Soldiers return home: Christchurch Ramp Ceremony for LCPL Durrer and Malone

Two soldiers serving with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan were killed during an incident in the North East of Bamyan Province on Saturday the 4th of August 2012. They are Lance Corporal Rory Patrick Malone, aged 26, and Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer, also aged 26.
LCPL Malone and LCPL Durrer deployed with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan in April 2012. It was their first deployment to Afghanistan.
LCPL Malone joined the Army Reserve Force in November 2002 and transferred to the Regular Force as a Rifleman where he was posted in September 2005 to 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR), based in Burnham. He was promoted to Lance Corporal last month. LCPL Malone had previously deployed to Timor-Leste in 2006 and again in 2007.
LCPL Durrer joined the NZ Army in June 2004 as a Rifleman and was posted to 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1 RNZIR). In September 2009 LCPL Durrer's trade changed to Crewman, Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (RNZAC) and he was posted to the Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles (QAMR), then in Burnham. LCPL Durrer had also previously deployed to Timor-Leste in 2006/7.
Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones says, "All inside the Defence Force are deeply saddened by this loss. On behalf of the entire New Zealand Defence Force, I again extend my deepest sympathies."

[@joesmarr9536]

I was part of the Aircrew that brought these two heroes home. God bless the families and NZ! Your loss will never be forgotten.

[@hawhyn30]

Joe Smarr Imua, brother, from Maui, Hawaii. Ku E!

[@joelfleming67]

Thank you for bringing our Iwi back here 🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@KH-fj8wq]

Thank you!

[@phillipasalisbury7570]

Hi Joe smarr I saw your post thank you for bringing these soldiers home to their families

[@Beveck1]

Thank you so much♥♥♥♥♥

[@jlhwtp1]

As a Canadian solider I attended a number of Ramp ceremonies on the airfield in Kandahar in 2007. They are always fresh in my mind and regardless of the nationality they are sad departures. The Haka upon the return to home sole is an awesome dedication to the fallen. RIP brothers, you are surrounded by great people where you are now.

[@donaldduck7324]

Why the hell do I always watch these... a few drinks and a few memories that nobody wants to hear. Simon Howard of the ACC... St Omer Bks, Aldershot. You were a good friend. RIP KIWI.

[@verticalhorizon1722]

@Donald Duck, hang in there mate, you are not alone in your thoughts. Thank you for your Service. From an Aussie Vietnam Veteran.

[@johneltringham5975]

Thank You

[@RECTANGLE555]

Rest in Peace Pralli. We are extremely proud of you cuz for standing for what is right and for what you believe in! Our love goes out to the family of LCPL Malone who like my cousin has died making this world a safer place for all. You will never be forgotten. Aroha tino nui from all the whanau in Australia x

[@Tuumanakongahererau]

I seen my first Army funeral today. I didn't know what was happening. But i was so cursious to search it on youtube. Forever in our hearts Neilroy.

[@joesmarr9536]

It’s been 10 years. Rest in peace my brothers. God bless your families!

[@AussieDreamChaser]

Rest in Peace ANZAC's thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. Love to your families and friends from your brothers and sisters in Australia. Lest we forget.

[@joesmarr9536]

Every year, I’m at a loss. I love you all and nothing will compare to how proud I am. I love you all! God bless and know there is an American that morns your loss. Every Memorial Day I’m crying! God bless, and to woman that thanked me. It was my honor to bring your boys home! It was and will continue to be my honor!

[@nickiskibum1]

RIP our two brave men, you did us proud doing what you loved, to try and make the world a little safer for someone else. Kia Kaha all family, friends and service personal still deployed. Lest we forget.

[@davidbell7658]

Much respect !

[@poopoolarooh]

Just wanted to pass my family's condolences to both family's. Our thoughts are with you, as clarkwilliams has already stated "always be missed but never forgotten"! Smith family Omarama NZ

[@JoshCourt-z5u]

Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice Gentlemen. Poor Words I know, but Heartfelt. :( :(

[@tkx86]

6 dislikes...........Wow............. some real bitter people out there with not much going for them. LEST WE FORGET, thankyou soldiers at ease n rest in peace!

[@clarkwilliams]

R.I.P Rory. You will always be missed but never forgoten.

[@johneltringham5975]

Thank You New Zealand

[@liamhuxley1389]

Got the shivers watching this. Really moving.

[@ya12ify]

RIP from US.

[@ArmyMo]

May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

[@davidmorton9886]

Lest We Forget. We WILL Remember Them.

[@bruceleenzl]

your sacrifice will never be forgotten boyz!!...may gods blessing b upon you and your families!!

[@jacquelineburns1683]

RIP brave brothers - sorry our own PM couldn't even mark his respects personally.... please don't judge us by his standards..... you two are more than that. Rest well. xxx

[@31MISCHIEF]

Much love, go in peace brothers...ONWARD

[@shankthatup]

Thank god there's at least a few people awake and not so brainwashed !!! God bless you man

[@ZZZardoz762]

Fare thee well, gentlemen. My condolences to their comrades, their families, and their friends.

[@jessechapman6633]

I was in Afghan 2011 and 2012 awful absolutely heartbreaking 💔😞

[@TrooperSteve147]

You have earned your rest brothers. Rest in Peace.

[@ghreu2003]

RIP Boys you have made your country proud

[@phillipasalisbury7570]

First I will lower my Aussie flag for you second I will cry for you third I will put arms around you to comfort you

[@Jamesmaybloke]

They made the ultimate sacrifice, for that we can never thank you enough for your service. God bless. I hope to join the NZDF too so I can fight for what is right. 🙏💙

[@ХуавейСмарт-о7ю]

Не зависимо когда это было 7 лет назад или 7 дней когда смотрю такое видео мне до боли в сердце больно и всё думаю какой он был и что чувствовал последние минуты о его семье жаль ребят, девушек что такие молодые погибают😭😥

[@januschau]

True Wariorrs

[@karchev23]

One of them was a Tankie my good friend

[@phillipasalisbury7570]

Hi hobby hobo I saw your post please accept my sincere sympathies at the loss of your friend

[@nickiskibum1]

This is a page of respect for our fallen ANZAC soldiers. If you served this country in the Armed Forces then you know the respect and mana these men and women have from us all. They are told to go some where and they go, they do their duty to the best of their ability and Malone saved his fellow troops before he was killed. I do not beleave you were in any Armed Forces, as you would never turn this page of respect into a political platform if you were.

[@ldssmithh]

Those guys "yelling" were doing a haka. It's a Maori war dance, used before and after battle. It's a traditional war dance used for many different occasions in New Zealand. Good ceremony, just a shame they had to give there lives, war is such a bad thing.

[@stolenvalorpolicecall5176]

Respect from kansas USA .

[@gylehughe2593]

Just out of curiosity, what Army and Unit did you serve in Afghan with?

[@Beveck1]

Rest in peace hero

[@nickiskibum1]

@Lettilmore: Do you know what Kai Kaha and ONWARDS stand for mate, because you are not showing it. 2/1 ONWARDS.

[@vtecsux1]

welcoming their fallen comrades home.

[@shankthatup]

Just tell me one war in history that wasn't about money and power ... this is not an exception ! 11 months on the Islands , 7 months in Afghanistan . Been an official gunner since 21 ( I'm 28 now)

[@ac130ugunship]

Damn right, "Onward"

[@nickiskibum1]

@Lettilmore: This is a page of respect for our fallen ANZAC soldiers. If you served this country in the Armed Forces then you know the respect and mana these men and women have from us all. They are told to go some where and they go, they do their duty to the best of their ability and Malone saved his fellow troops before he was killed. I do not beleave you were in any Armed Forces, as you would never turn this page of respect into a political platform if you were. Kai Kaha, ONWARDS 2/1

[@shaunwoodenspoon9702]

Lest we forget

[@scirishrugger]

Those guys yelling, were performing a type of Haka, which is a Maori War Dance. Of cultural significance to the people of New Zealand.

[@madelinemazakas7236]

Where is this and what language?

[@caseyorourke4059]

New Zealand, Maori

[@madelinemazakas7236]

Returning to???

[@BrickUnit]

"I don't believe it is right to stand by and watch innocent civilians get bullied by the Taliban.", but what about the 100 african kids that die every minute? why not send troops there to aid them and feed them

[@Hydrahmate]

RIP Boys

[@brotherhood984]

what country is that!

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

New Zealand

[@shankthatup]

I served 7 months in Afghanistan and i'll tell you this , we haven't helped the Afghans or our countrymen by promoting "democracy" on the other side of the world who were in no way endangering our national security ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN FOR MONEY our intentions were right but we were fooled i cringe at the things we did to some people there i hope everyone wakes up before it's too late . This is some nazi shit but executed much more intelligently . Rip brothers respect your bravery

[@Americanpatriot777]

Anyone care to tell me what those yelling guys were doing? I assume some kind of religious ceremony.

[@Americanpatriot777]

no...

[@Reefpirika]

Pralli Durrer is my father

[@fjbutch]

R.I.P. Lads...''Ex Aussie Digger''

[@BrickUnit]

interesting point, but do you really believe thats exactly what they are doing? we are a tiny country, let america police the world like it always does

[@Americanpatriot777]

Which religion/group are they from?

[@vtecsux1]

indigenous people New Zealand.

[@gylehughe2593]

Don't imply that we are doing things that are repulsive and are against International Law towards a selected race as did the Nazi's. The situation in Afghanistan is anything but similar. Just do your job as a soldier, look after the man or woman to your left and right and leave Politics to the Politicians.

[@shankthatup]

I wish i never went .

[@gylehughe2593]

@ shankthatup: If you have in actual reality, served in Afghan, you would be well aware of the atrocities committed by the Taliban against the Hazara people in 2001-2003 period. You would also already know that the Hazara people are the main denomination presiding over Bamiyan, and that their Religious beliefs differ to that of the Taliban's, which is the predominant reason they were massacred, tricked, persecuted an massacred again by the Taliban.

[@gylehughe2593]

@ shankthatup: Since NZ and 50 other nations have been there, this hasn't been able to re-occur, 'Thank God'. If your suggesting that we pull out, now, without further ado. It is without a shadow of a doubt that the Hazara's will once again fall victim to these radical extremists, and is it not our duty as so called 'civilised' human beings to defend the innocent and preserve their way of life that they are entitled to as are you and I.

[@snoopdog5615]

yeah i served alongside brave young men In the real world not like your world of make belive ,you should hang your head in shame at the injustice you do to these young warriors, their name shall live for ever more, not like yours Sad Sack anyway this site is for people to show their Respect for these men , so do one and crawl back under your rock! PS keep taking the tablets

[@ritzier666]

thats fucking cool man

[@imstalkingurmom1]

who dares wins

[@cornbeefz0065]

What haka is this.. im pretty ashamed and embarrassed that I don't know this.. can anyone help me.. only time I heard this was from once were warriors

[@nh6central]

Coming home: watch?v=qE7i3qN5VDg

[@zetlandersoaghar7551]

Since then NZ pm Ardern does not attend Anzac parades but honors the religion that killed these soldiers. Unity lol

[@RVPVNT]

Lest we forget ♦️ ⚔️ ❤️✝️💪🌈🇳🇿

[@rosengenchev2550]

Just to say that I am WAGNER ✌️🫴😁❤️