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**Rodney2q** · 27-08-2012, 12:10

A warrior's farewell to a fallen comrade.

Rodney2q

**Bravo_Bravo** · 27-08-2012, 17:24

c.80,000 views now.

**LancePrivateJones** · 27-08-2012, 17:37

Don't usually post on this type of thread but that was truly magnificent.

Thanks for putting it up BB.

**RhodieBKK** · 27-08-2012, 19:08

B_B thank you for this, it is indeed a most moving but fine and fascinating send-off for their three fellow fallen warriors.
I am sure many on here would be most interested in the cultural & ceremonial significance.
It appeared to be for serving soldiers only - no NZTV or civilians and I am not entirely sure family were there?
Maybe in the first shot walking behind the hearses.
A very burly Maori captain [holding a crutch] appeared also to be wearing a chaplain's stole, and then at 1:37
you can see a Maori club being brandished whilst a Kiwi officer takes a knee at the front of the hearse.
Also, the first time I have seen a woman take part in a Haka.
I hope there are some Kiwis who can advise on this most moving and appropriate of send-offs for fallen comrades.
The comments on YT -especially the Ramp ceremony vid- are quite extraordinary in their ignorance as well as their virulence.
RIP Kiwis.

**Zoot** · 27-08-2012, 19:41

I had the honour of serving with that battalion on Long Look many moons ago. Without a doubt some of the finest soldiers I have come across anywhere. I had to learn the haka when I first joined the battalion.

The company I served with went to Western Samoa for an exercise in the jungle for 6 weeks. When we landed and stepped off the aircraft, the company formed a half circle, laid down our weapons and performed a haka for the Samoan big wigs gathered to meet us. That really put the hairs up on the back of my neck! It certainly puts you in the mood for a scrap!

**Artemis1** · 27-08-2012, 19:56

I was ignorant thinking the Haka was just for sporting events but this puts it in a new light, what a spectacular send off for a fallen Kiwi. I had a shiver up my spine watching it and when it dropped to silence it made the tribute even more hard hitting. Respect.

**alfred_the_great** · 27-08-2012, 19:56

Originally Posted by Zoot

It certainly puts you in the mood for a scrap!

Haka as it was meant to be:

Cook Islands v NZ Maori Haka - YouTube

**fairy_nuff** · 27-08-2012, 20:07

ATG I think you have missed the point here suggest you watch the video on page 1 again

**alfred_the_great** · 27-08-2012, 20:11

Originally Posted by fairy_nuff

ATG I think you have missed the point here suggest you watch the video on page 1 again

No, I've seen the video on the first page. I was responding to Zoot's comment. I have every respect for the Haka 2/1st performed, and for the 3 blokes who served their country.