Be Proud
Shack,
I understand. Ex-Locking brat who went through OASC at Hornchurch in 1958 (yes, they were flying Mosquitos off the airfield as we did our exercises).
I lost friends too in Malaya, Indonesia, Aden, and places in between. But don't despair. They were doing what you and I did, and serving their Queen and country.
Politicians don't count. What counts is that we understand, and we know that they kept the faith. Grieve yes, but don't be sorry, be proud that that they served and did what they did. I'll raise a glass to them.
They all need our support. Hang in there chum.
An old fart's input.
Bob C