Memorial NEGLECTED.. How Could The Council Let This Happen?

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2023
  • What an honour! The War memorial was nominated by a member of the Royal British Legion.. and they managed to get us access to restore the Memorial in time for Remembrance Day! We were given a short window and with not the best weather we tackle this satisfying transformation, Very proud!
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  • @FlawlessCleaningServices
    @FlawlessCleaningServices  Před 7 měsíci +811

    Last minute and out of the blue nomination, Hope you enjoy this feel Good Friday video.. so glad we could get this all sorted for Remembrance Day! Next week Part 6 at Normans.. It's going to be a cracker. Have a great weekend and thank you for watching

    • @marlenneespinoza6403
      @marlenneespinoza6403 Před 7 měsíci +12

      Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱

    • @livestatic
      @livestatic Před 7 měsíci +30

      ❤ that restores some faith in Britain, I went hunting for a puppy today I couldn’t believe it couldn’t find one anywhere. Finally, I was told an old lady had knitted some and they were in the hairdressers. Be proud of what you do not just in World War I or World War II hundreds of thousands of died so we can live the life we do. I have full respect for the sacrifice they have made. Thank you for honouring them

    • @coppertopjohnson9782
      @coppertopjohnson9782 Před 7 měsíci +19

      This was definitely a feel Good Friday. Nice seeing Sir Theo and Sir Arthur celebrating Rememberance Day/Veteran's Day (US) with the family.

    • @madeleineg2049
      @madeleineg2049 Před 7 měsíci +15

      Thank you for the video.
      This looked pretty difficult. With uneven ground, lots of corners and inconvenient distances. The result looks impressive.
      Best wishes from europe

    • @Judep4237
      @Judep4237 Před 7 měsíci +15

      That doesn’t look like a public war memorial that the council would be responsible for. Looks like it belongs to a private organisation. Great job though

  • @liahurst8575
    @liahurst8575 Před 7 měsíci +1481

    Not only did the Council neglect the monument and grounds, but waited till the very last minute to get someone in to fix it up! Thanks to these two wonderful men who did such a fantastic job, as usual.

    • @MrMush78
      @MrMush78 Před 7 měsíci +11

      Wouldn't have been left until the very last minute either they more than filmed this video 3/4 weeks ago !

    • @liahurst8575
      @liahurst8575 Před 7 měsíci +29

      @@leefrancis7416 the title of the video is How could the Council let this happen.

    • @marthacoomber3188
      @marthacoomber3188 Před 7 měsíci +61

      Last years service would have needed a clean too hey? That level of neglect must have taken more than a year?

    • @Judep4237
      @Judep4237 Před 7 měsíci +42

      Councils are not actually required to maintain any war memorials and this one seems to be in the grounds of a club

    • @liahurst8575
      @liahurst8575 Před 7 měsíci +23

      @@Judep4237 Yet in the video it's members of the council that have come to have a look at Ben's work.

  • @johnkiddle379
    @johnkiddle379 Před 7 měsíci +537

    Your work shows that you dont need a uniform to be a hero. Great job, Ben and dad.

  • @cdrocrossdiscovery
    @cdrocrossdiscovery Před 2 měsíci +57

    From a Veteran and a retiree, highest respects, highest regards. Thank you so much for your efforts.

  • @robertgorman5622
    @robertgorman5622 Před měsícem +22

    This is a memorial to represent the men and women whom died for their country whoever is in charge of keeping these grounds looking respectful should show as much compassion as you and your dad do much thanks from Florida USA ❤

    • @karenharrison885
      @karenharrison885 Před měsícem

      That's because the council is third world migrants.

    • @elmodiddly
      @elmodiddly Před měsícem

      @@karenharrison885 and somewhere in there, buried deep, is a sentence struggling to get out. What are you trying to say?

  • @gwens3604
    @gwens3604 Před 7 měsíci +377

    Ben, while you were power washing, I read the words on the granite wall nearby. Thankyou to you and your Dad for actually showing how you both honor and respect what all those people did for your country.

    • @preciousbeautyj1043
      @preciousbeautyj1043 Před 7 měsíci +23

      I did also and thought, is that the way to remember and honor them.
      Thank you to Ben and Paul for really showing honor and respect for those who have sacrificed themselves to keep us safe. I salute all of you.

    • @wdcf31674
      @wdcf31674 Před 7 měsíci +15

      @@preciousbeautyj1043 I paused the video so I could read it all which brought a few tears. Shame on the committee who should be keeping that clean and taken care of. Apparently all of our fallen heroes are forgotten these days.

    • @AfterTheRains
      @AfterTheRains Před 7 měsíci +8

      Yes, me too. Apparently the words “Lest we forget” were forgotten.

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Amen

    • @sharronbrown9182
      @sharronbrown9182 Před 7 měsíci +4

      After reading your post I went back and read them too. My favorite was (paraphrasing because I can't remember it verbatim) "When you go home, Tell them and say, We gave our tomorrows, For your today." So beautiful.

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 Před 7 měsíci +255

    What a difference... thanks to you and your Dad, they can now be remembered with dignity.

    • @FlawlessCleaningServices
      @FlawlessCleaningServices  Před 7 měsíci +27

      Hopefully it is looking respectable for all that will turn up to pay their respects. Thank you RJ have a lovely weekend

    • @mariabrito1836
      @mariabrito1836 Před 7 měsíci +2

      A família que tem que cuidar dos túmulos. Para ser lembrados não precisava de uma equipe de limpeza.

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Thank you. Lest we forget 🫡

  • @4TheRecord
    @4TheRecord Před 5 měsíci +146

    The Royal British Legion neglected this not the council. If this was council property it wouldn't be locked away on private property.

    • @Gatheist
      @Gatheist Před 5 měsíci +13

      Well to be fair are you going to expect someone in their 90s or above to shove a lawnmower around on an incline? Though of course they could have hired someone I guess, which then comes in to how much money they have.

    • @Billy1690-ws8jz
      @Billy1690-ws8jz Před 5 měsíci +58

      @@Gatheist local army cadets , or scouts or TA etc could chip in. It is a community memorial.
      Good on these guys for getting the job done.

    • @rnp497
      @rnp497 Před 5 měsíci +11

      it depends on the actual War Memorial as the custodian could be one of several organisations or a individual. The council even if not the custodian have a duty to ensure that it is maintained at least yearly

    • @villanelle8888
      @villanelle8888 Před 5 měsíci +6

      @@rnp497 No, they have a power not a duty.

    • @Simonsimon-fy3hq
      @Simonsimon-fy3hq Před 5 měsíci +13

      The Legion vacated the site in 2010! It became a private club, and now that seems to be in trouble as well.

  • @B.L.Creations
    @B.L.Creations Před 2 měsíci +16

    That is completely disrespectful of the so called counsil for letting it go . They should not be on a council . Thank you and your dad .

  • @lisamcgrath987
    @lisamcgrath987 Před 7 měsíci +350

    WOW - I am shocked that a War Memorial would be let go like this. Council should be ashamed. I’m from Australia and our local Council is meticulous about looking after our War Memorials. They are always beautifully maintained, as they should be. We should never forget the sacrifices that were made by the fallen. They should be honoured and remembered forever. Thanks for your hard work in restoring this Memorial.

    • @ClassicMike.
      @ClassicMike. Před 7 měsíci +8

      I lived in Australia and you guys do it right over there .👍

    • @beccabbea2511
      @beccabbea2511 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Ours is here in Wales as well. It is beautifully maintained all year round. Unfortunately there always will be those who are shameless and uncaring. This is an egregious disgrace. Now I wonder what will it be like before Remembrance Day next year?

    • @NowInAus
      @NowInAus Před 7 měsíci +11

      The first time you see an Avenue of Honour in Australia it’s truly emotional. Aussies remember those who served but back in England it seems as if there are new priorities.

    • @fredrika27
      @fredrika27 Před 7 měsíci +8

      I'm from the States. As a child, we, guides, cleaned the memorials. In Germany, where I live, they have a special fund that looks after the huge memorials. The guides along with other youth organizations help as well.

    • @ronm3245
      @ronm3245 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Shocked! SHOCKED!!

  • @deborahkent7483
    @deborahkent7483 Před 7 měsíci +231

    From a Veteran, thank you so very much Ben and Paul. Your caring helps heal my heart. Thank you.

    • @ExpectMiracles55
      @ExpectMiracles55 Před 7 měsíci +8

      My deepest respect to you Deborah. Thank you for your service!

    • @AfterTheRains
      @AfterTheRains Před 7 měsíci +4

      Thank you too Deborah. 🌺

    • @nobbybrown8056
      @nobbybrown8056 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Thank you Deborah for your service it is greatly appreciated. My late father was a service man. He would never accept praise for what he did, but I think you should all be showered in praise.

    • @kayethiel9912
      @kayethiel9912 Před 7 měsíci +2

      What a beautiful Job thank you from Australia

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart 🫡

  • @zonaken
    @zonaken Před 6 měsíci +54

    As a US Veteran, I thank you for doing such a nice job cleaning this memorial up.
    It always bothers me how shallow people are with respect to appreciation of veterans and their sacrifices we all made for everyone around the globe.
    We don't want much, just please respect our service; and when you do decide to pay homage, please consider the long term care of those memorials.
    Nothing serves as a more thankless slap in the face than letting weeds, trash, and muck neglectfully accumulate on your fleeting signs of recognition.
    Please remember, all gave some but some gave all; for you...
    Zk

  • @shadow-Sun
    @shadow-Sun Před 6 měsíci +38

    Well done fella total respect from me (retired ex Royal Marine Commando ). You did your Dad proud and delivered a thankyou to those that the memorial remembers , top man .

  • @mnicholl93
    @mnicholl93 Před 7 měsíci +129

    Heartbreaking that a War Memorial has to be behind security fencing 😢 A great transformation, that I am sure the whole community will be grateful for 🙏🏻

    • @samanthapateman8054
      @samanthapateman8054 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Looks ugly doesn’t it

    • @ronm3245
      @ronm3245 Před 7 měsíci +10

      The barbed wire puzzled me because, by the looks of it, anyone could just walk in around the right hand side.

    • @shiralleehaggart72
      @shiralleehaggart72 Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​​@@ronm3245 Probably to protected it from mindless yobs vandalising it. Sign of the times sadly.

    • @KenFullman
      @KenFullman Před 2 měsíci

      It's a common tactic used by local councils. They'll lock the place away from the general public then neglect it and finally sell it off for a peppercorn price to one of their buddies. You can bet they already know who they're going to sell it to.

  • @sharonspencer6486
    @sharonspencer6486 Před 7 měsíci +266

    As a widow of a veteran thank you so much to both of you. It’s so nice to see that there are people who care to show our veterans honor.😊❤

    • @Grillers9
      @Grillers9 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Never Forget

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Thank you for his service 🫡 never to be forgotten.

    • @neilbower9052
      @neilbower9052 Před 7 měsíci

      hypocrisy, @@Grillers9

    • @anneli1735
      @anneli1735 Před 5 měsíci

      The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill - May God have mercy upon your soul

    • @Grillers9
      @Grillers9 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@anneli1735 just curious, not trying to argue, I promise, I have always struggled with this one growing up and still Christian going to Church. I always wondered if it really meant/said, thou shalt not murder rather then kill, i.e. protection of loved one/bodily harm is being done to someone etc. your thoughts?

  • @scottalpert3444
    @scottalpert3444 Před měsícem +7

    I hope the government paid you for your time. I can't believe they let a memorial get so neglected. Proud of the work you and your dad are doing.

    • @elmodiddly
      @elmodiddly Před měsícem

      Why? It's a privately owned, closed, property. Why should the Government pay for a privately owned memorial that the legislation states is the responsibility of the custodian?

    • @jackdaw99
      @jackdaw99 Před 27 dny +1

      Was it private property? I felt like they framed it like it was council grounds but I’m not sure

  • @linziherbert965
    @linziherbert965 Před 3 měsíci +26

    Sad that the British Legion couldn't keep this tidy. The war dead will appreciate this wonderful clean up in their memory. Excellent work from two fellas who really cared. 💞

  • @jamesalinio5277
    @jamesalinio5277 Před 7 měsíci +88

    Beautiful cleaning job Ben and Paul, military veterans deserve the respect for their services to the country

  • @user-wv1mb9yc3b
    @user-wv1mb9yc3b Před 7 měsíci +36

    This place cries out for and deserves several trees and lots and lots of poppy seeds (many varieties to choose from.) peace and love

    • @sharong8511
      @sharong8511 Před 7 měsíci +8

      That would be lovely. I want to re-stain the memorial benches too. They would look so much better and be more protected from the elements. I’m not in England though. 😊

    • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
      @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 Před 7 měsíci +6

      I grow soldier poppies and cornflowers together, remembrance flowers of Great Britain and France I believe. And both are self replacing. And good for the pollinators.
      Here in New Zealand they are blooming today for Remembrance Day.

  • @angelamurphy9472
    @angelamurphy9472 Před 6 měsíci +20

    This guy is amazing! Not only did they do a great job the first time but he came back and rewashed everything again!

  • @michaelparker5761
    @michaelparker5761 Před 6 měsíci +23

    Bless you both for being good and giving souls! I lost an uncle in the Battle of Britain, and my wife and I served in the USAF for 20 years and were stationed in RAF Chicksands in Bedfordshire for four years in the 80's. What you did for that memorial is both amazing and unbelievably gracious. On behalf of the men and women who were memorialized at that location, thank you.
    Michael A. Parker, MSgt, USAF(Ret)

  • @user-be4zl8dp3t
    @user-be4zl8dp3t Před 7 měsíci +54

    As a veteran myself what you and your dad have done will mean so much to so many fantastic job.

  • @michelleb3253
    @michelleb3253 Před 7 měsíci +62

    Thank you! As a veteran, this brought me to tears. You and your dad are absolutely wonderful people! Also, tell your dad he did a wonderful job raising an amazing son! God bless you and your beautiful family!

  • @brownwarrior6867
    @brownwarrior6867 Před 7 měsíci +86

    A massive thank you from a former serving Sapper in the Engineers.
    Respect to you and your Da from Scotland.
    🤜🏼⚡️🤛🏼

    • @kennethjackson7574
      @kennethjackson7574 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Former US Department of Veterans Affairs employee working in evidence collection and review for disability compensation. For a veteran claiming Traumatic Brain Injury I wrote a note that support for TBI could be found on one page of his service record. The person who would be requesting the TBI exam asked me what I was looking at. I told him the vet was a sapper in Iraq. He didn’t know what a sapper was so I explained it to him. The vet was likely injured by one of his own explosions, for which he received the commendation in his service record.

    • @anneli1735
      @anneli1735 Před 5 měsíci

      The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill - May God have mercy upon your soul

    • @laurabailey1054
      @laurabailey1054 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your service from a Canadian

    • @brownwarrior6867
      @brownwarrior6867 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@anneli1735 I’ve never killed a living soul and certainly wouldn’t advocate anyone else doing likewise unless it was in defence of the defenceless.
      I can only hope and pray he delivers my soul despite my failings.
      Of which there are many.
      May he bless yours all the same.
      🙏🏼❤️✝️❤️🙏🏼
      Matthew 18:3
      And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    • @brownwarrior6867
      @brownwarrior6867 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@kennethjackson7574 God Bless you Kenneth and thank you for what you do or have done in the service of these men and women.
      We support each other when we serve of course but when that service ends we rely on the support of people like you ,perhaps even more heavily when like the Sapper you supported needed it most.
      Don’t ever underestimate the support you give or gave to these people.
      Every minute of it will be cherished by those who needed it most.

  • @rodlyver8081
    @rodlyver8081 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Members of my family fought in The Great War and WW11 for king and country. Several never returned home. Newfoundland was Britain's first colony and was a country until we joined Canada as a province in 1949. This is a mockery of their sacrifice. Thank you for doing this. Shame on whoever allowed this to happen.

  • @janhodgson1740
    @janhodgson1740 Před 7 měsíci +101

    Thank you so much for giving our fallen a decent memorial.. shame on this council.. it’s a disgrace.. love to you and your family for upholding our sacred traditions ❤

  • @shantigs
    @shantigs Před 7 měsíci +145

    As a veterans wife, thank you so much Ben and dad for doing this, these memorials should not be neglected and the sacrifice given by so many for the country should never be forgotten.. Much respect and gratitude.

  • @Lugas85
    @Lugas85 Před 5 měsíci +6

    It´s a god awful memorial, but you did an amazing thing. Great work.

  • @williamlee8098
    @williamlee8098 Před měsícem +3

    Great job to Ben and his Dad to great men job well done

  • @kellyhamilton460
    @kellyhamilton460 Před 7 měsíci +61

    Thank you, from a veteran, for honoring the memorial that was pittifully neglected. Cheers on your Remembrance Day.

  • @chriswhite5943
    @chriswhite5943 Před 7 měsíci +53

    I'm an army veteran, and I'm really moved that people will go out of they're way to show respect for our fallen heroes.
    Disgraceful the council let it get in such a state !! They should rethink their priorities, name and shame the council so people know , when they're next canvassing !!!
    Once again thankyou so much for your hard work and respect ❤❤❤

    • @christophercake7419
      @christophercake7419 Před měsícem

      Thank you for your service!

    • @ryanmitcham5522
      @ryanmitcham5522 Před 6 dny

      @@christophercake7419 No we don't do that christophercake7419. We don't have to copy every cringy thing the Americans do.

  • @k.styles6986
    @k.styles6986 Před měsícem +4

    Nice one guys.. These days it's almost considered a crime to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, it's a bloody disgrace if you ask me.. You do great work and give back to those who deserve it. Love your work 👌

  • @dingopuppytoo
    @dingopuppytoo Před 3 měsíci +7

    Absolutely brilliant work guys. Such a shame on the Council. Shameful disrespect

  • @pah23
    @pah23 Před 7 měsíci +32

    Clearly the local council and Royal British Legion don't give a damn about the site of the memorial throughout the year to let it get into that terrible state until there's going to be cameras around to get pictures taken laying a wreath on Rememberance weekend. It makes my blood boil with anger, there's no excuses for them not to maintain that site well. Thank you so much to you and your Dad for restoring some honour and pride to that memorial site!!

    • @karenharrison885
      @karenharrison885 Před měsícem

      Ask yourself who is on the council. DIE? then you won't have any loyalty to england.

    • @GillMalouf
      @GillMalouf Před měsícem

      The RBL are too busy selling off their land and making profit!

  • @user-gx4du6lv1d
    @user-gx4du6lv1d Před 7 měsíci +40

    I was shocked that this memorial has not been maintained. Something so important being left like it was. Good work Son and Dad, the soldiers families will be pleasantly surprised to see your efforts.

    • @preciousbeautyj1043
      @preciousbeautyj1043 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@mariabrito1836how do you know the family members don’t care? Plus it’s not their responsibility to take care of those memorials. Not the time to be negative and pointing fingers at family members. Their families served for the entire country. Think abt that.

    • @nicolad8822
      @nicolad8822 Před 7 měsíci

      It’s on the site of an old Legion Social club, it is not the official war memorial.

  • @wattage2007
    @wattage2007 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Good man. Nice to see that someone appreciates the sacrifices made by these heroes.

  • @dutcheric
    @dutcheric Před 3 měsíci +2

    First of all: great job! Good to see there are still people that care. The council member responsible for this neglect should be ashamed. Second, it’s a disgrace that a war monument has to the places behind a high fence.

  • @tinasavage674
    @tinasavage674 Před 7 měsíci +99

    What on earth are the council thinking total lack of respect to our armed forces 😮 well done to you both .

    • @pauldurkee4764
      @pauldurkee4764 Před 7 měsíci +12

      Tina, most council's have no interest in the history of our country, or the people who preserved it.

    • @glorybe7500
      @glorybe7500 Před 7 měsíci

      stop voting those people in office.

    • @Tarananda-mylo
      @Tarananda-mylo Před 7 měsíci

      It’s probably a Labour council.

    • @Judep4237
      @Judep4237 Před 7 měsíci +10

      @@Tarananda-mylo…devastated by 13 years of Tory austerity

    • @chickenpommes19
      @chickenpommes19 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@pauldurkee4764most people on the country couldn't tell you when ww1 or 2 were, half of them probably didn't even have family in the country at that time

  • @cathysteeves1581
    @cathysteeves1581 Před 7 měsíci +70

    Nice one Ben, great way to honour those who sacrificed for us! 🇨🇦

  • @patriciadrury8557
    @patriciadrury8557 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Thank you Ben and Paul for caring for our veterans who gave there lifes for us

  • @brown56765
    @brown56765 Před 3 měsíci +2

    There's a dreadful incongruence to a forgotten memorial. God bless you for doing this!

  • @libbyecheverria730
    @libbyecheverria730 Před 7 měsíci +20

    This is one of my favorite videos. You gave dignity back to the people who sacrificed and the people who made that memorial in the first place. Huge change. Nice job!

    • @tridaks
      @tridaks Před 7 měsíci

      I would think its quite upsetting for families of the fallen when they see memorials fall into disrepair like this. "Lest we Forget"- it seems someone has here.

  • @louiseklock7179
    @louiseklock7179 Před 7 měsíci +149

    I am from the U.S. but thank you and your Dad for making this rembernce look like it is not forgotten. ❤

    • @anneli1735
      @anneli1735 Před 5 měsíci

      The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill - May God have mercy upon your soul

  • @ellenyoussif1207
    @ellenyoussif1207 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You have a right to be proud. What a fantastic job! You're right, how could the Councill (and the community) have allowed such negligence? You two made it right, and I applaud you for that. I'm from Minnesota, USA.

  • @Jonathan-je9uh
    @Jonathan-je9uh Před 2 měsíci +2

    The beauty about Flawless Cleaning services, is that they GIVE AS MUCH BACK as they obtain off youtube and the public.. WELL DONE GUYS for your time and trouble, it is a blessing to see good people like you guys helping instead of just taking..💯❤

  • @jeanstrickland2445
    @jeanstrickland2445 Před 7 měsíci +15

    This clean up moved me to tears for some reason😢, you guy’s put your heart and soul into this cleaning. It should never have got that bad. My father in-law severed 20 years in Korea and Vietnam wars. He’s 88 now. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Can you thank him for his service please 🙏

    • @jeanstrickland2445
      @jeanstrickland2445 Před 7 měsíci

      @@MaliaP702 Yes I can do that , 🙏🏼

  • @patriciamccormack7626Teashee
    @patriciamccormack7626Teashee Před 7 měsíci +46

    What an MAGNIFICENT transformation Ben and Dad 👍🏆♥️ You done our falling heroes, and veterans proud❤️
    Lest We Forget 💞

  • @tuggytubbz
    @tuggytubbz Před 2 měsíci +2

    This page is the BEST cleaning service page I’ve come across and I watch them from all around the world but this channel is AMAZING…well done guys smashing it 😊😊😊

  • @caroledavis-lh5to
    @caroledavis-lh5to Před 2 měsíci +2

    This wasn’t an overly large project. However, it was labor intensified. And what an amazing difference the two of you made. You should be very proud of the volunteer work that you do for your community. Splendid job!

  • @lisamariemotta865
    @lisamariemotta865 Před 7 měsíci +123

    As a USA vet, I am thankful for your service! It truly is an honor to be recognized for your service ... In and out of the military. May God continue to bless and keep you!

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Thank you and thank you for your service as a soldier 🫡

    • @christophercake7419
      @christophercake7419 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you for your service! God's blessings to you as well!

  • @glynmatthews2156
    @glynmatthews2156 Před 7 měsíci +56

    Well done for doing this, must be a rough area if the war memorial is behind a barbed wire fence. If they respected it, maybe the local community would have looked after it.

    • @glorybe7500
      @glorybe7500 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Question- Being a military family, Why doesn't King Charles and the courtiers (those with titles) of that area pay once a month to have those areas cleaned and looked after. Give back to the community kind of gift.

    • @obrien6320
      @obrien6320 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@glorybe7500😅😅😅

    • @glorybe7500
      @glorybe7500 Před 7 měsíci

      @@obrien6320 Really

    • @rodnrach
      @rodnrach Před 7 měsíci

      I noticed that. Quite sad ay.

    • @aliceklundt
      @aliceklundt Před 7 měsíci

      That is not barbed wire, it is only a metal mesh fence.

  • @jeannetteellis2034
    @jeannetteellis2034 Před 6 měsíci +10

    I’m a U.S. veteran and appreciate all you did to bring this back to beauty. All veteran memorials should be taken care of and shame on any council that doesn’t RESPECT THEIR VETERANS!!!

    • @anneli1735
      @anneli1735 Před 5 měsíci

      The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill - May God have mercy upon your soul

    • @christophercake7419
      @christophercake7419 Před měsícem

      Thank you for your service!

  • @rhondaloveloveloves9551
    @rhondaloveloveloves9551 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thank you so much for cleaning up The War Memorial for the fallen soldiers and returning the honour, dignity and respect to the site for those who gave everything in service to their country🌻I can assure you that it means a lot to those who serve, the veterans and their families. Blessings to you all. Lest We Forget❤

  • @ZeroRugrats67
    @ZeroRugrats67 Před 7 měsíci +50

    “Lest we never forget”… got forgotten already by many. Thank you for cleaning up this lovely memorial. 🙏🏼

  • @tonicorona5277
    @tonicorona5277 Před 7 měsíci +34

    Bless you for honoring the family’s of the soldiers! So sweet of you and dad!

  • @1tonyboat
    @1tonyboat Před 3 měsíci +3

    You should be so proud 👍👍👍👍👍👍.......... The council should hold there heads in shame .....

  • @deljamesleggett786
    @deljamesleggett786 Před 5 měsíci +5

    YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB FOR THE COUNCIL AND HOMEOWNERS WILL BE SO PROUD OF YOU

  • @Bigdave1963
    @Bigdave1963 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I would like to say thank you for another great video Ben and Dad, and bet all the big wigs are at their planning meetings claiming there expenses and overtime, then saying no money to pay for the upkeep of the remembrance garden for those who gave their lives for them. Well done to you and dad on showing the council what two men can deliver in a short period of time.

  • @randomposts5642
    @randomposts5642 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nothing I can add other than another, “Well Done!” Beautiful job, and a beautiful thing to honor those that have served their country!

  • @jody2873
    @jody2873 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Shame on that council!
    And bless the vets and you sir!

  • @janiedunn637
    @janiedunn637 Před 7 měsíci +22

    Thanks Ben & 👴🏻 for the 👍🏻 job. The Council are hopeless in so many parts of 🇬🇧. I’ve been 🙏🏻 for this weekend. We must never forget the ones who died for us. 😘 🥰

  • @normareed9007
    @normareed9007 Před 7 měsíci +39

    Thank you, Ben and Paul, for fixing up that memorial - its shocking how we only remember those who gave their lives for our freedom so seldom. Shame on the municipal services for spending peoples taxes and not providing the services they were voted in to do. Well done you two. ❤❤

  • @denisefoxcroft8920
    @denisefoxcroft8920 Před 6 měsíci +4

    It has the same effect as "In Flanders fields the poppies grow, along the grave yards, row on row" . It's sad how we live our happy lives thanks to the men and women who died ensuring our lives were safe. You guys are awesome.

  • @jandunkle6219
    @jandunkle6219 Před 2 měsíci +2

    So sad it wasn’t being cared for 😢thank you again for showing the respect this memorial deserves ❤

  • @amypreuit4114
    @amypreuit4114 Před 7 měsíci +50

    Incredibly disrespectful to let it get in that condition. If they don't care about the monument, how can they say they care about the people it serves to remember? That angers me. But you've restored the honor that was lost, and the dignity that's so deserved. Well done, Ben and Paul! It's beautiful again❤

    • @fin327
      @fin327 Před 6 měsíci

      Assuming your in the uk there are lots of war memorials that have sadly gotten to this stage in church cemeteries where they arnt maintained any more

  • @timbray7585
    @timbray7585 Před 7 měsíci +55

    It's a disgrace that any war memorial should be neglected like that. Well done! We should never forget those who served in all conflicts and especially this who gave their lives.

    • @MaliaP702
      @MaliaP702 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Amen

    • @sylviam6535
      @sylviam6535 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Agreed. Completely disrespectful. If it was taken care of all along, the green parts would look so much better.

  • @usa-girl911
    @usa-girl911 Před 7 měsíci +5

    This makes me utterly disgusted. It’s such a shame how those who gave all are being neglected like this. This should NEVER EVER happen. Thank you SO very much for doing this. I hope going forward things change. And this does not happen again. Thank you to you and your father once again. Love from America 🇺🇸

  • @carolewinstead8270
    @carolewinstead8270 Před 7 měsíci +28

    Thank you for honoring the veterans! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

  • @user-cr7oi1sw3t
    @user-cr7oi1sw3t Před 7 měsíci +62

    Well done Ben and Paul. What a lovely job you've made of cleaning the memorial and grounds. A tribute to all the war heroes, thank you. God Bless.

  • @mandyharrison3799
    @mandyharrison3799 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You did an amazing job. Thank you for taking the time. You are appreciated ❤❤

  • @johnpritchard2772
    @johnpritchard2772 Před měsícem +1

    Just be so proud of the work you have done to restore this monument to it's former glory! Being ex-RAF / retired, this is a credit to you both = thank you!

  • @hammisanz2656
    @hammisanz2656 Před 7 měsíci +36

    Bless all who served and families of those who served. Thank you for this ❤❤

  • @bexp436
    @bexp436 Před 7 měsíci +13

    I know we think our councils should do more, but we can all play in huge part in looking after monuments like these. Great job😊

    • @philomenahearn1717
      @philomenahearn1717 Před 7 měsíci

      But your Council takes money off you, so that they can do the maintenance that they should, in your Council Tax (used to be called “Poll Tax”)

    • @bexp436
      @bexp436 Před 7 měsíci

      @@philomenahearn1717 I understand that councils take money off us for maintenance, but budgets are under huge pressures and when the public get involved in taking care of their own areas I feel it encourages a sense of community and pride in where you live. I pick up litter wherever I go. I dont expect councils/government to do everything for us.

    • @astral276
      @astral276 Před 7 měsíci +1

      A bit hard when, as an indictment on modern society, they are behind security fencing and locked gates. Councils also don't like their failings being shown up, and come up with excuses to stop people doing so; health and safety is a favourite. It's not beyond them to even prosecute someone who does.

    • @elmodiddly
      @elmodiddly Před měsícem

      @@astral276 wrong, this is The Alwyn Club in Croydon which has been closed since January 2023 and has NOTHING to do with the council

  • @phatputer
    @phatputer Před 5 dny

    The irony of "Lest We Forget" , what an amazing job you guys did.

  • @shinigamimiroku3723
    @shinigamimiroku3723 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Bruh. I'm not even British, but seeing the memorial in such a sorry state utterly pisses me off, so I can't even begin to imagine how you or other members of the community were feeling. Thank you for cleaning it up!

  • @danlw212
    @danlw212 Před 7 měsíci +39

    Great work!
    I’d say every member of the council who did nothing about making sure that monument was cared for should be voted out of office!

    • @laurieharper1526
      @laurieharper1526 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Great work indeed. However, I wouldn't be too quick to blame the local authority. Their funding and finances are squeezed hard these days. Many struggle to deliver even essential services and have to cut out everything else. Whilst a war memorial is important emotionally, nobody will go without food or a roof over their head if it is neglected. The choice is that stark for many councils.

    • @320iSTWEdition
      @320iSTWEdition Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@laurieharper1526 This memorial surely can be tended to without having to spend money...... either by a landscaper that has a CZcams channel like Ben and his dad or by asking the community to come together for this. I am sure this can be done.

    • @laurieharper1526
      @laurieharper1526 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@320iSTWEditionI'm sure it can, but it depends on people such as Ben being willing to give up their time. It isn't reasonable to blame councils. Everyone wants comprehensive public services but nobody wants to pay any taxes to fund them these days.

    • @320iSTWEdition
      @320iSTWEdition Před 7 měsíci

      @@laurieharper1526 Everyone/nobody is a basic generalisation and not an argument...... furthermore i don't believe that. I do believe that people do NOT want to pay unjustified taxes. And i KNOW they don't like it, when taxes are wasted for unjustified projects.....
      And how any council is run and handles its income needs to be evaluated individually and CANNOT be generalized!
      I for one don't know how this council operates and sets its priorities.
      Gathering from the topic Ben has chosen i can only guess they had a hand in this neglect. But one would need to ask them why they chose this title. I guess they were talking to the women that can be seen at the end of the video and they probably have a better understanding of how their council works and it almost definitely sparked controversy. Otherwise this title would be different in my opinion.
      How OTHER councils work is anyone's guess.....
      So i don't generalize in THIS special case, i merely conclude from what is in front of me.

    • @laurieharper1526
      @laurieharper1526 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@320iSTWEditionOh dear, CAPITALS. "Unjustified taxes"? I guess you also want Scandinavian levels of public service provision and American levels of taxation. Try as hard as you like, but you won't square that circle.

  • @PaulDoldenDetails
    @PaulDoldenDetails Před 7 měsíci +110

    It takes kind people like Ben and Paul to do what the local council should have been doing to honour our fallen incredible work guys 🇬🇧👌🏻🇬🇧👌🏻

  • @ej3016
    @ej3016 Před měsícem +1

    there aren’t words enough to describe how seeing the neglect of this memorial makes me feel - how could any community let this happen - the disrespect it shows towards the men and women who served and especially those who served and died is unbelievable - I would volunteer to help but there is a little problem of the Atlantic between yourselves and us 🇨🇦🙏 God bless you two for giving this memorial the care and attention it deserves 🇨🇦🙏

  • @sheilam4964
    @sheilam4964 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @user-zs1jp6gj7k
    @user-zs1jp6gj7k Před 7 měsíci +21

    Thank you Ben and your dad. As a veteran all I can say is a huge thank you. I owe you guys a beer if I ever meet you.

  • @E.Meyers
    @E.Meyers Před 7 měsíci +14

    Ben, you and your precious Dad did an incredible and beautiful job on this memorial!
    It’s absolutely shameful and disrespectful that the Council allowed this to look so bad. It isn’t rocket science to put together a plan to keep it looking nice and honorable. They should meet, figure out how to get twelve people/groups/entities so each has only one month a year to look after the area.
    Bless you, Ben and Paul! You’re the heroes here. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

  • @ianblunt2641
    @ianblunt2641 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Congratulations to both of you for taking the initiative to clean this memorial, you did a great job, thank you. I'm a veteran!

  • @loisbasarowich5307
    @loisbasarowich5307 Před 3 měsíci

    A fantastic job!!!!!AGAIN!!!!!!! Flawless Cleaning to the rescue. God Bless you and your father and family. It made this Canadian proud to see this video.

  • @cherylcooper2838
    @cherylcooper2838 Před 7 měsíci +13

    What a sin for them to let this get so bad. I hope it never happens again. God bless you and Dad for such a nice job.

  • @niksand1713
    @niksand1713 Před 7 měsíci +14

    That looks so much better and brings real respect to the Fallen and their loved ones. Thank you for your community pride and dedication.

  • @racheltreherne5607
    @racheltreherne5607 Před 16 dny

    I don't know how I missed this one! Cannot thank you and your father enough. Found myself getting rather tearful with pride, memories and a shared grief for all those lost in service. Love abounds always. 🙏🤗👏

  • @brendasoler4759
    @brendasoler4759 Před 5 měsíci +11

    All gave some, but some gave all. It's sad this important memorial fell into such a state of neglect. Thank you for stepping up (as always) to give it a sorely needed make-over! Cheers from NE Florida.

    • @seanscanlon9067
      @seanscanlon9067 Před 5 měsíci

      It is nothing to do with the council, this is private.

  • @marnieenglish9400
    @marnieenglish9400 Před 7 měsíci +15

    Ben, Paul, Flawless Cleaning, Thank you for your wonderful cleaning at the memorial for all those that served, and lost their lives for us. They can now, and should always be remembered by us all.
    Ben and Paul should be put towards a Pride of Britain award x❤

  • @emily.letsendbslintheuk554
    @emily.letsendbslintheuk554 Před 7 měsíci +33

    HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you for doing this, such a huge shame it was allowed to get into such a state but thanks to you and your dad its now ready for people to remeber our armed forces on rememberance day (we should always remember them and what they did for us). Thanks again to you both, i will admit this one brought a tear to my eye cos of what it represents.
    Thanks to all our armed forces for all you do and love and respect to you all (and yes that includes all the armed forces and Ben and his whole family) 💖

  • @SkadiandNjord
    @SkadiandNjord Před měsícem

    So much better and in such a good cause to honour our veterans

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The two of you did a grand job! You have good hearts with no laziness in you!

  • @luannvondracek439
    @luannvondracek439 Před 7 měsíci +40

    From a veteran - Thanks for doing this Ben and Paul. You are a great team and example to others.

  • @SKJones-ik4yu
    @SKJones-ik4yu Před 7 měsíci +19

    Thank you Ben and Paul for stepping up and making this memorial as it should be. All too often they get overlooked or people think someone else will perform the necessary service. Thank you Flawless for setting it right.

  • @chriskberks5471
    @chriskberks5471 Před měsícem +2

    Beautiful job and a great tribute ❤

  • @mandyedgar4663
    @mandyedgar4663 Před 22 dny +1

    That's Respect ...Well Done ❤

  • @saschastolz61
    @saschastolz61 Před 7 měsíci +41

    God bless you for all you do to help others.🙏💕🇬🇧Thanks for the special Remembrance Day video.
    I'm really excited about seeing Norman's place soon!! Have a good weekend everyone.

  • @eveb446
    @eveb446 Před 7 měsíci +15

    Ben, you and your Dad, are absolutely amazing! Thank you ever so much for cleaning up the memorial to the fallen. God bless them all, and God bless you and your dad and the rest of your family.

  • @ruthguinn2136
    @ruthguinn2136 Před 17 dny

    how sad..thank you for taking care of our military heroes .and everyone else you take care of.bless you!

  • @user-cx5zk8sj2c
    @user-cx5zk8sj2c Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you for taking care of a sacred space. Blessings

  • @keeplookingup1164
    @keeplookingup1164 Před 7 měsíci +9

    So sad that it was let go to this end. God bless our Veterans. God bless you and your dad. Much respect!