Britain's Latest War Dead Come Home to Rest

The remains of five British servicemen killed by an Afghan police officer in Afghanistan have returned to Britain, along with the body of another soldier killed in an explosion. Britain's rising death toll in Afghanistan is fueling opposition to the war. Jennifer Glasse reports for VOA from the English village of Wootton Bassett, where more than a thousand people gathered to pay their respects.

[@anon_rah01]

I live there, and have served 2/3 years in Afghanistan. Like to point out that the Queen has named it Royal Wootton Bassett.

[@DrivingWheel.]

Thank you for your service Also did you kill anyone?

[@British_platy]

@@DrivingWheel. you may not know this but the number one thing you don’t ask a serving soldier or veteran is if they have killed anyone

[@DrivingWheel.]

@@British_platy oh

[@Northman.56]

Fuck the Queen.Idiot.

[@British_platy]

@Midorima Shintaro no one knows how they’ll handle the stress of killing someone until they do it and asking someone may trigger emotionally challenging memories of them or colleagues

[@briandobson5135]

From a Former USA Service person (US Army), These British Soldiers are my cousins! Heroes all! R.I.P.

[@ULSTERISBRITISH]

Whether making their last journey home to England, Ulster, Scotland or Wales Royal Wooten Basette treated them all like family and showed what it truly means to be British. Thankyou to RWB for the love they showed to our service men and women and their families. Truly deserving of having the title royal added . ❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

[@ScouserGirl89]

they served our country well and they will never be forgotten. R.I.P to our heroes

[@Northman.56]

They served what?Sorry for them young men,but is was for nothing.Thats the hurtfull truth.

[@fives2155]

@@Northman.56 doesn't really matter. At the end of the day these people are willing to die and defend democracy, freedom and the British isles like they did in ww2. Therefore they deserve the respect, not of because what they fought for but because what they are ultimately prepared to do

[@Northman.56]

I know that ,but to be honest and i can say that because i Served in the Army for 22 yrs ,and Seen what a big lie IT all is.I dont disrespect any From These lads.Just the civiys are talking Shit Here.

[@SuperCod4567]

@@Northman.56 you're literally saying their death meant nothing that's incredibly disrespectful what's your alternative let the taliban torture and dismember kids and innocent people?

[@Northman.56]

@@SuperCod4567 I See you really think you know the score.Sad.

[@RollOnToVictory]

Rest now my warrior Rest now your hardship is over.

[@faraway4885]

RollOnToVictory this comment is underrated

[@Spanner_14]

“All gave some, yet some gave all.”

[@kowalski7086]

Hit's harder when seeing your own servicemen coming home in the coffins. Fucking proud of them 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@heatherp7199]

I was on an airline coming home and had a fallen soldier on our flight. We did not know we had one. The captain of the airline announced about 15 minutes before we landed we had a fallen soldier coming home and for us to remain seated while they took him off the plane. Not one word was spoken by anyone as we approached landing. The airline went towards the hangers where they were to take him. I was seated on that side and saw the honor guards remove the casket. I had tears rolling down my face. The gentleman seated next to me was crying too standing up singing “Amazing Grace.” Soon everyone was sing including the flight attendants. I never knew the name of the soldier, but I felt a need to pray for him and said a prayer for all to hear. Loosing a family member who served is certainly hard. How do I know? I am a sister of a fallen soldier, my brother, who served in Afghanistan.

[@ItsSteeloB]

Ysaaaaaaa i seen this comment on like 8 different videos from seperste acconunts. Your an actual clown

[@wayneb5238]

My thoughts are with the soldiers of those who died to protect us civilians safe. My brother served in Afghanistan and lost 12 fellow service man. They are true heros. They don't wear capes they are our angels. Those of you who write rude and disgusting comments. You are criminals of KZbin. This is a video of respect not a video of hatred.

[@pirateblackhawkdown9047]

Do you have problem with people saying the same thing as calling the Afghan hero's for defending their family's & country from this evil invaders from west.

[@bigboots8785]

Bloody Proud Of These Men RIP

[@stokesy887]

Rest easy gents, we’ll take watch now.

[@robbytempSpartan]

Rest in honoured peace and thank you for your service. Proud to have stood amongst the ranks.

[@paulbodman3335]

my thanks to all that has fallen and all who came home safe

[@kalijasin]

R.I.P. 🇬🇧

[@clyth41]

God bless x

[@marcdenniss43]

R.i.P MATT, two of thease brave men were from my home town , one was a friend ❤❤

[@fives2155]

Rest easy fellas. Hope you're having a bloody good one up there

[@traciebutton1886]

Always wished I could've been there but can't drive and live hundreds of miles away. But still if I could've drive I would have never mind the miles. The only soldier I knew who died was Aaron McClure. Rest in peace young man your home town remembers you. You are always thought of by people who travel down McClure way

[@fartimusbumworthy4682]

Brave men and women. May they rest in peace.

[@Northman.56]

My heart bleeds for them guys ,but for what?A land that has been invaded for years.Think why?Please learn what the truth is,before you all start talking.

[@oasisforlife6173]

Thank you just thank you ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@elle_1111]

RIP 🫡💚🇬🇧 it was more than such a sad, tragic & soul destroying day 😢 I’m very proud to have served with you, even prouder to have been there for you all on the day. To have had to sad pleasure of being able to salute you all, to have a front row seat whilst standing in front of your coffins 🥲 no I truly think non of us have or ever will actually, ‘get over it.’ You are all very remembered, nine of you will ever be forgotten either……we toast you all & the men you were each ANZAC Day & Rememberance Day ❤

[@davidclarke6718]

They were killed by their own government on a pack of lies this is heartbreaking.

[@ralfrath699]

maybe they served for our country politicains well and good for our politicains to know they will never come back again.

[@shaunlipton7254]

Rip u REAL HEROS HERE

[@micathasteings]

Rip guys so gratefull of all who died to keep us safe.god bless

[@grahamjones7328]

Gordon Brown put a uniform on and go out there!

[@Kitiwake]

And all very accepted, of course.

[@thomasmccarthy935]

Rip to you all 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@arihantrana2470]

God bless him

[@stevenwatson1060]

Best ever heroes

[@Northman57]

I respect every soldier.You Just dont get IT .Lots of Irishmen have fought in British Government wars.Learn the big Picture.

[@tateller2321]

Respect to their bravery and how they chose action over words. If only our politicans would have half the integrity of these men and women. Instead they send them off to die in wars that line their pockets and the men in dark suits

[@icarus_falling]

And what did they die for in the end. May they rest peacefully.

[@markh2355]

RIP Tommy

[@IPIRIX]

Why do we come here?

[@hutch1111111]

We watched out for the ones that were switched on, a bit too switched on for the ANA or the ANP.

[@chrisjones2224]

Used to watch the ANA convoys, drive through Camp Souter,,biggest looking bunch of chances and cutthroat, I have ever seen, and always glad they drove through, on days when I wasn't going the short distance to the Airport

[@aadrianlee]

R,I,P

[@rafaelvaldiviamanrique6141]

Really sucks that people die fighting for the oil companies

[@nigelmcquinlan1887]

There is NO oil in Afghanistan and no potential for it! There are NO Diamonds, NO Gold just a smattering of semi precious gems. However there is reticently found LITHIUM - too late China is already doing a deal.

[@dineshkerai]

It has failed in 2021

[@itsve8632]

this makes me laugh.

[@itsve8632]

funnyest video on youtube

[@Northman.56]

please wake up people .They served for nothing.

[@ziiik4398]

Fuck sake , I'm a Muslim and what not and they died protecting us , the most you can do is show some respect mate.

[@Northman.56]

@Sawyer I show respect,I fought with my brothers but you stupid shit

[@Northman.56]

@Sawyer They fought for nothing you dickhead

[@Northman.56]

@@ziiik4398 protecting who?BULLSHIT:Sorry you know nothing

[@Northman.56]

@@ziiik4398 We fought a war for money.Wake up mate.Your all so blind.

[@no1y354]

Training day gone wrong 🤩

[@parvaizchoudhry4708]

God bless x