I followed your channel because my grandad, who was a marine engineer aboard HMS Coventry on 25 May 1982, always loved the Falklands so very much - and to have played a small part in the defence of your beautiful home, I always thought, was the proudest achievement of his life. That's why I initially followed...but you know something? I'm staying anyway, because even without the personal connection, this channel is so interesting! You showcase the very best of the Falklands and their people. I think I understand now why my grandad held you so dear to his heart.
@Stand6633 күн бұрын
I love watching expert tradesman at work . The shearers are very skilfull. The wool must be of high quality unique to the Falklands. It’s quality must be good for bed quilts, blankets, clothing, even for house insulation, because, if mixed with plaster, it keeps the home warm in winter and cool in the summer. ✅👍
@zedwpd3 күн бұрын
As a 20 year US Air Force Veteran and Suzuki M109 BOSS rider, I salute you.
@Maxim34358 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service 👏🏻🇬🇧❤️👍
@simonbird197318 күн бұрын
Paella is one of my favourite dishes. Best wishes from Plymouth, UK 🇬🇧
@sebastiannegrete310121 күн бұрын
Uk and Chile, a long friendship 🤝🤝🤝
@Atheosandras25 күн бұрын
Absolutely the right thing to do to allow all ancestors of the fallen Argentinian brave soldiers to commemorate and pay respects to them.
@Chads-Account25 күн бұрын
As a man who lives 6,847 miles away. I am intrigued
@sidadaako406129 күн бұрын
Wow a Filipino? In Falkland Islands?! 😅 Mabuhay, kuya!
@lextalionis3754Ай бұрын
Lovely lady. Excellent interview.
@glynscothern5569Ай бұрын
So sad ...For both sides.
@davidward3407Ай бұрын
Very noble indeed
@TransportGeekeryАй бұрын
This is so poignant.
@mairiconnell6282Ай бұрын
It is very decent and British. Our family lost a member in the war. Cpl J Smith RM, KIA. He was repatriated. I am moved that the families can attend and pay their respects.
@antonyhobbs1144Ай бұрын
I served in the South Atlantic. I was lucky I came home. I hope these young men Rest in Peace
@markjinks2598Ай бұрын
An officer and a gentleman, the human face of our armed forces.
@itchyfeet6190Ай бұрын
As an ex soldier respect should be given to all fallen soldiers no matter whose side they were fighting for.
@PorkcylinderАй бұрын
On the 40th anniversary they had a memorial parade in Plymouth. I met one of the veterans who informed me they had a couple of Argentine veterans march with them. Very touching that these people hold no grudges towards each other they were just doing their jobs
@anthonywalsh7613Ай бұрын
In about 86 my battalion was posted to the Falkland Islands. And an Argentine pilot was discovered there. He was given a full military funeral
@therealisation5500Ай бұрын
Son's taking away from they're mothers away from they're sisters men taking away from they're wife's and for what
@petersmith7126Ай бұрын
Its lovely that they've still spent the time to identify so many remains so that they are now buried in a grave with a name that families can pay their respects at
@billblue1Ай бұрын
Respect for all
@njh1811Ай бұрын
As a veteran I'm proud to be British seeing the compassion from the Islanders.
@candelas31Ай бұрын
It's the things like this that make Britain Great.
@laguna3fase4Ай бұрын
The first Argentine families visited the graves in 1991, when I was detached to MPA. As I worked in the Officers Mess, I and a group of us supported the families in the Terminal building, offering drinks and other refreshments. I was humbled by the occasion. After I returned to the UK I went on leave with my wife to visit her brother in San Francisco, where we met a colleague of his who was Argentine. He told me that in 1982 he was in the Naval Reserve and was called up. He missed his ship, which was fortunate, as it was the Belgrano !
@Stand663Ай бұрын
I suggested this idea years ago, to build a hotel/ motel for visitors and tourism etc etc.. Well done 👍
@zakelweАй бұрын
Sad when middle aged men lead younger men to death over history. Still happening today. I'm glad for both Argentina and the Falklands it will not happen again.
@captainbligh3894Ай бұрын
I was there at the time , I fully support this . ❤ RIP.
@simonbird1973Ай бұрын
God Save The King 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@MrDaiseymayАй бұрын
WHAT A EXTREMELY DECENT AND HUMANE MAN HE IS. i TOOK IT FOR GRANTED THAT ALL THE FALLEN, IN WAR, IF/ WHEN, FOUND, WAS GIVEN A GRAVE OR MEMORIAL STONE. MUCH BETTER LATE, THAN NEVER. IT TOOK 15 YRS FOR THE FIRST OF MY FAMILY, TO BE ABLE TO VISIT THE WW2 GRAVE OF MY BROTHER, IN GERMANY.
@DJRJAUАй бұрын
As a civvie, I will always give foremost attention to those that served in times of war in their efforts to remember and acknowledge those of "the other side" that fell and died, and to give them their due here and now, and forever after. Politician's sentiments change with the whims wind and tide; but those whose tools of trade are arms of war and strife, know at last the true cost of life.
@otaku1524Ай бұрын
Truth. Doesn't matter which side the fallen fought on. He was someone's husband, brother, son, nephew cousin. . . someone somewhere remembers this person, or never met him saw his picture or heard other family talk about himand wonder what happened. I had a half-uncle, my Granny Moore married previously to a man named Beezley. Uncle George joined the Merchant Marine and was stationed on a Dutch ship during WW2. Was somewhere off Recife, Brazil November 1942, and U-Boat sunk his vessel. he was at sea over 60 plus days, died and was buried at sea. Survivors picked up after 83 days.What I am trying to say is that the family members were able to visit the deceased and pay respects. My Granny Moore had two boys at war, the other one was my dad (ex-USMC) he did come home finally. Met and married my mom in '48, had me in '54. Passed in 2009. Still miss him. Always important to grieve, keeps you whole emotionally.
@stephenmcdonald664Ай бұрын
Good news. I'll keep this in mind as I plan my trips. Cheers from Canada.
@BalmforthGGАй бұрын
God bless them all.
@nicholassilverio2227Ай бұрын
Remembering our fallen Soldiers who gave up their lives for family, peoples, and country. Our salutes from the Philippines. 🇫🇰🇬🇧✝️🇩🇪🇵🇭
@judithwhite9908Ай бұрын
Sad that any soldier died whatever nationality they are.
@Davman316Ай бұрын
Watching this and reading the comments made this 59 year old British Army veteran shed a tear. I'm very happy to say that during my fifteen year Territorial Army service I never had to fire a shot in anger or hurt anyone.
@davidmunro2077Ай бұрын
All the best to the F.I. love from the UK.
@isabelstokes4042Ай бұрын
What a wonderful man, and respect to the fallen soldiers of each side.
@xmanfacexАй бұрын
Much respect to the Falkland islanders for this. I would love to go to the Falkland Islands, but haven't been back since the war, maybe in a few years time.
@GayorgVonTrappАй бұрын
Utterly heartbreaking.
@ukshadow6537Ай бұрын
🫡
@abbiscuitАй бұрын
As a Falklands veteran I was so happy to watch this. The veteran communities in both countries seem to have bridged their differences and found common ground supporting each other.
@timhannah4Ай бұрын
We Will remember them! They were doing the same as us.......
@Yorkshire321Ай бұрын
👍
@nathanielwhite8769Ай бұрын
Absolutely, Great News, as there was a lot of Respect shown to and from the Argentinians and our Forces in 1982! 👍
@Petriefied0246Ай бұрын
I have had the privilege to visit the Falklands twice in my life. What was appalling was how many Argentine graves were unknown. These were the secondary victims of the war.
@fatrick5004Ай бұрын
I visit and pay my respect at every military cemetery I come across, regardless of nationality. The dead within seldom wanted to fight in whatever ridiculous war they died in. As an British soldier I have respect for anyone who served their country, willingly or not....with a few exceptions of course.