Thailand, Kanchanaburi and the Forgotten War Cemetery Chungkai Vlog-014

[@davidtowers1282]

Dear Kevin, My cousin James Joseph Towers age 19 Deck Boy on the Troopship the Empress of Asia was taken as a POW by the Japanese and made to work on the Death Railway. After a couple of months working on the Death Railway James died age 19 and is buried in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Rest in peace James Joseph Towers. Remembered by your cousin David R Towers. on the 11th November 2018.

[@markdavies4556]

The bridge over the river Kwae (Kwhere) at Kanchanaburi (Ganchan aa booree) is the original bridge, only the central two arches - destroyed by Allied bombing - have been replaced.Two were built, a temporary wooden structure and the permanent one seen here. Reenactments of the Allied bombing take place from November each year. They're best viewed from the far side of the bridge, where you'll also find a second, smaller war cemetery. Take a long boat trip to see the waterfalls at Sai Yok (Sigh York), you'll notice the undercut limestone banks along the river; these feature in the escape scenes in the movie The Deer Hunter.

[@bobsears3452]

We are still watching your great videos Kev Rest in peace Kevin

[@1corgiefc]

Very Sad Kevin let them not be Forgotten Thank you for Shareing !!

[@kevinburt1922]

Thanks Neil, It was very sad and emotional they will not be forgotten at Chungkai i an going back to do a full film on it with my drone, They are not so much forgotten more a lack of knowledge and advertising ?

[@TheRaven.]

Somewhere I think I'll visit when I come next, thanks for sharing...

[@brianjones779]

Spot on Kev! It is very emotional .

[@kevinburt1922]

Hi Brian, Thanks for your comment, It is the most saddest place i have ever been and will be going back there with my drone to do more of a documentary about it.

[@colinsmith7576]

thank you Kevin, I will go and visit in June.

[@johngillespie9632]

We will never forget, thanks Kev. So sad and like you i hope never again , repect to you Kev.

[@KevInThailandpat1]

+JOHN GILLESPIE Thanks John, It was very emotional and the Kanchanaburi war museum is coming tomorrow very very emotional

[@wanpenbaxter3605]

hi kev keep them coming m8

[@kevinburt1922]

I shall mate, Many Thanks

[@searcherfor9]

I can understand the emotion as i've been to the Menin Gate for the Last Post and the war cemetarys at Ypres and it does get to you.

[@andy-travels2345]

Hi Kev thanks for sharing the vid,,I,m heading to Thailand next year,I,ll definitely be going to the war cemetery,,,very sad

[@kevinburt1922]

Hi Andy, Thank you for watching my vlog and please do go but don't forget Chungkai Cemetery, I have a 2 Part vlog tomorrow and Friday all about there and don't go to the Nam Tok waterfall you will see why in part 1 its very funny !

[@kevalle]

On my to do list mate , maybe see you in Patts for a beer some day .

[@shinkansen4121]

This is the ode to the ANZACS but I think its very is appropriate here regardless of race or nationality: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest we forget

[@mickeyfoster603]

kev getting better all the time watched everyone now back to back. like I said you will soon have a big base of subscribers as you are not doing what people have seen a hundred times keep it real and sort an e mail so I can get in touch with some interesting ideas for ya mate.keep em coming.

[@KevInThailandpat1]

+Mickey Foster Hi Mickey, Thank you for the support and i will keep it real as best i can, I don't want to just copy the others ! Working on the email it has to be done soon but really busy, I am editing the 2 part vlog on the River Kwai and also doing a couple of others to put in storage for when i need a 1 day break ?

[@mickeyfoster603]

+Kev-In-Thailand sound mate to be honest theres a couple I unsubscribed just the same old stuff.The good thing about your vlogs is you are there on a daily basis so people can always be updated.

[@kevinburt1922]

I will always be there on as much a daily basis as i can but will always give notice via my face book kev-in Thailand if there is a problem at any time

[@mickeyfoster603]

+kevin mate the main thing is as long as your enjoying doing what your doing thats good enough for everyone.

[@kevinburt1922]

I think my enjoyment is noticeable i love what i'm doing hahaha it really is fun !

[@stevela999]

that's the link below of sir phillip tooesy played by alec Guinness in the film bridge over river kwai getting a blue plack were he used to live in Birkenhead Liverpool in july this year might be of interest

[@gkprivate433]

memorial day today as I post this in the USA. As an ex air force vet a silent salute to those souls. And RIP Kev who is only alive in spirit now in Thailand.

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Just found your channel Kev, love it! I've subbed mate. Thanks for sharing and taking the time mate. Can I ask if shenanigans Irish pub in pattaya is still around? Have not been back for a couple of years, lived in khon kaen &I mahasarakham up in the northeast but back in the old country again. Take care mate.

[@kevinburt1922]

Hi Ryan, Thank you very much for subscribing there is Shenanigans in Jomtien but some one mentioned it closing i shall check it for you and let you know also there is a shenanigans in East Pattaya by the lake i go there on sundays for a roast dinner if you watched or watch my Pattaya the Darkside is Nice Too you will see ? Come back to you soon with more info !

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

+kevin burt Awwwww you are a gem mate! Thanks for kindly replying, had lots of good nights there with the expats and the grub is great too. Hopefully will be back around sept/oct for a month. Keep up the great work Kev, you really have a great relaxed presenting style which is great!

[@kevinburt1922]

Many Thanks for saying so mate and if you see me when your here out and about please say hi !

[@petermitchell6348]

A very sad event in Britain's history with many still unanswered questions. Why did the MOD in London order oir troops to surrender to the Japanese? And, just as importantly, why was there never an equivalent of the Nuremberg Trials for the Japanese? That aside, many thanks Kev for another fantastic video. I am slowly working my way through them all.

[@gkprivate433]

oh there were trials against the Japanese. Many many were tried and sentenced and imprisoned and hung. Not as centralized or held at the same time or place as Nuremberg though

[@wanpenbaxter3605]

kev this my wifes ipad in case you think m8 im called wanpen lol im jimmy great vlogs m8 good luck with your u tube vlogs

[@kevinburt1922]

Hi Jimmy, I wonder how the name came about haha !

[@gkprivate433]

one can wonder how Kev felt as his mortality became more real due to his cancer. RIP

[@Rondawwg]

The young waiter...used a lighter to open your beer..... Talented folk the Thai's

[@chuck5555]

RIP Kev 🙏🏻🇹🇭

[@zimzoom43]

Trincomalee sir lanka fathers ship mate was buried here after being killed in action ben miller D/KX 104220 leading Stoker Ben Miller of the Royal Navy, HMS Wessex. Son of Alfred and Frances Miller; husband of Phyllis Miller of Newton Ferrers. Born in Wrexham in the March Quarter of 1918. Died 12 November 1944 aged 26.

[@solomonking5097]

Thailand northern tribe of Isrealite mention in the BIBLE Shyama/Syama/Siam/Syam Modern day Thailand........