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    It speaks volumes that the veterans are welcomed back by the locals, with open arms, after 50 years.
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    Before the virus hit, the Parachute Regiment training cadre at the Jungle Warfare School in Brunei called back and had the same welcome as we got. The monument is cared for by the villagers and the plaque was in really good condition.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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