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Rex Hunt Obituary
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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26 Entries
November 20, 2012
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.-~----~
Yvonne
November 19, 2012
Fond memories of a super boss in Ankara. Condolences to Mavis.
Cynthia
November 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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November 18, 2012
....one of the most significant Old Coathamiams of the last century. RIP walky
Harvey Williams
November 18, 2012
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
November 16, 2012
Tony,
Michelle, Becky & I are thinking of you, we were sad to hear about your dad.
Take care,
Kelly,Michelle & Becky
November 16, 2012
please accept my condolence,I'm sorry for your loss."Happy are those that mourn since they will be comforted."...matt.5:4...dgm
November 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Eddie Stillson
November 15, 2012
Bless you Governor for looking out for the villagers.
November 15, 2012
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.
Linda
November 14, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know God will help you through these
difficult times. Psalms 46:1
Jill
November 14, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all fond memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1
DJ
November 14, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Hunt Family. During your time of grief may the God of loving-kindness and comfort, be of great comfort to you. Psalm 119:50,76
Emma Jean
November 14, 2012
To Sir Rex Hunt's Family,
May God "assign you peace," at this difficult time.-Numbers 6:26
You all are in my prayers.
Marie M
November 13, 2012
May the God of comfort continue to give you strength during this difficult time.
November 13, 2012
May you find comfort in PSALMS 65:2
a robinson
November 13, 2012
with deepest sympathy to the family may GOD comfort mr hunt family.
john5:28
Juanita Sewer
November 13, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. “He will wipe out all tears from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
D D
November 13, 2012
Condolences to the Hunt family. When Sir Rex is awakened, he will see the blessings of God's kingdom. People of all nations dwelling in peace on earth. You will be reunited in paradise. Matthew 6:9, 10; Psalms 37:29
y. c. srgue
November 12, 2012
Our memoirs, thoughts go out to his love ones. In Jesus he live on
November 12, 2012
To the the family of Sir Rex Hunt - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Michael Morris
November 12, 2012
It was a pleasure to meet Sir Rex whilst I was serving at RAF Stanley, we built a golf course together and played several rounds whilst passing the time of day. My fondest condolences to Sir Rex Hunts family and close friends. He was a good and honest man.
Michael Morris BEM
Tom Smith
November 12, 2012
Sorry to hear about the death of Sir Rex Hunt. Family and friends can have comfort knowing they can look forward to seeing him again and living under the rule of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, forever
G. Johnson
November 12, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tami B
November 12, 2012
My deepest condolences to Sir Rex Hunt's family and friends today. I recall reading about his courage and dignity during that time.
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