On the 1st of April my “Field Workshop” has just changed role. And was now part of the Air Mobile rapid response Brigade. We had a “march past” to mark this and had spent some months in preparation for it.
We knew of the action on South Georgia. And Played “Don’t Cry for me Argentina” on the parade. The night of the 1st April. We were called in to clear our shelves of repairs and pack up workload – prep for war.
My daughter was 20 months old and waved bye as we sailed on the 12th of May. Not one picture of that. But memories firmly engraved. The sounds and the smells, the ships around us, the brass bands playing, the flags and the hoots from boats big and small. The National pride was so strong.
Truly amazing time, and full of optimism and energy – wow is the only word. If I was given a couple of options to revisit myself in time – this would be one of them!
Nothing glorious about war. But the spirt that comes because of it should not be understated. A motivated soldier who firmly believes his cause is a major force!!! Many do not understand the focus, strength, and motivation you feel in these times. Combine many such soldiers and you have a machine of note.
Having said all that and spending 24 years of my life as a soldier. I strongly disagree with war as a solution. War mongering and manipulation should be criminal activity. Just think how much money is wasted on arming. Yes, it boosts technology, but we could do so much more as a human race.
Shexit 