In this latest One More Mission conversation, Simon Barry reflects on his experiences serving in Northern Ireland, the bonds forged through service, and why many veterans feel compelled to speak out decades later.
From South Armagh in the 1970s to today’s legacy debate, he discusses duty, trust, comradeship and the responsibility that continues long after leaving uniform.
“I didn’t think I’d be refighting things that we did 50 years ago.”
For Simon, this is one more mission: ensuring that those who served are heard and that the principles they believed they were defending are not forgotten.
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Never heard of Simon before but he seems a very intelligent, interesting and personable person.
I have never served in the forces and at 74 years old very much doubt if I will but I am really grateful to those who have served in my stead.
The tasks that veterans undertook on my behalf cannot be understated and for this, myself and the whole country are beholden.
The Troubles Act is a travesty brought about by an apologist, woke and weak government who believe more in the appeasement of terrorists than justice for our own veterans and safe keepers.
Shame on them!
Ahh yes folks, yet again we're being forced to explain our actions, in action on the battlefield against armed terrorists?? Military matters are not up for discussion, outside of "The Military Family!" The members of this government are definitely not of sound mind! They collude with a corrupt law system that is intent on trying to erode the truth and humiliate themselves by their irregular and stupid philosophy of so called "Law-fare?"What the hell does that anagram mean in the real world?? The government of the day, gives a green light, and sanctions its military forces to defend it's society, democracy and save lives. And then denies responsibility, when armed, determined terrorists intent on killing, are confronted by highly trained and skilled Special Forced Units and shot dead. Wait a moment, are we missing something here??