Last Post at the Menin Gate Ypres 24/06/2018

[@artistjoh]

My grandfather was one of those who marched down this road. He would have known some of the names on the wall. A shrapnel shell went off above him. He survived but part of his skull remained there in the mud, and he had a metal plate in his head, and one leg was shorter than the other. Sone part of it remained beyond the Menin Gate. I am proud that we remember all those who couldn’t be patched up, and brought home. I am proud of all those whole come to remember each night. Lest we forget.

[@passion4percussion391]

So sorry to hear that. The Great war was a nightmare. Lest we forget.

[@robertneven7563]

@@passion4percussion391 My grand father was a Belgain soldier in that bloody War , from 1916 to 1918 field artellery , and trench mortier Vandeuren ,

[@antonyharrison355]

I was at this Last Post Ceremony. It was the most moving experience of my life.

[@passion4percussion391]

Thanks for that comment Antony!

[@avonholmes5509]

I know it must've been heart wrenching.. I have tears in my eyes now mate..

[@davidsweeney4021]

My brother has been. He said he gets you. I know i have to go before I move on

[@avonholmes5509]

That was beautiful brought tears to my eyes when i think of the enormous sacrifices made ..and the classy style the Pipes and Band exited to the Men of Herlach ..such style and class can't be matched Salute comrades!!..

[@passion4percussion391]

Thank you for this heartwarming comment Avon.

[@rowlfe]

What a wonderful rendition of that beautiful theme of Ennio Morricone's, Gabriel's Oboe!! ❤❤

[@Bruce-1956]

I was there years ago with my mother who cried throughout the ceremony. Drove through the area two weeks ago on my way to Westvleteren, still astounded by the number of cemeteries.

[@majormanfredrex]

A wonderful video. My great grandfather served in the first world war and was injured in the battle of the Somme. The first redition by the combined bands is called "The Bells of Dunblane" and was composed in tribute to the primary school children and other victims in the 1996 massacre at their primary school in Dunblane Scotland. 16 were killed and another 15 injured by a shooter went on the rampage.

[@robertneven7563]

My grandfather served in the first W W Belguim army from 1916 till 1918

[@passion4percussion391]

Thank you for the nice comment.

[@MarcWiddowson]

I think it should be a law that any politician who is thinking of launching a war should be required to walk through one of those Flanders cemeteries and read every headstone...most of them for kids aged 17, 18, 19...by the time they get to the end of the second row, any desire for war will be knocked out of them or they aren't human...

[@stephenrossiter2679]

Second that thought.

[@MrMikekydd]

I travelled from Canada about 2 weeks after this was filmed. Went to Passchendaele, where a ralley race was starting. Then to Menin gate for the ceremony, where the ralley was ending. The ralley was a coincidence. The ceremony was moving.

[@robertneven7563]

Respect for you to visit Belguim

[@BudA29]

Uk politicians should visit this site.

[@tombrydson781]

Bud yes the town never fell to german army

[@scottnyc6572]

Such a great job filming this tribute and views of the beautiful city.🙏🇺🇸

[@passion4percussion391]

Thank you for your nice comment Scott. Really appreciate it!

[@katerinakempb8217]

THANKYOU for the post, who are the bands involved, lovely salute to the fallen Kiaora from NZ.

[@Tausney2007]

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.

[@peterhobson3262]

The four buglers are from the Ypres fire brigade. That organization has provided buglers to play Last Post every evening since 1919, except for the years 1940-1944 when the occupying Germans forbade the ceremony.

[@soidog659]

Bagpipes are excellent Well done

[@seanyuke3249]

Tears.

[@guyruin8556]

Never Forget, never..

[@katerinakempb8217]

THANKYOU for the post, who are the bands involved lovely salute to the fallen Kiaora from NZ.

[@passion4percussion391]

Hi Katerina, you're welcome. The band with the bagpipes is the Belgian band 'K.H. Ons Verlangen Beverst'. The ceremony with the clarions is brought everyday at 20 pm by 'The Last Post Association' of Ypres - Belgium.

[@katerinakempb8217]

@@passion4percussion391 thankyou for reply, have been fortunate to have stood at these hallowed grounds,attended this ceremony 2013?14, a contingent of kiwis travelling to ceremony in Italy, this was a very moving ceremony, the loan piper who played was from Black Watch bought tears to the eyes. Kiaora from NZ keep posting these vids much appreciated.

[@passion4percussion391]

@@katerinakempb8217 Oh nice that you once attended a ceremony. I can tell you, we will never forget the precious and brave ANZAC soldiers (and of course all the others), who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. They came all the way from 'Downunder'. Thank you!

[@robertneven7563]

Beverst a little town in Belguim , nice band

[@josephpodohertysaleh4912]

A debt we can never repay. 🇬🇧🌺🇮🇪

[@soidog659]

I need to amend my previous comment. After listening and watching the whole service I was a bit hasty in my comments. Not only were the bagpipes excellent but the whole band of musicians were excellent. What a fantastic performance. Who are they?? Men of Harlech was so appropriate. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@johanthijssen6057]

Hello, our band is called 'Ons Verlangen' Beverst. Beverst is a part of the city of Bilzen in the north east of Belgium. Our band combines the pipes with a marching and concert band since 1967. Find more clips on our KZbin channel kzbin.info/door/cwUCfb3h38uAd5YU6GS8yA

[@donalddumas6987]

@@johanthijssen6057 Thank you for posting the link. I have promptly subscribed. You are an awesome band keep up the good work!

[@johanthijssen6057]

@@donalddumas6987 Thanks Donald for your nice comments. Johan

[@tombrydson781]

Having taken part in ceremony at. Me in gate

[@kwhutton6914]

They shall not grow old.........VVV

[@jamesfraser4173]

The Mission on bagpipes? Awesome!

[@СИБИРСКИЙОБОЗРЕВАТЕЛЬ]

❤

[@jamesfraser4173]

The piece played during the wreath laying sounds like the theme from Band of Brothers.

[@johanthijssen6057]

Hello James, yes it is.

[@clashius9522]

Band of Brothers theme at 9:50?

[@johanthijssen6057]

Indeed.

[@ghofranandrazzak2418]

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[@ghofranandrazzak2418]

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[@robertneven7563]

god job beverst

[@badgerbarrett8443]

Ehat are these people saying zbout the lone piper

[@mahjoublarhzaoui554]

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