the steep tax increases facing many families have made the outlook for 2013 -- the third consecutive year of austerity, recession and rising unemployment -- the grimmest yet.