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

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Komentáře • 227

  • @zap0086
    @zap0086 Před 3 lety +92

    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 .

  • @thevanguardsofmanhood8463
    @thevanguardsofmanhood8463 Před 3 lety +58

    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.

  • @sas22thebest48
    @sas22thebest48 Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @georgetuisawau4781
    @georgetuisawau4781 Před 3 lety +40

    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
      @bugler75 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @jambo141
    @jambo141 Před 3 lety +17

    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 👌

  • @edwardmorley5273
    @edwardmorley5273 Před 3 lety +6

    Makes you feel very humble and proud, God bless all

  • @johnnydiamondsmusic1673
    @johnnydiamondsmusic1673 Před 3 lety +61

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

  • @robertmcmillan4716
    @robertmcmillan4716 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @bazmanoid5371
    @bazmanoid5371 Před 3 lety +7

    God Bless you Rusty You Legend!

  • @maxcady645
    @maxcady645 Před 3 lety +10

    Excellent Rusty! Glad it was you!

  • @ninj4stud
    @ninj4stud Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @derekmclauchlan8636
    @derekmclauchlan8636 Před 3 lety +15

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

  • @ian6422
    @ian6422 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome respect to one and all 🙏

  • @Abbylewis2008
    @Abbylewis2008 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @derrickfield8957
    @derrickfield8957 Před 3 lety +13

    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.

  • @brenhoey3115
    @brenhoey3115 Před 3 lety +7

    Really nice that God bless them all

  • @philipaithwaite4780
    @philipaithwaite4780 Před 3 lety +7

    God bless them all,much respect

  • @r188ops8
    @r188ops8 Před 3 lety +7

    Fitting tribute, sleep well x

  • @andrewhill6946
    @andrewhill6946 Před 3 lety +11

    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.🙏🇬🇧

  • @apollo8972
    @apollo8972 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you Rusty.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer Před 3 lety +6

    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

  • @steelcity791
    @steelcity791 Před 3 lety +6

    Exceptionally brave men. Legends for eternity RIP ❤

  • @markmascollful
    @markmascollful Před 3 lety +6

    Fantastic video rusty, ex serviceman myself 👍🏻

  • @paulsymons7643
    @paulsymons7643 Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @derekpara
    @derekpara Před 3 lety +29

    Well done, Rusty. You spoke for us all.

  • @DS-mv4ri
    @DS-mv4ri Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @gavg89iiuktvii35
    @gavg89iiuktvii35 Před 3 lety +12

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

  • @simonsouthgate8374
    @simonsouthgate8374 Před 3 lety +11

    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 !!

  • @ogyxfallvanlore8511
    @ogyxfallvanlore8511 Před 3 lety +7

    The greatest respect.

  • @dmg1866
    @dmg1866 Před 3 lety +7

    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.🌹

  • @LostMines
    @LostMines Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @oldmanc2
    @oldmanc2 Před 3 lety +14

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

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner5506 Před 3 lety +7

    Respect and Thank You to all those who have served

  • @bennoben1653
    @bennoben1653 Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @cheekboy7247
    @cheekboy7247 Před 3 lety +7

    Great tribute rusty👍👍

  • @stephensmith4480
    @stephensmith4480 Před 3 lety +13

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

  • @christopherthewreckerthats2295

    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.

  • @Tony-nn3gl
    @Tony-nn3gl Před 3 lety +10

    RIP all who served. ❤️

  • @raylooney1788
    @raylooney1788 Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @sarahshuttleworth895
    @sarahshuttleworth895 Před 3 lety +4

    Aww well done rusty ! Was filling up watching that ❤️

  • @chrissymon1001
    @chrissymon1001 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @billevans7936
    @billevans7936 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @galaxym30s6
    @galaxym30s6 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @ic8466
    @ic8466 Před 3 lety +10

    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!!!!

  • @peterhumphries3989
    @peterhumphries3989 Před 3 lety +1

    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!

  • @tonyashton780
    @tonyashton780 Před 3 lety +8

    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.

  • @SCOUSEOBIE
    @SCOUSEOBIE Před 3 lety +6

    Wear your poppy with pride 🇬🇧👊

  • @user-bl6yh5qo4h
    @user-bl6yh5qo4h Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @harrymelad942
    @harrymelad942 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @frankbell4647
    @frankbell4647 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @RJM1011
    @RJM1011 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful video for those no longer with us thank you.

  • @palmer3977
    @palmer3977 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful video Rusty very moving, God bless them all.

  • @handsomestranger8211
    @handsomestranger8211 Před 3 lety +7

    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
      @dmg1866 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @handsomestranger8211
      @handsomestranger8211 Před 3 lety +3

      @@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
      @dmg1866 Před 3 lety

      @@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
      @handsomestranger8211 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @waddac2
    @waddac2 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @tracyappleby2448
    @tracyappleby2448 Před 3 lety +6

    Very moving.. Well done 👏. 💙👍

  • @themaygrum2496
    @themaygrum2496 Před 3 lety +7

    Legends all of you. May god bless you all.

  • @MrCardinal1965
    @MrCardinal1965 Před 3 lety +8

    Excellent 👌

  • @A14b19
    @A14b19 Před 3 lety +4

    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 🍺

  • @chrisdavies73
    @chrisdavies73 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @Maverick47100
    @Maverick47100 Před 3 lety +10

    Well done Rusty, a very moving tribute.

  • @danielstone5754
    @danielstone5754 Před 3 lety +9

    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

  • @stevied8855
    @stevied8855 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @UFCfan.
    @UFCfan. Před 3 lety +1

    The bravest of the brave Thankyou for your service ❤️

  • @warrenwhyatt5884
    @warrenwhyatt5884 Před 3 lety +7

    Well done Buddy .

  • @Freebird67
    @Freebird67 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done rusty from one veteran to another

  • @andybrown223
    @andybrown223 Před 3 lety +12

    Lest we forget our sas heroes,no surrender 🇬🇧

  • @BadgerBritish
    @BadgerBritish Před 3 lety +1

    Very moving. Thank you for sharing.

  • @alannoble272
    @alannoble272 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @grahamwatt5495
    @grahamwatt5495 Před 3 lety +1

    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

  • @kiwi_comanche
    @kiwi_comanche Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @johnregan326
    @johnregan326 Před 3 lety +12

    Well Done Rusty 👏 SAS WHO DARES WINS .

  • @Pardus_1970
    @Pardus_1970 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @busternick1
    @busternick1 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @iantodd6108
    @iantodd6108 Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @bossamood6536
    @bossamood6536 Před 3 lety +13

    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.

  • @philp2088
    @philp2088 Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant Rusty.

  • @zulu7441
    @zulu7441 Před 3 lety

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

  • @cityboy9301
    @cityboy9301 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @hilarioushen4164
    @hilarioushen4164 Před 3 lety +25

    While these SAS heroes live on the street, the terrorist that was not killed in the embassy siege lives in a house provided by the council.

    • @paulrichards2350
      @paulrichards2350 Před 3 lety +4

      An absolute joke and disgrace shame on the governments past and present

    • @Team-fabulous
      @Team-fabulous Před 3 lety +2

      They also live in West Belfast were republicans continue to kill people...

  • @timoakes450
    @timoakes450 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @timheale9
    @timheale9 Před 3 lety +9

    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

  • @chrissymon1001
    @chrissymon1001 Před 3 lety +1

    A sterling tribute to those who sacrificed everything

  • @deeeeeeeench1209
    @deeeeeeeench1209 Před 3 lety +1

    high quality stuff lest we forget

  • @newy2277
    @newy2277 Před 3 lety

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

  • @tomashe188
    @tomashe188 Před 3 lety +7

    Hero's

  • @protectorbobby
    @protectorbobby Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @andreedowns4561
    @andreedowns4561 Před 3 lety

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

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous Před 3 lety +2

    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
      @RustyFirminSASTV  Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @Team-fabulous
      @Team-fabulous Před 3 lety +2

      @@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
      @neilb2793 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @barryballinger5912
    @barryballinger5912 Před 2 lety

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

  • @cuntbollockswank
    @cuntbollockswank Před 3 lety +1

    Tremendous tribute.

  • @DianaKazimiera-
    @DianaKazimiera- Před rokem

    Great respect for strenght,devotion,honor and dignity...SAS
    Great respect and memory 🕊️🕯️
    #International cooperation for memory Military Leaders

  • @loxleyltd
    @loxleyltd Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. Love it xx

  • @robrichards3528
    @robrichards3528 Před 3 lety +1

    Total respect nothing more!

  • @ThirdDegreeWitchExplores

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

  • @newton18311
    @newton18311 Před 3 lety

    AS has been said many Times ,All gave some, But Some gave all, Respect and condolences To their families R.I.P.

  • @robertstevens4697
    @robertstevens4697 Před 3 lety +9

    I am American Without the mother country the United kingdom we would despite our faults and errors of judgement we would not be a free nation as we are today Together we will defeat covid nineteen like all those soldiers long ago we will walk on free men and women Hope freedom and liberty There is nothing in between

  • @aadrianlee
    @aadrianlee Před 3 lety +1

    With the greatest respect. R.I.P Lads

  • @squrtleplays6810
    @squrtleplays6810 Před 2 lety

    Rip Tom may he live in our hearts forever he was a hero and legend a small salute to you as great father and a great soldier you will be missed😔🙏

  • @ianthompson7996
    @ianthompson7996 Před 3 lety

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