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Sir Rex Hunt

Obituary

LONDON (AP) - Sir Rex Hunt, who was governor of the Falkland Islands at the time of the Argentine invasion in 1982, has died. He was 86.

Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that Hunt "should be a hero to everyone in Britain" for his service during the war, in which Britain successfully reclaimed the contested islands, called the Malvinas by the Argentines.

"He gave years of dedicated service to this country and to the Falkland Islands," Cameron said. "Faced with invading forces in Port Stanley in April 1982, his courage, resolve and judgment fired the spirit of the Islanders and the British people to stand up to aggression and to defend the rights and freedom of the Islanders. My thoughts are with his family and friends as they mourn him today."

Hunt's government said the former governor, who died at a hospital in his country on Sunday, will be remembered "for his courage and dignity" at the time of the Falklands conflict.

Hunt wa s taken captive by Argentine forces and expelled to Uruguay. He returned to the islands after British forces defeated the invaders, and resumed serving as governor until 1985. He also served for many years as chairman of the Falkland Islands Association and as president of the UK Falkland Islands Trust.

The cause of Hunt's death was not given.


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condolence to the REX HUNT family,look to God for your strength at at this time.He will never turn you away,he binds up broken hearts.-~----~

Fond memories of a super boss in Ankara. Condolences to Mavis.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

....one of the most significant Old Coathamiams of the last century. RIP walky

Sir Hunt it Ben a life have you you help the world to be free.Sir hunt the you wood like to stop you did the bests.that you can keep up the good work may god bless you of the work that you have done.It time

Tony,
Michelle, Becky & I are thinking of you, we were sad to hear about your dad.
Take care,
Kelly,Michelle & Becky

please accept my condolence,I'm sorry for your loss."Happy are those that mourn since they will be comforted."...matt.5:4...dgm

I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers.