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  • Опубликовано: 24 июн 2024
  • #iraq #gulfwar #apachehelicopter #apache #ah64
    The Last American flag to Leave Iraq with US Army.
    AH64 attack helicopter.
    Safwan city in Iraq was the crossing point back into Kuwait. He flew Halo over highway 1 which was their route.
    That is his last flight as a Squadron commander and what ended up being his last flight
    Halo is like an angels halo
    Attack Helicopter watching out for bad guys for the ground guys.
    Geoff did three tours to Iraq. It was his second, tour that was 15 months that he cleaned out Sadar city. His unit was 4th squadron 3rd armored cavalry. Longknifes. His third tour was when he was the last one out while in command.

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  • @grahamthebaronhesketh.
    @grahamthebaronhesketh.  24 дня назад +2

    Thanks to those of you who support this channel. IT’s appreciated.
    You can support this channel here.
    PayPal.Me/GrahamandFiona

  • @SharonSeaver
    @SharonSeaver 28 дней назад +22

    Great story, Graham. I love our flag. Long may she wave🇺🇲❤

  • @theworldsgonemad803
    @theworldsgonemad803 28 дней назад +15

    Uk here, my "grandad" was American, 82nd airbourne, 1944/45 based at braunstone park leicester 1944.

    • @mama_bear4415
      @mama_bear4415 28 дней назад +2

      God bless you. Thanks for the respect you have shown our flag. It is precious to us ❤❤🐻

  • @joannmitchell1314
    @joannmitchell1314 28 дней назад +5

    Thank you, Graham, my dad was in WWII- Navy, great picture, what an honor, awesome gift!🇺🇸🥰

  • @celestialskye1
    @celestialskye1 28 дней назад +8

    The majority of the American flag IS made in America ~ the smaller flags on sticks I believe are made in China/Taiwan. Each flags that are placed on the graves for holidays Memorial Day are also from the states. We have during the Christmas time we have what is called WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA, for VETERANS that takes place either the first or third weekend. It's a convoy of special big rigs (Red White and Blue that says pretty much Driving across America to deliver these Christmas wreaths to the veterans Graves. Many people volunteer their time with the Military to place in the headstones.
    It's a beautiful thing to see these trucks roll past you on the highway ~ got to see them four years ago. Somehow, it just gives one pride and reverence for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for honoring our American flag. 🙏🇺🇲🪖✨

  • @KathyWhite-po5dw
    @KathyWhite-po5dw 28 дней назад +8

    Wow Graham! What an awesome gift and piece of history. Thanks so much for sharing. This American sending love from Florida, USA. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

  • @Wildflowers516
    @Wildflowers516 28 дней назад +6

    Thanks Graham ! My dad n Uncle were in WWII…. Army , was with all the troops when Patton was giving his big speech …. One of my brothers flew Navy , was over in Beirut …. My brother in law was a medic in Nam he was Marines ..
    I have all the respect for the men and women who served !

  • @kathyherman7079
    @kathyherman7079 28 дней назад +8

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hildatrellis907
    @hildatrellis907 27 дней назад +3

    What an honour to be in receipt of this piece of American military aviation history.

  • @elizabethbesco4758
    @elizabethbesco4758 28 дней назад +21

    I am American and I always tear up when I hear stories of the sacrifice of our military. A dear family friend had 2 sons serve in Iraq. Thank you for this wonderful post!

  • @user-oc2mt8kf2j
    @user-oc2mt8kf2j 25 дней назад +2

    Great seeing the great American flag. Pray for our country.🙏🏻

  • @maryipock5315
    @maryipock5315 28 дней назад +11

    I am feeling a great deal of pride Graham. Thank you so much for honoring the US military. You are a lovely person and I have thought that over the time I have been following you. Take care and stay positive my friend.

  • @hopesharkey9895
    @hopesharkey9895 28 дней назад +2

    As an American, thank you for this.

  • @babettesmeesters8947
    @babettesmeesters8947 22 дня назад +1

    What wonderful gifts to receive and with such history attached to them especially the American flag! ❤❤❤❤

  • @SparkleWhileYouCan
    @SparkleWhileYouCan 28 дней назад +3

    Thank you, Graham ❤️
    🇺🇸

  • @janeevans1681
    @janeevans1681 28 дней назад +3

    Great story!! So interesting!!

  • @maryann2612
    @maryann2612 27 дней назад +2

    What a kind hearted person, well done to both of you 😊🐨

  • @sandraparrot9893
    @sandraparrot9893 26 дней назад +3

    That is super special! ❤

  • @louiseemerson331
    @louiseemerson331 27 дней назад +2

    Wow! What a treasure!

  • @HighlySensitiveintrovert
    @HighlySensitiveintrovert 27 дней назад +2

    Yes, that's the American flag. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @ladymaria6697
    @ladymaria6697 26 дней назад +2

    Wow! It is amazing to have that American Flag 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😇🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸…..and hope your always feeling in good health 😇👍🙏

  • @lizrooney9669
    @lizrooney9669 22 дня назад +2

    Wow! What a piece of history to have. Very interesting.

  • @paulanelson9419
    @paulanelson9419 28 дней назад +11

    Thank you Graham!!! ❤️🤍💙
    Appreciate your story!!!!

  • @Caro_arch5801
    @Caro_arch5801 28 дней назад +2

    What a thoughtful person that was to send you that 😊

  • @carolhoran1108
    @carolhoran1108 27 дней назад +2

    Happy to see you so happy!!!

  • @maggiesays7827
    @maggiesays7827 28 дней назад +8

    Very cool! Definitely not as impressive as your souvenier but I have one flown in Afghanistan, a Unit coin and a "Come and Take It" flag that had to be taken down so the unit wasn't mistaken for surrender. Texans! haha

  • @TheCloverQueenDQ
    @TheCloverQueenDQ 28 дней назад +3

    That’s so neat Graham , looks great. I just got done painting a rock with American 🇺🇸 flag. The rocks I paint on come from Lake Erie in Conneaut Ohio. Good size flat, less than half inch thick and smooth from the waves. Working on a Great Lake Freighter and Jeep rocks lol. 🇺🇸

  • @maudiemcateer90
    @maudiemcateer90 28 дней назад +3

    How impressive!

  • @user-gv3cx4qj3q
    @user-gv3cx4qj3q 24 дня назад +1

    Great Video Graham ❤❤❤. Hello To Fiona. 😊😊😊.

  • @stephanieredden8861
    @stephanieredden8861 23 дня назад +1

    I have my father's sterling silver jump wings from WW2. My big sister gave them to me, when she came and watched one of my jumps and made me cry. I also fly the stars and bars, everyday, 24/7, day and night. I love that you were given a flag, that comes with a remarkable past.
    Here's to the red of it;
    There's not a thread of it -
    No nor a shred of it -
    In all the spread of it,
    From foot to head,
    But heroes bled for it,
    Faced steel and lead for it -
    Precious blood shed for it,
    Bathing it red.
    Here's to the white of it;
    Thrilled by the sight of it,
    Who knows the right of it
    But has felt the might of it
    Through day and night?
    Womanhood's care for it
    Made manhood dare for it;
    Purity's prayer for it
    Kept it so white
    Here's to the blue of it,
    Heavenly view of it,
    Star spangled hue of it,
    Honesty's due of it,
    Constant and true;
    Here's to the whole of it -
    Stars, stripes and pole of it -
    Here's to the soul of it,
    Red white and blue.
    Jay Daly

  • @jenteale
    @jenteale 28 дней назад +9

    That's wonderful, and so pleased for you and your gift to treasure. From the US with Love ❤

  • @rhondaloveloveloves9551
    @rhondaloveloveloves9551 28 дней назад +10

    Wow Graham what an awesome gift🌻I'm sure that you'll treasure it always. We owe everything we have, all of our rights and all of our freedoms to those who willingly risk their lives fighting for us to keep our way of life. A heartfelt thank you to all those who serve and have served. Lest We Forget.

  • @lauranolan4744
    @lauranolan4744 28 дней назад +7

    Keep it up with impending Presidential debate Thursday evening.

  • @HALee-
    @HALee- 28 дней назад +13

    Holy crap, Graham! 😮That’s a really cool story. Thanks for this ❤

  • @amyjones8114
    @amyjones8114 25 дней назад +2

    ❤🇺🇸

  • @theresamclaughlin8655
    @theresamclaughlin8655 28 дней назад +12

    That’s amazing Graham ❤

  • @heathershinnie-gonzales3933
    @heathershinnie-gonzales3933 28 дней назад +8

    Hello from Ontario Canada, I’m Canadian and think your amazing ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️

  • @fallentoa
    @fallentoa 28 дней назад +2

    Graham I'm so pleased for you, wow !!!!. Don't ever let the flag go or get damaged. I feel the same way of my dad's merchant navy items off the HMS Amethyst as I have real letters from the history of what happened in China and the sailors who were in the hospital and got transferred to HMS Concord lol. I have a actual letter proving that some of the film with Richard Todd was in with The Yangtze Incident was true about HMS Amethyst as my own father was on the boat and part of that history. I have items that the museum doesn't have as it's all got my dad's details on it all. It's part of history same as my grandfathers stuff too from the second world war lol. I have the original copies that was given out to people to build shelters in the gardens lol. I see it as this is our history and they lived through it all and we should be proud of them who served in the wars. This is why I respect the real heros of the day lol.m

  • @Irishivy72
    @Irishivy72 28 дней назад +8

    What a cool gift. We do have the best community!
    ♥️from Pittsburgh

  • @purplevelvet69
    @purplevelvet69 28 дней назад +11

    Great story about your new flag Graham ❤

  • @americandoodle
    @americandoodle 28 дней назад +2

    ❤🤍💙

  • @Jennifer-pp6oj
    @Jennifer-pp6oj 28 дней назад +7

    What a lovely gift that your friend sent you; Graham. A very impressive flag and the other items. That was very kind and thoughtful of them =). God Bless you, Fiona and your loved ones =).

  • @kattavares1959
    @kattavares1959 28 дней назад +1

    Graham you need to take that flag and fold it and put it in a glass frame. There is a special way to fold it. That is an historical flag. Ask your friend how to fold it. Also put a plaque detailing the story of the flag. Enjoy. Just love our American flag. Some of my family members served in that war.

  • @glindathegood4007
    @glindathegood4007 27 дней назад +2

    Make sure you have a Notarized Document providing Provenance for Old Glory.

  • @Foxys-Collective-Videography
    @Foxys-Collective-Videography 28 дней назад +8

    Fantastic possession you have got Graham 🙂. Thanks for sharing it with all of us 🙂. You certainly deserve this enchanted possession of yours 😊. All the best to you 😊😉😉😊.
    From your friend Foxy in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK 😊😊😉😉😊😊.

  • @lauranolan4744
    @lauranolan4744 28 дней назад +10

    Congratulations Graham
    What a Beautiful gift Steeped in history 🎉

  • @Sk8Bettty
    @Sk8Bettty 28 дней назад +11

    I love the flag! Being a foreigner, are you bound by all the ceremony involved? For instance, it’s not supposed to touch the ground. If it does, it must be ritually destroyed by fire. When hanging it vertically, the field of stars is to be upper left. I’m GenX, & we recited the pledge of allegiance every morning in school. I was successfully propagandized to defend it. I don’t think they even teach this anymore. Sad. Love ya! 🎉❤

  • @silva7493
    @silva7493 28 дней назад +8

    OMG!!!!! How cool is that!!!!!

  • @Sotto_
    @Sotto_ 28 дней назад +4

    What a wonderful hift Graham, and it's so lovely you treat it with such respect. We need more of that in this world.
    💖🇨🇦

  • @JAMBA_
    @JAMBA_ 28 дней назад +6

    Wonderful story ❤️ 🇱🇷

    • @Foxys-Collective-Videography
      @Foxys-Collective-Videography 28 дней назад +2

      It certainly is indeed 🙂. All the very best and much love sent your way as always lovely lady Jamba 😘.
      From Foxy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox 🥰🥰😍😍🥰🥰.

  • @johngriffin9476
    @johngriffin9476 28 дней назад +6

    Made up for you Graham you deserve something good after all you have been through 👌👌👌

  • @davidmurphy816
    @davidmurphy816 28 дней назад +3

    Wow 😮, what an amazing gift to have received Graham! Enjoy!🫡 🇺🇸🥰

  • @mendocinogirl
    @mendocinogirl 28 дней назад +2

    That’s very cool, Graham!❤

  • @carolcasey5441
    @carolcasey5441 28 дней назад +2

    Bewdy. ❤❤❤

  • @UnbornTurd
    @UnbornTurd 28 дней назад +6

    I loved that story and am so glad to see you looking fabulous and so excited!!! Love to you both. One of my favorite couples 💖