REGIMENT
W 3.I thought this deserved another airing, these messages were left on the site during the Gulf war 2003. I think it epitomises the Commando spirit.
AS YOU MAY OR MAY NOT BE AWARE WE LOST THREE MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENT ON 21/03/03 IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WHEN A CH54 CRASHED, THEY WERE ALL MEMBERS OF 148 BTY.
THEY WERE: SGT LES HEHIR, LBDR LLEWELLYN (WELLIE) EVANS AND OMC IAN (JANE) SEYMOUR. I KNOW YOU ALL JOIN ME IN ADDING SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THEIR LOVED ONES.
ONCE AGAIN MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
It goes without saying we are with you in spirit and thought, may god forbid it should one of you fall. Us old boy's would take your place if we could.
Be good, be brave do your best and uphold the good name of them that have gone before you and the Regiment
P.S. My round when you get back
Brian ( spider ) Webster
My condolences to the families , and friends of the three members of the commando regiment who recently gave their lives to free the people of IRAQ. THEY were the BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE. GINGER MORRIS . BLACK EIGHT 1963 -1970
I was deeply touched by all the messages of love and support the regiment has received of late, I just had to respond. Once again the regiment has achieved the pinnacle of professionalism in combat. It makes me feel very proud of you all; of the way you carried it out with true grit and great dignity.
Well done.
Bob [rab] Scott ex black 8
Ours not to ask the reason why...................
Where Right and Glory Lead.....................
United we Conquer........................
Those three brave men are the Commando spirit, they live on in the hearts of all those that wear and have worn the Green Beret.
The pain the families must endure is immeasurable, please let them be assured that the Regimental families thoughts and prayers are with them.
Dave Matthews , Alma,Sphinx and Kirkee
My condolences to the families and loved ones of the three lads from 148 Bty who gave the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts are with all the units of 3 Commando Brigade, and I look forward to hearing of your safe return to the UK.
Well done 29 Commando.
Edward (Nozzer) Holt
My wife Jan and myself wish to take this opportunity to offer condolences to the families and mates of those of 29 Cdo Regt who lost their lives so tragically (and so soon) In the Iraq conflict. Our thought are with them as well as all in 3 Cdo Brigade and all still out there. You have performed magnificently and bravely in true Commando Gunner Style.
We ex members are proud of you. Come home safely.
John Bathe ex 95 / 29 HQ and Black Eight. 1965-74.
Our thoughts go out to all the families and loved ones of the 3 lads from 148 Bty who lost their lives in Iraq.We now hope for all remaining troops to come home safe and soon.Well done 29 Commando.
Paul Harris-Ward (Harry/HW
Sincere condolences to the loved ones of those lost. Keep the powder dry and come home safe and soon My thoughts are with you all.
Chris Batty. (One of Lord Alma's Old Boys)
To all the Families who have lost loved ones, We really feel for you, I've tried to write this so many times, but nothing sounds right. My wife and I were both greeting, when we heard that three members of the regiment had not made it, as well as the other boy's in the Gulf
Dave and Eleanor,
Black Eight 95/29
Lad. Reme.
My sincere condolences to the families of the three members of 148 BTY killed in Iraq. I am very proud of what 29 Commando and 95 Commando have achieved since their formation in 1960. They have helped to give the greatest gift of all to many oppressed people--that of Freedom! I hope that all the lads that are still over there come back home safely to their loved ones. Yours aye,
Dave Millward (ex black 8 and 148).
good luck hope its over soon.
anonymous
Good luck lads and do us proud, we're all thinking of you and wish for you all to come home safely.
Moggy ( 147 P&R COY )
To all the lads from all ex members over here in Australia. We are thinking of you. Just come back safe. Wish we could be over there with you but we getting a bit old now. Condolences to those that didn't beat the clock . Regards to all of you and your families.
Peter (Scottie) Scott, Dickie Baird, and Joe Hastings. All Ex 145
We would just like to let the men over in Iraq know that we are thinking of them and when they get back they are all more than welcome to come into the Hackney Carriage for a Free sherbert or Kirkee shandy. We wish you a safe return and look forward to meeting you all at the next re-union.
Paddy Boyd ( ex 7 & 8 Battery) & Fitz (ex 79 and 7)
Deeply saddened to learn that members of my old unit paid the ultimate price for the freedom of others. Sincere condolences to their families and comrades alike. Gone but never forgotten. It feels very strange to be back here in safety (after the experience of '82) with nothing more to fear than the nutters on the road to work, knowing what you are enduring. But I know you will all endure it well, and that right and justice will prevail. My pride at being able to say "I know those guys, that's my old unit" is immeasurable. Keep up the good work, stay alert, finish the job as soon as you can and come home safe to the Mother and Father of all welcome home parties!
Andy Tattersall
(148 and 7 Battery, '74 - '88)
With best wishes to all in Two Nine at home and in Iraq.
We are very proud of you
Good Luck
Paddy Barrett
Reading the newspapers and watching TV reports, I just feel so immensely proud of having been part of The Regiment. Keep it up lads. Sheila and I wish everyone good fortune and a safe and speedy return home. We may now live in Oz, but still think of you all often.
Ralph Warner RSM '73-75
As a wife of an old 29 lad, I support the boys who are doing a great job over there. Only the best will do and that's what the lads of 29 and the rest of the British Forces are. Give 'em hell boys and come back home safely and very soon to your families.
Sincere condolences to all the families of the fallen.
Good luck to all the lads in 29 Cdo and 3 Cdo, my son is out there with BAS with 40 Cdo(847). Come back safe every one. My thoughts are with you all constantly.
Tom Straker: Ex 145 & BAS
Keep up the good work lads - all of us who know the Regiment back in Blighty send our best and we know that Saddam is up against the best of the best with 29 knocking on his door.
H (attachment to Sphinx)
Firstly I would like to offer my condolences to the families of those men of 29 Cdo who were killed in Iraq. To all serving members of the Regiment, I am certain that your exceptionally high standard of training and moral excellence will assist you all in achieving all your aims and objectives. It goes without saying that we are all behind you in everything you have to do. We know you will do us proud. "On time, On target, and lots of it". God's speed and stay safe.
Alan Whent (ex 145 Cdo Bty)
To all the lads from 29 commando, and 3 Cdo bde. your doing a hoofing job keep up the good work. To les,welly and jane you are sadly missed but NEVER forgotten.
Hughesy
Ex 29 Gunner
Great to see the Regiment's guns firing wheel to wheel in the national papers last week, keep it up and stay safe! Let's get rid of that bastard once and for all and get the party going down on the Barbican this summer.
Wish I was with you!
Janner Lambert-Gorwyn (Ex Black Eight and Sphinx)
I would like to give my condolences to the families of those men of 29 who were killed in Iraq. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we stand shoulder to shoulder with them at this very sad time.
To all those remaining in Iraq - come back safe.
Paul Beech ex-79 Bty.
TO ALL CDO GUNNERS IN THE GULF , WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY , WISH YOU A SAFE RETURN HOME , AND SOON.
COL BAILEY ( YORKY BLACK 8 )
I would like to pay my heart felt condolences to the families and friends of the three members of The Regiment tragically killed at the beginning of hostilities with Iraq.
Ian Taylor(ex LAD 87-89)
Kabul
Afghanistan
To all the Members of the Regiment and all UK Forces involved with Op Telic - We that are in the rear are proud of you all.
Stan Rendell
I would like to express my support for all the lads out in the Gulf, in particular to those serving with 3rd Commando Brigade and especially all those with 29 Commando Regiment RA. Our thoughts are with you all in trying to get a tough job done.
Regards
James Walton & Family
Ex Black VIII
I would imagine all ex-commando gunners are thinking of you guys out there. Keep safe and kick arse.
Fluff Thomas ( ex 7 Bty )
Although Norway is not part of the coalition there is an awful lot of (silent) steadfast support for this mission in this country. The sacrifice that is being made by commando forces will be seen in the future as a milestone for a new order to give the people of that region justice, hope and dignity in the future.
Best wishes,
Brian Desmond
Norway
My thoughts are with all the guys out in Iraq from the Regiment. I know you will do your Country and 29 Commando proud. Wishing you all a speedy and safe return back home.
Glynne (Mitch) Mitchell ex 7 Bty
Just like to say good luck to 29 Commando Regt. Indeed all 3 Commando Brigade.
Goes without saying how proud we are of you all.
Come home safe.
George (Scouse) Smith
Ex. Black 8.
Thinking of the lads serving at this time, hoping that they return safe and well and know that they will do us all proud.
Pat (Arthur) Daley Ex 7 Bty
Take care all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anthony King
Chief Security Officer
United Kingdom Mission Geneva ( ex 7 Bty 95 Cdo )
To all the lads in 29 Cdo Regt good luck and may you kick sads arse
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