Kiwi Soldiers farewell their fallen comrades with a huge Haka
2nd/1st farewell their fallen comrades
(Turn Volume Up to max. That's not even half the sound of the Haka)
Medic Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker, 26 of Christchurch, Corporal Luke Tamatea, 31, of Kawerau, and Richard Harris, 21, of Pukekohe died 19th August helping a fellow soldier when their humvee was hit by a roadside bomb in Bamiyan province. Their vehicle was the last in a convoy taking one of their patrol members to Romero base to see a doctor.
RIP
Added: Aug-26-2012 Occurred On: Aug-25-2012
By: MikeNovember
In: World News
Tags: Kiwi, Soldiers, haka, NZ, New Zealand, RIP, Afghanistan, Warriors,
Location: New Zealand (load item map)
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By: MikeNovember
In: World News
Tags: Kiwi, Soldiers, haka, NZ, New Zealand, RIP, Afghanistan, Warriors,
Location: New Zealand (load item map)
Marked as: approved
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That sent shivers up my spine, great people the kiwis. RIP blokes.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byspellingpolice (372.20) 
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@spellingpolice It does, doesn't it...
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byp8urbyk5 (590.74) 
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When I was in the military the Kiwi's had such a dance to apologise for a fight on our joint compound. The tradition is very impressive.
For the fallen, the world thanks you for your service, may you rest in peace. All the strenght to the families......
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byp8urbyk5 (590.74) 
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That's some badass send off. Respect.
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByTB-303 (187.00) 
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thats sending him off right.. well done.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Bylgtbyddrk (118.18) lgtbyddrk View Channel Send Message
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A long salute to the warriors! Rest in Peace! Great people, great culture! Absolutely beautiful! By the looks of it, I think he was a sniper. Excuse me, I have something in my eye!
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byfotoman4u2 (3430.40) 
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They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
RIP Lads
Posted Aug-26-2012 Bysiamsunset78 (57.48) 
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@siamsunset78 Very cool, thanks!
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byfotoman4u2 (3430.40) 
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Cool tradition. ANZAC forces fought against Turks in WW1 in Gallipoli, they rest in peace in now friendly territory. Truly brave soldiers, Rest In Peace soldier.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byturkzil (123.18) 
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RIP to these two young soldiers.
When my wife and I visited NZ last summer we were on the road somewhere on the North Island and happened upon the Armed Forces Museum and stopped for a few hours. The museum gave me a lot of insight into NZ's military history and the proud tradition of its soldiers.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Bygbe84 (48.52) 
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cheers
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byqwertyuiop (10.40) 
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Manly salute!
Intimidating actually.
R.I.P
Posted Aug-26-2012 Bymytwocents (2365.86) 
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A great send off for the brave warriors. RIP.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byboffo2 (133.24) 
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RIP fallen soldiers. The Haka is preformed throughout Polynesia amongst Polynesians. The Maori tradition of doing so is a sign of respect , especially towards the warriors and fallen. Its an honor to see the Soldiers of these fallen, Moari and Non Moari alike honoring their fallen commrades and continuing a tradition. New Zealand, Samoa, and here in Hawaii, the Haka is continued for occassions such as this to honor and respect. Thank you for sharing. The ultimate sacrifice, not glorifying an inv More..
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByKoranimal (776.80) 
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Too bad they die for a war that achieves what exactly?
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByAxisofEvil (556.48) 
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@AxisofEvil Unfortunately these soldiers and others like them have died for their countries call to attempt to bring stability to this region. Attmpting to bring these koranimal fucks up to speed with living with civility. This is not a political statement, rather honoring fallen soldiers. I as others have, have answered the call when ones country calls, devoid of saying should I go or not. Personally, I could give a shit less if these Koranimal focks kill themselves off, men women or children. More..
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByKoranimal (776.80) 
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@Koranimal Nationalistic mumbo jumbo is nearly as bad as religious mumbo jumbo
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByKaboomBaby (39.80) 
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@KaboomBaby nationalistic mumbo jumbo? why because soldiers, who have chosen to serve their country, die? Again not a political statement from my explaination. Regardless if the action(s) are politically correct or not these men and others like them have given their lives for their countries. The kicker is unfortunately, people like the Koranimals could give a shit less if some attempts to help them or even give their lives in doing so.
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByKoranimal (776.80) 
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@AxisofEvil Show some respect asshole! All your kind are nothing but COWARDS! Sit a home on your computer thinking how big you are by making comments like that, well guess what jerk, you are BIG, a BIG TROLL! You got your attention now go to school.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byfotoman4u2 (3430.40) 
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Good stuff...that was moving, love how the Kiwi's have taken up some of the Maori traditions...
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByElegantDecline (2131.98) 
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@ElegantDecline They do this on several occasions.... I had the favour of witnessing one......
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byp8urbyk5 (590.74) 
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@p8urbyk5 Every rugby game!
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByElegantDecline (2131.98) 
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@ElegantDecline We haven't got rugby on the telly, but it doesn't surprise me. The one I witnessed was an apologising to us for the fight we had on our compound in the mess hall.
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byp8urbyk5 (590.74) 
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@p8urbyk5 Kind of threatenning apology Lol...I like it
Posted Aug-26-2012 ByElegantDecline (2131.98) 
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@ElegantDecline It took about 15 minutes and there was a feather involved. If the feather after the dance was accepted by our commander, the apology was accepted. The dance in whole told an unspoken story. Even we never saw it before, we knew exactly what was meant...
Posted Aug-26-2012 Byp8urbyk5 (590.74) 
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very nice display of camaraderie, gave me goosebumps
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