This event has been advertised on Kestrel FM - Basingstoke's local radio station and in the Basingstoke Observer.


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Join us in the celebration, and show your support for all the serving men and women in the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy

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Many thanks for Slater menswear for donating £100, the organizers of the event thank you. To get more informastion for Slater menswear and branches visit the links page. 

 
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29th of June 2008 09:09 PM by helen clark website: http://helenclark1@hotmail.com
i would be glad to help you fund raise to help the boys and girls in the forces you can email me if you think i could be any help i am not shy at asking for donations if thats any help my sons call me mouthy lol
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29th of June 2008 09:04 PM by helen clark
i would just like to wish happy birthday to my son in iraq gary clark hes with the highlanders and hes 21 on the 12th of july he has only been home once in the last 5 years for his birthday and i miss him so much .xxxx
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28th of June 2008 02:46 PM by denise gibson website: http://denisegibson@hotmail.co.uk
my heart goes out to all the men & women fighting for our country, risking there lives everyday, hour & minute of everyday they're out there just let them come home safely and let there be peace. I hope people start taking notice how strong our troops are, and what a good job they're doing. chaps keep your pretty heads low and peace be with you.xxx
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21st of June 2008 11:05 AM by Samantha Winter
I am proud of our service men and women, who risk there lives on a daliy bases. Sadly their is not enough support for our troops which makes me so so mad. i wish alot more poeple could stop and think about what those amazing people are doing for us and our country and give them alot more support. i think they are doing an amazing job and my heart goes out for them all!
"guys stay safe were ever your are .our prayers are with you always." xxx
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14th of June 2008 12:19 PM by CHRIS TULETT.
I HAD THE PRIVALIGE OF SERVING IN THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE "80"S, AND SERVED A TOUR IN NORTHERN IRELAND WITH THE R.C.T. I THOUGHT IT WAS TOUGH, BUT IT WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT OUR TROOPS ARE DOING, AND GOING THROUGH, BOTH IN IRAQ AND AFGANISTAN. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT I THINK THEY ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB IN BOTH PLACES, AND THEY SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT THEY ARE ACHIEVING, AS SHOULD WE ALL BE PROUD OF THEM, REMEMBER GUYS AND GALS, YOU ARE SERVING IN THE BEST ARMY IN THE WORLD, BAR NONE. TAKE CARE AND COME HOME SAFELY.
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13th of June 2008 09:41 AM by patrick bull website: http://supportoursoldiers.com
thies soldier are some of the bravest people there are , they go into battle , face death and still politics amd the media make thier lifes harder - all i want to say is that they have enough on thier plate without politics getting involved.
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13th of June 2008 06:46 AM by Tracy Lovegrove website: http://tracy.lovegrove@gentoosunderland.co.uk
I admire what our lads and lasses are doing both in iraq and afghan. I had the privilage of working along side these guys on camps throughout the UK and I know how hard these guys work and they should be proud of their achievements. It might be there jobs but it is a bloody hard one. I was only a Part time soldier but with their skills I was taught many things but it was only a fracture of what they can do. I wore my uniform with pride and I believe that most of these soldiers do. Its frustrating when the government is doing nothing to help, they need better wages, better accomodation and more support from all of us.
God Bless you all for putting your lives before us.
x
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10th of June 2008 10:02 PM by Christine Nash
I wish more people would give their support to all the troops who are doing a great job - and that's what it is for them, a job. I have the utmost respect for all the guys & girls sticking it out in such awful conditions. And I do not understand why some civilians are so ignorant, and even spiteful to the military personel - it takes a special person to commit & endure the "crap" that goes with it. And not just when they are on tour. Not to forget the injured who do not get the treatment or support they deserve.
Thanks and all the best to the troops!!!
And I am glad to see a web site like this which may give "Joe-Blogs" a rough idea of what it's like in the forces and why it is important to give support to our troops.
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10th of June 2008 09:28 PM by Debby
I have two wonderful sons serving in Her Majesty's Forces. One in the Army, one in the Royal Navy. I am extremely proud of what they achieve with the hundreds of young men and women beside them. I know what it is to fret about your loved one being in one of the war torn areas. My son has served in both Kosovo and Iraq. Its a shame that Britain can not support our troops of today as our parents and grandparents did during the last war. They need us behind them as we need them to protect us.....
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27th of May 2008 04:30 PM by Robin Samuels
I have had the privilege of working with a lots of the guys and girls who have served, are serving and will serve in Afghan and Iraq.

Give them all your support and if you do nothing else, do not let politics stand in the way of doing what's right by these very brave people.
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22nd of May 2008 09:00 PM by sarah
i want to give support to our men and women at war.
i pray they all stay safe.
if anyone wants to have a chat, or a epal, get to me on dands73@yahoo.co.uk,
i will reply, raise ur hands for our troops. theyre the bravest..
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21st of May 2008 08:04 PM by Jackie Isherwood website: http://jackie2405@hotmail.com
I didn't have a clue to be honest exactly what being in the armed forces was all about.......until recently when I got talking to a lad who's in the infantry. He's been to Iraq and Afghanistan a few times but never mentioned anything relating to these missions. What I was shocked to hear about was the fact he daren't wear his uniform outside his job as he's been spat on and generally abused in the street. I think that its disgusting to treat our lads in that manner or our women. I support our troops and the good job they do, may god be with you all x
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14th of May 2008 02:55 AM by Verity Radford
Great Idea. I hope this will help show the men and women in the forces just how much we support them. Keep it up.
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24th of April 2008 12:53 PM by Andy T
Forget all the political fallout about Iraq and Afgan - our troops are supported by the vast majority of the folks back home. hang on in there guys you're doing a fantastic job.
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19th of April 2008 08:39 PM by Colour SGT Reddy website: http://www.3platoon.co.uk
As the OC for the Army Cadet Force in Basingstoke, I was proud to offer our detachments assistance for this very wothy cause.
Both Joe and Mel have invested a great deal of time and indeed money into organising this event, which I am certain will prove to be a great success and will not just raise funds for their chosen charities but also raise support for all of the armed forces deployed throughout the world.
Our commitment to providing support will be unwaivering and both my staff and cadets will strive to do whatever we can to help.
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18th of April 2008 05:15 PM by Chloe
we dont show enough support to our brave british troops who are out in afgan and iraq risking their lives every day!! They are all true hero's and make me truly proud to be british....come home safely guys!! And well done to Ross Kemp, for an actor to go out and spend time working closely with all the troops to bring home what they have to go through out there each day.....job well done!!
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13th of April 2008 10:32 PM by Emma B
I fully support this campaing of supporting our troops, they do an outstanding job and i take my hat off to them, They deserve the support and resepect and gratitude of everyone in the uk. Keep safe whereever you are serving, come home safely, know that we are thinking off you and our hearts are with you x x
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11th of April 2008 12:00 AM by Vicky Holt
I have recently had my eyes opened by an American friend in the USAF as to what really happens in Afgan. I wanted to show my thanks to my fellow Brits out there who do a job that most people would run from. You are true protectors and dont get the thanks you deserve. My hearts goes out to you, your families and friends. I would like to thank you for providing me with freedom. It is said that freedom costs nothing, they were wrong. Freedom has cost lives, the lives of your friends and colleagues who served and protected a belief. I am a stranger to you and will never experience the hell you go through, and because of men and women like you protecting our doorstop, I am forever grateful!
Thank you again. Stay safe and I hope you return to your families soon.
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8th of April 2008 08:44 PM by Lucy
Just wanted to say how proud i am of our troops, they do not get the support, help and pay that they deserve. I know a few people in the forces, one is a Royal Marine he has done tours in Iraq and Afganistan and i think he and all the troops are so brave and deserve far better treatment than they get. People have no idea what they go through out there i cannot even imagine what it is like. They are all heroes even though they say they are just doing their jobs. They deserve far more thanks and praise than they get. My thoughts are with them and their families and hope they all keep safe and return home as soon as possible.
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7th of April 2008 11:44 PM by daniel website: http://margaret.lax@autumncare.co.uk
my dad (MARK) is in afgan. with 2 para. Good luck daddy, love, hugs and kisses DANIEL
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17th of March 2008 10:59 PM by Stuart website: http://www.kingshouseinn.co.uk
Our armed forces make me proud to be British,I wish them all the best. Anyone who does not appreciate what they are doing to protect the freedom that many of us take for granted should think more carefully and be very thankful.
They have no idea what these guys and girls go through, they are not paid or thanked anywhere near the amount they deserve.
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17th of March 2008 09:31 PM by Terry Day
As always ,our boys and girls cannot consider the politics of a situation.They carry out their duties with courage and fortitude and our thoughts are with them and their families
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12th of March 2008 09:18 PM by pauline h2qt8z75 website: http://heywoodr21@hotmail.com
to zoe The parcel must weigh less than 2kilograms then it will go free if you take it to any post office.
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8th of March 2008 11:35 AM by MiLin
Just read about the site in my local newspaper. Well laid out and easy to navigate. From an old RE soldier, I think our troops are doing an excellent job out there - but I have reservations whether we should be in these places and spend more time, and money, on things in the UK.
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6th of March 2008 03:33 PM by Pauline
To Pauline pauline h2qt8z75

Please can you let me know how this works, I would be happy to send a parcel out to someone.
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5th of March 2008 11:18 AM by lucy white
good website, would love be at the show but i go into training for the army. i support our troops all the way, best of wishes to those out there and those families that have lost men or women in the forces. good luck guys and girls! all the best!
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2nd of March 2008 09:58 PM by kevin appleyard
Great site will be at the show, must say respect and admiration goes out to all the boys and girls doing a difficult job under difficult circumstances, we are very proud of you all.
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1st of March 2008 11:32 PM by Mike Fitterer
Great site Joe, you've done a wonderful job and it is a very worthy cause. We all must remember those who protect our freedom from oppression and terrorism. I'm sure you will have a very large turnout. Good luck from all your friends here in the US and especially New York! See you in September.
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1st of March 2008 10:16 PM by pauline h2qt8z75
To Zoe The soldiers would be more than happy to receive letters or parcels. send to any soldier BFPO 792. My son is due home from their in 4 weeks time and I cant wait to see him home safe and sound. My heart goes out to parents of wounded or bereaved families. Keep your heads down guys gals and come home safe to your families. Love to you all
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1st of March 2008 09:13 AM by Zoe Spinks
Hi, a very worthy site, good work. Does anyone know the 'address' to send care packages or letters to the troops? Many thanks. Zoe
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28th of February 2008 11:23 PM by David
What a great site and what a truly wonderful sentiment behind it. Just a pity that we have to have sites and special events to remind 'Joe Public' that he should be "supporting our troops". I am an old Soldier. I have been out of the Army for a lot longer than I served. I am amazed at some of the negativity that greets me as a veteran. I am so fed up of people telling me we have no right to be in Afghanistan or Iraq. Well our troops didn't get the choice and they deserve every bit of our backing as we can give. Never mind the politics, get behind them and show that we are worthy of them.
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27th of February 2008 09:03 PM by anon
my boyfriend is a solider and is currently awaitin to go to afganastain. it is devestating to think somthing could happen. these guys are in this job to help us and not enough people show respect. they are not paid enough for the job they are in. their heros. unlike the clebs who u see nowdays being called heros for being size 0. soilders are the heros!
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26th of February 2008 11:23 AM by Elanor
Well done you for arranging this show! I hope you get a good turn out for it! Please let me know if there is anything i can help with round my way - (Reading). The charities selected are very appropriate. Thank you also to the soldiers, sailors and air force that help protect our country. xxx

For you to help, please pass on the details of the show, and /or see if you can get it advertised any place.
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21st of February 2008 10:14 PM by Andy Eyles website: http://www.spiritofold.co.uk
Respect goes out to all the British soldiers out in Afghanistan and other areas. Scary stuff!!!
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21st of February 2008 06:03 PM by Ann
We may doubt the cause but never your comittment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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20th of February 2008 11:27 PM by Charlie
Joe,
Just a quick note of thanks for your fantastic website and a big thankyou for organising what i think will be a very popular show. Due to being stuck in sunny Germany I won't be able to make it but some pics on here would be good!
I have been a serving soldier for the best part of 13 years now and am immensly proud of what I do. Its nice to see other people appreciate us 'doing our job' and in my humble opinion, doing it well. I have to say a big 'hats off' to Mr kemp in showing an accurate and un-biased documentary that shows the gritty truth.
To all who post here, military, ex military or civilian, please be assured your kind words do not fall on deaf ears and I and my fellow soldiers massively appreciate it. Thankyou.

To all the fallen, god bless, sleep well my friends.
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20th of February 2008 06:36 PM by Ian & Rosemary Wright
As the parents of a Royal Marine who lost his life in Afghanistan 16 months ago, we would like to say how much we appreciated the programme fronted by Ross Kemp. It was excellent and showed more than any other programme just how professional and brave our troops are. We hope this will subsequently be seen by a wider audience. The way the programme illustrated the impact the loss of a loved one can have on families was well handled too. Ross was as compassionate as he was brave - but nowhere near the level of courage displayed by our troops. Our thoughts are with everyone currently serving abroad, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq, and with their families too. We are extremely proud of you all and look forward to your safe return.
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20th of February 2008 04:40 PM by Craig Willett
Congratulations to Ross Kemp on a fantastic show, it is about time that someone showed what these HEROS in our armed forces are up against. I don't use the term HERO lightly, but if anyone deserves the title, they ALL do.

The government need to look at what you are all paid, it is scandalous that you are so underpaid.

You should all be very proud of what you are doing in the name of peace, both in Afghanistan, Iraq, Djibouti etc etc, I take my hat off to each and every one of you.

I spent a year (2005) in Iraq working as a civilian alongside the US forces, based in Kirkuk and Tikrit so I can appreciate some of the hardships that you go through although I know it certainly is much harder for you all.

I wish you all a safe tour, however long it lasts, be safe.
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20th of February 2008 04:32 PM by Tommy Boy
Great site, love the poem, got it just before Xmas and passed it to my entire address book. Served in Gulf I and Bosnia, have a nephew in the Stan at the moment, our troops are and always have been what makes Britain GREAT.Go on boys and girls, we are proud of you and think of you constantly.
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20th of February 2008 02:30 PM by John
You are a inspiration to us all, well done Ross great show hope the Goverment was watching, where are the rest of NATO troops?
Stay Safe God Bless You ALL !
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20th of February 2008 01:25 AM by vk burns
good to see a web site like this the troops out there need to know the public are behind them its time people woke up keep up the good work
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19th of February 2008 11:35 PM by Rhea
My thoughts are with each and every one of you brave soilders, man and women alike. your one of the reasons im proud to call myself british. I wish you all a safe journey home to your families and loved ones.
your and inspiration to us all!
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19th of February 2008 10:39 PM by Graham
Father of a serving son (Black Watch) RRS who is due to go to Afghan. Take my hat of to all service men regardless of post. Underpaid, overworked and mostly overlooked! Lets hope Gordon Brown's been listening to what Ross Kemp has been witnessing whilst over there. But most likely NOT!. Well done Ross!
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19th of February 2008 08:58 PM by steve turner website: http://n.jturner@btopenworld.com
Wow unbeliveable documentry well done ross superb
But lets not forget the guys & girls who do this day in & day out
I was amazed to here how much or (how little ) pay that some of the pay is for them,they risk there lives every second of the day But do we as a country/goverment actually give the troops any recognistion????????
I dont think so


Well done ross ,well done skyone but most of all well done the troops and keep safe untill there return.
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19th of February 2008 07:36 PM by Vince Mullen
As a former member of H.M Forces. I still to this day feel immensely proud of all those who have committed themselves to ensuring our way of life is preserved. My thoughts are with them all everyday and I wish them all a speedy and safe return to their loved ones.
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19th of February 2008 06:53 PM by Dickie Watson
Your courage and honor is amazing. Keep up the brilliant job your doing, and everyone come home safe.

Thank You
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19th of February 2008 06:16 PM by Suzi
Your all amazing...so many people have an opinion, yet so few would ever understand the reality of what its like for you all....what else can I say but thank you xx
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19th of February 2008 03:00 PM by Chris -Aberdeen
You guys n girls in Iraq and Afghanistan make me so so proud of you all. And a special word for those who were lost "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". God Bless you all and thank you Ross Kemp for bringing an award winning TV Doc to our living rooms.
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18th of February 2008 11:42 PM by zoe adlard
I take my hat off to all the men and women of britain who are serving abroad. I'm exstremily proud of their proffesionalism and dignity.They are doing a fantstic job!!!
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18th of February 2008 10:49 PM by Alan "Fred" Fox
A great way to get rid of your frustrations and hopefully make a difference from a great distance!!!
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18th of February 2008 10:45 PM by Alan
As an ex "Matelot" my comments may seem superfluous to this site. However, I have always felt pride in what any branch of our Armed Services have been involved in, be it in peace or war. The attidude of our so-called elected
representatives in London do not and cannot reflect the views of the people who serve this country of ours. They serve with quiet pride,commitment and dignity but are rewarded with little or nothing.

I have never had , in my Service life, had to endure the
trials and danger that our Soldiers in Afghanistan & Iraq
our enduring at the present time . It is time that the "Great British Public" was made more aware of the problems facing our troops ie lack of kit, lack of ammunition, lack of support, lack of government commitment.
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18th of February 2008 10:44 PM by Paul
You're an inspiration to us all. Stay safe and God bless.
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18th of February 2008 10:44 PM by tony duffy
ross and his show of life over seas is so ture for years iv tryed to tell people about how life and thing iv seen for me in bosina, and it is hard to tell the storys. but ross shows it well.

TO ALL MOD OVER SEAS, RESPECT TO YOU ALL STAY SAFE........ ALL THE BEST LADS AND GIRLS OUT THERE.......
EX....RA serving soldier
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18th of February 2008 10:26 PM by nikki
i am so proud of all our men and women out there and i send my love ,prayers, and thoughts to all the fallen soldiers memories and there families who (when) it is over will never be able to live the same again, but one small consolation for them is that there boys died doing what they thought was right and for that god has received some vry special angels xxxxxx
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18th of February 2008 10:08 PM by Linda Hartley
Thank you!
You are all amazing people. The series by Ross kemp has opened my eyes to some of what you go through and how badly this country treats you. I am sorry for that and hope that the Government realises through this series that you should be paid more, get far better food, better/reliable equipment, more support back up, and better compensation without paying for your own insurances, this latter is totally scandalous! Thank you for all you are doing. Come home safe.
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17th of February 2008 11:55 PM by XSacredxxSpiritx (Ally)
Hi All Serving Troops

Just wanted to say, I think you are doing an amazing job out there (wherever you are stationed) It must be hard for you, going through what you do, losing friends, and being so far away from friends and family. Just remember you have the backing and support from everyone back home. Keep up the good work, stay safe, peace be with you and God Bless You all. You're an army of angels xXxXx
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16th of February 2008 09:51 PM by pauline h2q
my son is currently serving in afghanistan, for which i am very proud of him. Ross kemps portrayal of life over there is probably as real as anyone over here can get. the programme and Ross Kemp deserve some kind of accolade for the making of it. I send my love and respect to all serving soldiers.
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16th of February 2008 07:55 PM by Tracey
Hi to all our troops in whatever country you are currently serving in! A big thank you for all that you do. Keep safe!
Love and godbless xxx
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16th of February 2008 06:52 PM by mistyladywales
Hi all,
A huge thank you to all our courageous service men/women who put their lives on the line everyday to keep the rest of us safe.

Blessings, love & light to you all.
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16th of February 2008 11:08 AM by ken langsdon
Hi everyone this is ken would just like to say that i think our troops need all the support they can get ,and that Joe Allen is doing a great job in trying to get lots of support wherever he can. hopefully i will be there with a friend Terry to give our support by showing our model planes, helicopters ,we are also hopefully going to give people the chance to have a go at flying a trainer aircraft , and any advise we can give on starting out into the hobby. We hope to see you their it should be a great day for everyone.
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15th of February 2008 06:39 PM by Tracy
From watching Ross Kemp in Afghanistan i would like to say a huge thank you to all of the men and women who are fighting on behalf of me and my family.God bless you all and keep you all safe.
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14th of February 2008 09:39 PM by Mandy
Fantastic. Our troops deserve all our support. My thoughts are with them everyday. I know a little of what its like, my son's served in Iraq and was seriously injured in Afghan last year. You all have my utmost repect for "just doing your Job", you are a special kind of people. I wish you all to come home safe. XX
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13th of February 2008 06:16 PM by Roger
Well done i have been watching this site for some time, my full support to the men and women fighting terror, stay safe.
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11th of February 2008 10:40 PM by Anon
Well done this site.
I found your site today and will look in periodically.
Stay safe our men and women....x
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11th of February 2008 10:07 PM by LEIGH MASON
From an old Para utmost respect to the soldiers serving their country on the front line in Afganistan and Iraq. You have the support of the average joe in this country our thoughts are always with you.
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7th of February 2008 10:49 AM by Pauline
I have a son in PWRR so I am looking forward to the show and will pass the word on.
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4th of February 2008 08:32 PM by Peter
I am really happy !!! I love military shows !!! And now we will have one in Basingstoke !.. It's good idea to take all familly for that show, especially kids. Good Job . We are waiting for MILITARY SHOW IN BASINGSTOKE !!!
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4th of February 2008 07:39 PM by Tim
I believe in what you are doing, if only more people showed their support. I will be passing this onto my friends, and I will be at the show
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4th of February 2008 01:20 PM by Rogue Gunner website: http://rogue-gunner.blogspot.com/
I support our troops and I will add your site to my Blog,

Thank You

Mack.
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25th of January 2008 01:47 AM by Charlie
Nice one Joe, we in the AAC Ice Hawks appreciate what you do for the military. Lets hope that the public get behind your efforts for the show - lets have a good one!
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22nd of January 2008 11:03 AM by Charlene
This show is a really good idea, i completely agree with that fact that our soldiers need to be supported - the government do not seem to be. I know of a few lads who have been to Iraq and Afgan, and they say they they are doing what they trained to do. Well done and keep up the good work.
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