SAS Veteran Rusty Firmin Accepts "The Remembrance Poppy" On Behalf Of St Martins Church, Hereford

[@sas22thebest48]

Best soldiers in the world, 22 SAS. WE LOVE YOU

[@bazmanoid5371]

God Bless you Rusty You Legend!

[@edwardmorley5273]

Makes you feel very humble and proud, God bless all

[@maxcady645]

Excellent Rusty! Glad it was you!

[@robertmcmillan4716]

God bless the sas, the best of the best, the ultimate sacrifice, love from Scotland

[@zap0086]

I’m not ashamed to say a tear escaped whilst listening to this . The SAS showed themselves to the world and we were proud to be British. I loved my time in the Duke of Edinburghs Royal regiment . The SAS are the best of us . And the rest of us ain’t to bad either .

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

We are a team

[@aidanrowland3629]

Well done comrade Rusty

[@bazmanoid5371]

@@RustyFirminSASTV if people only realised that eh. Blessings

[@bazmanoid5371]

Blessings mucker. Amen to that!

[@Freebird67]

Gary .Cross well said sir

[@jambo141]

When is the OBE coming for this man ? ....... I know men like you don’t do it for the glory but it is nice to be recognised , god bless you rusty. And nice gloves 👌

[@Abbylewis2008]

Absolutely loved the movie...6 days....quality....you make us all proud to be British rusty xx

[@apollo8972]

Thank you Rusty.

[@WyeExplorer]

Really touching and beautiful video Rusty. I like the way you landed in St Martins. I must say though I offer a different view being one of the sons. It's very powerful the idea of service but I know from personal experience that it rarely has anything to do with queen and country. I mean I wanted to get back to Hereford once because of my father Terry who you knew to. I also sought action, excitement and the prestige of belonging to elite forces. The Queen or country didn't enter my mind and it didn't enter my dad either when he joined as a poor northerner. Many outside go for it but it is in fact propoganda at the end of the day - a belief system sold once you're in for a time. I've always wondered where the idea of unconditional service came from given my own experience and my dad. It's an interesting subject and aspect of someone's military evolution. Whatever, the loss of life is always sad. I love them Rusty and remember them. Many in that plot I knew also. Mark

[@ian6422]

Awesome respect to one and all 🙏

[@derekmclauchlan8636]

Total respect for all who put their lives at stake and sadly didn't come home, thanks rusty lovely tribute

[@LostMines]

Excellent bunch of people , respect to you all. Al 👍

[@brenhoey3115]

Really nice that God bless them all

[@thevanguardsofmanhood8463]

A very fitting tribute to the memories of those who gave Great Britain everything and a bit more. GOD bless them and their iternal souls.

[@philipaithwaite4780]

God bless them all,much respect

[@simonsouthgate8374]

Bless them all Sir, Bless them all and Bless you too............Thank you for your service from the Great Nephew of a 15yr old boy sailor flag waver who went down with 10s of his 14yr & 15yr old friends on the Royal Oak in 1939.............Bless them All !!

[@andrewhill6946]

Very moving tribute Rusty,They paid the ultimate price for there country,and we will never forget.R.I.P. To all those brave men.🙏🇬🇧

[@handsomestranger8211]

Could do with you and John Mac in your prime today to help sort this country out. God bless you Rusty and the SAS, you's really do make us feel proud. Always punching above our weight. My grandad served with the SAS in Malaysia during the emergency he said you guys are the best of the best.

[@dmg1866]

Yes my Dad always spoke highly of the British in Malaysia.

[@handsomestranger8211]

@@dmg1866 When my grandad told me about the headhunters i thought he was joking until i seen them on a docu. My grandad said the SAS where the best he'd seen he said he would not want to go into battle against them.

[@dmg1866]

@@handsomestranger8211 yes it's true about the headhunters who live deep in the jungle. Scary stuff. Wouldn't want to lose one's way there. We lived near Butterworth in Province Wellesley.

[@handsomestranger8211]

@@dmg1866 Think the SAS lived with them to learn jungle warfare. Thanks for replying

[@cheekboy7247]

Great tribute rusty👍👍

[@dmg1866]

Rusty, that was a very moving tribute and a well chosen place. We will never ever forget their sacrifice. God bless you and keep you safe.🌹

[@ninj4stud]

Nice one Rusty. Glad to see you wore gloves for this Op’ 😀

[@ogyxfallvanlore8511]

The greatest respect.

[@paulsymons7643]

Heroes one and all. God bless the British Military.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@georgetuisawau4781]

A fitting tribute to all those who served. R.I.P to all those who lay there in that hallowed ground.Their names liveth for evermore.🇫🇯🇫🇯🇬🇧🇬🇧. Sgt Talaiasi Labalaba Fijian Hero, you will never be forgotten.

[@bugler75]

Not forgotten, particularly in my regiment alongside Lt Col Mayne. Rest In Peace, Faugh a Ballagh

[@DS-mv4ri]

Respect to you and all who have served rusty🇬🇧❤️

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Respect and Thank You to all those who have served

[@gavg89iiuktvii35]

Thankyou To All The Men And Women Of Our Armed Forces God Bless You All 🙏🏻🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@bennoben1653]

Well done that man , we salute them all. God bless

[@stephensmith4480]

A very moving and dignified occasion. Our Armed Forces are something to be proud of. All gave some, some Gave All. God Bless You.🙏🖤

[@steelcity791]

Exceptionally brave men. Legends for eternity RIP ❤

[@r188ops8]

Fitting tribute, sleep well x

[@billevans7936]

That was a awesome video Rusty...thank you for sharing...God Bless those no longer here...

[@peterhumphries3989]

One of the best things to come from the uk! God bless all who served past and present! And thank the lord for David sterling for our best in the world the 22 sas and 21/ 23 sas. Legends thank you rusty!

[@Chris-the-wrecker]

Good video my grandad was in 23rd regiment sas he passed away Last. Once a sas trooper aways a sas trooper God bless and rip grandad.

[@galaxym30s6]

I have to say, this is one of the best videos you have uploaded on this channel.

[@chrissymon1001]

Just bought your audiobook ‘The Regiment’. Great work Rusty. I would thoroughly recommend it. 👍

[@caiotefu9856]

Thank you

[@raylooney1788]

A beautiful tribute......very sad too. Thanks Rusty, hope you're well.

[@sarahshuttleworth895]

Aww well done rusty ! Was filling up watching that ❤️

[@ic8466]

Thank you rusty!!!!! And to all the men that put there lives on the line, and those who don't come home, for me and all my loved ones and this country. I really mean it from the bottom of my heart. THANKYOU!!!!

[@markmascollful]

Fantastic video rusty, ex serviceman myself 👍🏻

[@waddac2]

God bless to all as these men, many times have not been recognised for what they did for our country.

[@Tony-nn3gl]

RIP all who served. ❤️

[@frankbell4647]

A very moving ceremony great respect to all from a very greatfull public to you and all your comrades past and present.Thank you !

[@themaygrum2496]

Legends all of you. May god bless you all.

[@palmer3977]

Beautiful video Rusty very moving, God bless them all.

[@SCOUSEOBIE]

Wear your poppy with pride 🇬🇧👊

[@stevied8855]

Hi Rusty, Food for thought there. My World stopped for these 3 minutes. Much Respect, Stevie in Fife.

[@tonyashton780]

We sleep easy in our beds knowing that rough men keep us safe.Warriors are born the Forces just chip away the rough edges Bless you all and thank you for your service.This should make you proud to be British.

[@derekpara]

Well done, Rusty. You spoke for us all.

[@UFCfan.]

The bravest of the brave Thankyou for your service ❤️

[@tracyappleby2448]

Very moving.. Well done 👏. 💙👍

[@Maverick47100]

Well done Rusty, a very moving tribute.

[@chrisdavies73]

A visit is definitely on the bucket list. Just started a book about Jock Lewes. Legends one and all.

[@RJM1011]

Beautiful video for those no longer with us thank you.

[@johnnydiamondsmusic1673]

They along with the rest of our Armed Forces exemplify everything that is good about this sadly deteriorating country of ours.

[@harrymelad942]

Just been chopping onions, honest! Very moving, lest we forget.

[@warrenwhyatt5884]

Well done Buddy .

[@derrickfield8957]

My two children went to the Primary School that borders the Churchyard and were christened beneath that window. The Churchyard is running out of space, in no small part as a result of dead hero's buried there. We, as a nation, simply do not understand the sacrifices made on our behalf by our fellow citizens as we go about our selfish lives.

[@BadgerBritish]

Very moving. Thank you for sharing.

[@robrichards3528]

Total respect nothing more!

[@paulacres4375]

From this old Royal Green Jacket, God Bless, love from Texas/ Mexico border.

[@andybrown223]

Lest we forget our sas heroes,no surrender 🇬🇧

[@Freebird67]

Well done rusty from one veteran to another

[@user-bl6yh5qo4h]

Those who make history. God bless them all. Thank you Rusty, thank you John.

[@philp2088]

Brilliant Rusty.

[@Pardus_1970]

Excuse my language but that's just fucking awesome !! , Rusty, His Colleagues & The Regiment make me proud to be British ...We Will Remember

[@MrCardinal1965]

Excellent 👌

[@johnregan326]

Well Done Rusty 👏 SAS WHO DARES WINS .

[@danielstone5754]

How lucky we are as a country to have such brave selfless heros to protect us may god watch over you an keep you safe an for those no longer with us may you rest in peace thankyou

[@A14b19]

In shadow you form . In death you stand, sun in your faces for ever more .🙏 Andy in sea you served in water you died. Happy to have know you we all miss you. 😢 Another pint 🍺

[@paras494]

Outstanding from Ex Para 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@zulu7441]

This makes you think. Total respect. Old UK Veteran. God bless

[@alannoble272]

Bless them all, proud to be British and proud of the SAS. All the British military. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@iantodd6108]

Very moving. God bless them all , well done Rusty .

[@oldmanc2]

Our boy is about to join the British Army. We are fully aware of the downside of soldiering. What a beautiful video. Thank you.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Thank you Mr Firmin.

[@timoakes450]

Liveth forevermore-sleep tonight safe in your beds thx to these men and all like them in the free world TOMMY 27

[@cityboy9301]

I visited st Martin's church last week..it was a very moving experience seeing the resting place of these brave men...and laying flowers by the grave of a school pal. Sgt Kev butterton. God rest his soul.

[@barryballinger5912]

God bless you rusty and all your comrades,thank you for putting your life on the line for us x

[@Team-fabulous]

In my town of Newtownards we have a statue to Blair Paddy Mayne who as you are aware was one of the original members of the SAS. Tragically he was killed in 1955 in a car accident. He is buried in our local cemetery. On remembrance Sunday I will pay his grave a visit and pay my respects to him and the rest of our fantasticly brave British Tommy's. God bless them.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Was it a motor cycle accident?? I’m going as soon as I can , Paddy is a hero of mine.

[@Team-fabulous]

@@RustyFirminSASTV as far as I am aware he was killed as he crashed his car into a wall in Mill St Newtownards. The story goes he was drunk and badly injured but because of his volitle temper nobody went to his assistance so sadly he succumb to his injurys...

[@neilb2793]

He actually ran into a parked lorry in Newtownards. He was born for wartime rather than peacetime. Good statue of him in N’ards and a blue plaque on the family home. RIP Paddy Mayne. Buried in the family grave in Movilla Abbey. His story should be more widely told. My father in law met him after the war when he visited the local school that I also attended - Regent House.

[@andreedowns4561]

NO ONE COULD BE MORE PROUD THAN YOU...GOD BLESS..!!!!!!!!

[@colinhester9628]

Great vlog Rusty. As an ex squaddie I found it very touching. Thank you.

[@grahamwatt5495]

The poppy is a sign of respect to those that never came back. Also to help those who were mentally and physically damaged in the service to the crown Per mare per terram

[@newy2277]

Wow thats a beautiful poppy, R.I.P all 22 , lest we forget all our fallen brothers and sisters

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

❤ A befitting honour ❤

[@timheale9]

I’M CALLING ON ALL VETERANS TO TURN OUT AT THEIR LOCAL MEMORIAL AND HAVE A SERVICE. THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEAR CONDEMN AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM’ Please share

[@kiwi_comanche]

Not forgotten. Not one, not ever. Good man, Rusty. All the best to you. 🍻🇬🇧🇳🇿

[@busternick1]

What an honour Rusty, may they all be at rest.

[@ianthompson7996]

A fitting tribute....RIP. 🙏 Why someone should give the thumbs down in the remarks is beyond me

[@philipaithwaite4780]

GOD BLESS THIER MEMORY AND FAMILIES

[@davidwilliams7844]

UKSF. Simply The Best 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

high quality stuff lest we forget

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

The Best of the Best , Never Equalled , Never Beaten. My upmost respect.

[@aadrianlee]

With the greatest respect. R.I.P Lads

[@hoii962]

Vinaka vaka levu 🇫🇯🇬🇧❤ "WHO DARES WINS "

[@protectorbobby]

Another shadow warrior To whom we owe so much may you protect us from above as you did on Earth 💫

[@maxflight777]

Fantastic to see MrsT , perhaps the last politician to properly value our servicemen and women.

[@bossamood6536]

You remembered the gloves this time Rusty! but for an event absolutely well worthy of remembrance. I am ex-TA of some 6 years past service, and day job as a civil servant (for 28 years, two years to go until I can get out of it for good) and in that time, more recently it has sickened me how the government, the state has been slowly destabilising our country, which is deteriorating rapidly in many ways than one, but particularly in dealing with our forces today by people who know absolutely lots about nothing much! and how they are ignoring and leaving their people and country more and more vulnerable and open to security issues from outside our country......and now some of our forces placed under foreign control and our tanks going!...whats next? What does Boris mean when he blabs on about his 'Churchill spirit' (is he talking about his favourite scotch i shouldn't wonder). In my civil service time I have known of one award (an OBE) given for services to photocopying! (there may be more like it)...to quote the immortal words of a long-time civil service friend of mine when he found out..."what, a fcukin medal for fcukin photocopying?....I (he) should get the VC then...." So yeah you and your guys (and other members of the 'Forces Team' as a whole) need absolute recognition, not just one day a year. But politicians today are self-interested portfolio and prestige builders, people without any conviction who lack the gonads to stand up and say what they are thinking; anything that doesn't contribute to that prestige they are not interested in.