I dropped this here, it made me think of Anthony. A man who lived well.

[Travlin]

http://https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/elite-british-sas-soldiers-action-packed-account-of-the-falklands-war (https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/elite-british-sas-soldiers-action-packed-account-of-the-falklands-war)


The fortieth anniversary of the Falklands War, which ended on this day, in 1982, with the final surrender of Argentine forces to the British, has seen many reflect upon the ten-week conflict fought in the South Atlantic. In the process, the stark reality of the United Kingdom fighting a war it was hardly prepared for, and successfully returning the islands to British control, has provided a chance to recall some of the many episodes of bravery, endurance, innovation, resistance, and disaster. One episode that encompassed many those and more was the loss of a special forces Sea King helicopter in the icy waters on May 19, 1982 — the biggest loss of life in a single day for the elite Special Air Service (SAS) since World War II.

On the eve of the anniversary of the Argentine surrender, The War Zone spoke to Mark ‘Splash’ Aston, one of the nine survivors of the Sea King incident that claimed the lives of 22 of their comrades, 18 of them from the SAS.

[KarlinPhoenix]

I shared many comms with Tony, here is the first (I really respected Anthony and had hoped to meet him in person):
"12-26-2009, 05:28 PM

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http://www.warriortalk.com/images/icons/icon1.png Re: Operation CORPORATE

http://www.warriortalk.com/images/SeamusLight/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by KarlinPhoenix
Anthony,

I am a new member on WT and noticed your background. Did you participate in the Falklands War?

That was a rugged adventure, with bad weather, bad ground and a motivated enemy.

About me: US Army Ranger (1st Bn, 75th Inf, Airborne Ranger). I worked a lot in Central America and during the hand-off of the Panama Canal. Currently, I work in the private security field as a business owner and E P Operator.

Merry Christmas to you and your,

Karl Saknit
Phoenix, Arizona



Hi there Karl.
I have seen your posts. :)

So we have something in common, - aswell as a shared hatred of islam. ;)

You were a Ranger, and I was a Commando. Today's Rangers obviously are descended from WWII when they did the Brit Commando course to become a Ranger.

I know the name goes back further than that of course. A long time infact.
But Commandos and Rangers of today have shared roots.

Yep, I was down there in the South Atlantic. I joined in 1978, passing out for duty in 1979.
I was there from the beginning, for the defense, - I defended South Georgia on 3 April 1982, and then volunteered like the rest to return.

A lot of work in Northern Ireland, - 1980, 83, 84, 85 & 86.
Plus Iraq doing PSD 2004/5.

Next time I visit the USA, the main course will be Arizona. ( I have passed through twice.) Tombstone to be precise. Then on from there. :)

Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and your family too.

Tony.