A mother's tribute- in memory of my son SAC Chris Dunsmore

[kurteroof]

Thank You so much for your video. I have listened to it alone at night for years. I cry for your son and mine. I'm so sad. I understand your love, and your loss and can not thank you enough for sharing these beautiful moments with us. My son passed when he was 2 1/2 years old. Please think of him if you remember, his name was Brett and he was precious to us as well.

[LouthMariner]

God Bless minoela21.... My son serves with 51 Sqd Raf regiment and due out to Afghan ..Again !! Can not even begin to contemplate your loss, I'm so sorry for you ! But hold on to the fact that Once Regiment always Regiment ! I Know they have banter between them .... but on the field of conflict ...we are one ... Brothers in Arms !

[cherpagirl]

I'm very sorry for your loss

[SuperJuicySecret]

Im so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad while he was fighting for our country.He got shot in the head in Iraq and he died instantly. I terribly miss him and thing him about him everyday. I'm so sorry for you loss!!!!

[minoela21]

Thank you Fr33Styla. What a kind and special thought....and many thanks to all the other recent supportive comments. They mean a great deal. Chris was very good at 10 pin bowling. We try to do something uplifting on his birthday and this is something that all the family, sister, brother and young neices and nephew can join in with. We'll be bowling a ball or two each for Chris!

[FR33STyla72]

I see from the video that today would have been Chris's 34th birthday (27.7.11). I will be going to my local church this morning to light a candle for Chris in remembrance of his birthday and the life he gave. I didn't know Chris but my thoughts and sympathy will be with his mother and family on this special day. Per Ardua.

[Mesmerized9990]

My son is in the United States Air Force, and I am a proud mom and American. I am truly sorry for the loss of your son.  He is a forever hero.

[FR33STyla72]

A very moving tribute.

RIP Chris, Per Ardua!

[black39gold]

Inspirational.

[jonnyards78]

I served with 1 SQN in Iraq at the same time as your Son. I got to know him through receiving his mail from time to time, as we both shared the same nickname "Dunny". I found your Son to be a well mannered, very respectful and ginuwine young Man. His memory will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

[BillyTheFlid1]

As an ex RAF man I am sorry for your loss. Ignore the idiots on here mouthing off, they dont have the backbone to actually get up and put their necks on the line. So they mouth off on youtube about a young man who did. British servicemen dont die, we regroup in heaven. And those of us who wear, or wore, light blue NEVER forget those who gave all. So your son still lives in all of us. Be strong.

Per Ardua Ad Astra.

[thewarisdiscusting]

Im so sorry for your loss. I dont understand all this war stuff. They teach us not to fight at kindergarten, but I think fighting is the biggest force in the world these days, and war effects everyone somehow, no matter what side they are on, or even if they choose not to have a side. Perhaps im turning a blind eye by not understanding it all, but I know it would be to upsetting to learn all the reasons and happenings. Plus what can I do to stop it... I dont have a title, money or oil. Very sad

[LouthMariner]

So Sorry for your Loss, my heart goes out to you... as a proud Father of a serving RAF Regiment Gunner ( 51 sqd ) out in Afghanistan. How you have coped is totally beyond me, I live in constant fear of that knock on the door .......... God bless you and your Family

[forevayoung]

Hi minoela21, I'm sorry for your loss, may you find peace.

[urchin32]

A good man that was taken too early.....god bless you bud and all of yours.

[SCORPIOKLM]

Your video really touched me-God speed to you and your beautiful son-k.m.

[HenriettaHo]

My heart goes out to your family for your loss. My son served 2 tours in Iraq. I know your anguish. I am thankful to Chris and all the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. May he rest in Heavenly Peace Forever.

[kenoki2010]

all ill say is bring them home every son n daughter that is at war bring them home!this is not ww2 if they wont to kill each other let them if they wont respect there lives n that of there wifes fine why should we lose brave and noble ppl for that ! let them kill there selve so we dont need to lose another life

[xxxxgerbilxxxx]

reading some of these comments makes me sick

has no one got any respect

sometimes politics dosent matter !

the individual has there own feelings so think first.

[hondaciviclad]

r i p mate god bless

[navysnipe51]

I am so sorry for your loss....... RIP Brother.

[supercop999]

What a wonderful and moving tribute. Your son made a choice to serve his country, few young men are prepared to do that, his loss is a tragedy.

You must be incredibly proud to have produced such a fine young man.

I'm sure he rests in peace, hopefully enjoying a beer with those who went before him.

Ignore the fools on here who seek to use your tribute for their own shallow political goals.

Its not about politics, right or wrong. Its about losing a son.

Be strong x

[stigg46]

Minoela21 i just wanted to say, YOU know your son was doing what he loved and was doing it well! it doesnt matter what people say on here the people who are loyal to this country have the upmost respect for your son and your family! . RIP TO ALL THE FALLEN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN!

[minoela21]

To all those who have watched my tribute to Chris with love and appreciation- my true thanks. I'm sorry I haven't replied individually but I always read them and feel them.

We all know people 'on the other side' are hurting - particularly women and children- that's why I have not taken off the comment below.

[fallenbrave1995]

@minoela21 I as a son of a soldier at 15 would like to wish you the highest condolences on your loss. I knew your son and was PROUD to know him as he was an a+ soldier and was in essence unlucky to lose his life as after reading reports i found it was during a base attack. i wish you and your family only the best and collectivly apologise for ignorence shown in some of these comments.

Finally i would like to say

R.I.P Chris (Dunny) Dunsmore (always there never forgotten)

WE WILL REMEBER THM

[takbir64]

your son is dead for mr bush, oil and international sionism.

Now you cry, but never you cried for violence of your country against innocent people all around the world.

You did not cry about babies killed in Palestina, Iraq, Afghanistan.

Sorry, mother,,,, if you have another son and you want to preserve him tell him: "use your brain... not ears for lies of usa tv... respect other people and don'ìt kill men you don't know"

[minoela21]

What you should remember is that there are good people and bad people in all walks of life and in all places in the world. You think you are good. I'd probably think you're bad. When I and my friends try and help the children of Iraq in the future, what will you think of us then?

[minoela21]

Your response is a result of ignorance, of only seeing one side of things. In fact, I cry for ALL people who die as a result of war and oppression around the world, no matter who they are.

My son died believing he was helping to make life better for some- and indeed, while he was in Iraq, in addition to his RAF duties he helped rebuild a local school and contributed in other ways...

You open your ears and your eyes, and use your brain! Don't believe everything you see on TV either!!!

[takbir64]

who asked for him? mr bush or iraqi people? Sure, your son died "believing he was helping".

And when you look now at the lies of your governement, at guantanamo, at more that a million or innocent women, men, and children victims of your soldiers ... WHEN YOU WILL OPEN YOUR EYES?

You say: "I cry for all people who die as a result of war", but your governement and your soldiers ARE the resposable of the war.

[takbir64]

I have a last message for you, mother and for all american mothers: your sons are on a stranger land. They fight for money, oil, power. You don't know NOTHING of us: our language, our ideas, our determination. WE DON'T WANT YOUR FREEDOM, YOUR SCHOOLS,... WE WANT NOTHING FROM YOU.

[minoela21]

I am British, not American. I know many muslim people here, and I do know a fair bit about ther cultures and religions. We share our land with people from yours. I don't agree with war. Many of us don't. Many of your people don't agree with the regime of those in power, just as we don't agree with all the policies of those in power here. At least we chose how to live and what to believe. Isn't that what you want? Be who you are, in peace.

[takbir64]

@minoela21

you're british. Your king has an army. he says: "war!" And your sons (NOT his sons) make the war.

Your sons fight the war (the king not... he lives in a big palace, as a rich man, with his family).

But you're his servants.

You can choose: God and a peacefull life OR your king and his army.

To be servants of God and stop the war; to be servants of your human king and HIS war.

God want your Faith, your king your blood.

You choose the king. You give your blood... and then you cry.

[takbir64]

@minoela21 you can choose God, a peacefull life, the paradise and the human respect of the world.

Sure, you can choose.

But you cannot to be servants of your king at the same time.

Refuse the war, respect all people, pray God and not participate at the war.

One God, one faith, one race, one Ummah.

To be soldiers of the Faith, to live in peace and to be servants of God and nothing more.

If this war is not "your" war, don't participate.

Say:

I ENTER IN THE UMMAH AND NOT IN THE ARMY.

[poisonuslizard]

than live in a horrible pore country with no freedom or education WOW!!! your smart.

[takbir64]

I'm sorry to tell you that because you're a mother and I respect you as a mother. But or you (american people) understand that or you will understand that in an ocean of tears. It's good for your sons to be at home; war is not a video-game.

I ended. Allahu Akbar.

[dhughes6]

@takbir64

mate fuck off time and a place

rant about politics and the sort somewhere else

[poisonuslizard]

no shit dumbass thats her kid what wrong with you how else should she feel.

[linkinpark4eva2k7]

@takbir64 fuck off you little dick head and show some respect .... Oil Afghanistan has hardly any... afghanistan was to stop an islaminc fundamentalist regime...your such a twat show some fucking respect to this mother its not her war! your such a twat im so angry ... omg WTF you dont deserve life ,... i feel that angry

[linkinpark4eva2k7]

@linkinpark4eva2k7 to update... just reread and seen Basrah Iraq... but the rest of my point stands! ... show some respect!

[takbir64]

@linkinpark4eva2k7 all is very simple. You have your "freedom"; we don't want your "freedom". you have not oil, you want our oil. Afganistan, Palestine, Iraq... this is our country; people of Afganistan, Iraq, Palestine is our people. We don't want american soldiers in our country killing our people. If mothers of usa love her sons, her sons have to be "peacefull men" and not soldiers of YOUR fundamentalism. You want oil, you have blood. If you love your people and your sons, stop YOUR war.

[linkinpark4eva2k7]

@takbir64 you are off your head... without the aid of NATO and ISAF Iraq would be back in the stone age... have you see the progress Afghanistan has made since ISAF and NATO went in and how much the country has progressed both socially and economically.... were not trying to install western rule just simply the means for you to run independently and saftey for us and its people... USA we are British.... This soldier was following orders to put it simply he didnt choice to be killed....

[takbir64]

@linkinpark4eva2k7 what do you know about Iraq? Have you been over there?

Exactly NOTHING. Only what your media and TV say.

If you want to know the world, go all around the world as peacefull man.

Have you been in Iraq before YOUR war?

I have been... and you?

Do you want to know the world? make a peacefull trip.

But you cannot NOW. People of Iraq hate you (american and english people), NOW... after YOUR war. Not before.

I know iraqi people, I know arabian people, you don't know.

[linkinpark4eva2k7]

@takbir64 actually i've had many friends go over to Iraq and serve... i've heard there side... im joining the military myself and again i also study subjects which makes me question the media... you think i believe all that crap :S ... i've got friends ranging all over the middle east including conflict zones... yes i know them from over the internet but i've still heard stories from these people ranging from bahrain to Iraq ...

[takbir64]

@linkinpark4eva2k7 you know foreign people IN these Countries, but not people FROM these Countries.

You know the killer, you don't know the victim.

A traveler is not a soldier.The army is not a traveler agency.

You have to know people FROM these Countries: women, children, fathers, workers; you have to know muslim culture (you can), arabian language, Faith, food, style of life.

In England there are Mosques, centers of Islamic culture. You can know also if you're not muslim.

There's not other way

[linkinpark4eva2k7]

@takbir64 And NATO forces are not there to kill innocent people, yes there has been stories in the past but these are minority inccident... your really need to stop believing crap you hear in the media... show some respect for this airmen... and stop our war, its not that simple without us you would all be cavemen

[urchin32]

We were there for your nameing bud......at Kirby Muxloe.....We are all so proud of you.....! Thinking of our Bud also...!x

[george2k8k]

Im really sorry :(

[rockape51sqn]

Currently Serving on 51 Sqn Raf Regiment, May Chris Rest In Peace, and always be remembered.

[george2k8k]

How Hard is the Raf Regiment? Joining and ect? is it really something i should be worried for, i want it more then anything.

[Ricketh]

If its something you want more than anything you will do it, as any course in the forces.

Also, RIP Chris.

[ididyourmom1001]

my whole family has been in the Marines and luckily no one died im 10 years old and i lost my dad from a heart attack when my dad was 33 i luv u dad god bless i know how it feels to loose a luved one god bless u and ur brave boy and god bless my dad

[ashvingoe]

Stand easy Airman.....

Very moving, from a serving Soldier.

God Bless

[Italia8023]

so sorry for your loss much love an respect to all those we have lost god bless

[MissingBeJ]

This is a beautiful tribute-----  " Sending you love " lost my son 0ct 07 - auto accident. My heart aches for you as I know the pain you feel. Take Care!

[puntolover21]

i know how it is my friend killed him self and now im hopeing my brother dosen't die in the navy.

[twboi75]

God Bless you Luv. Your son deserves many thanks indeed for all he did! :)

God Bless, be well, be safe.

[Banavie16]

Served 13 years in the RAF. Your son and others will never be forgotten. Per Ardua.

[trish0452]

I have 2 beautiful daughters and 2 great son in laws in the RAF of whom I'm very proud. My heart as a mother goes out to you and your very brave boy. God Bless. x

[chelsiiiieeee]

i am extreemly sorry for your loss

all my respects to your son

i lost my bf to this course he must off been a brave man

[mara235]

God help you and give you strength to go on - I cannot imagine the pain you have suffered, my son is in Iraq and I worry every day...and your son has given the ultimate sacrifice..my love and blessings to you all -and though I know it can't bring a life back, hope it brings some comfort, if that is possible.

[yeahbled]

My heart is truly in my mouth, my line of work requires me to be able to comprehend the prospect of death every day, but nothing prepared me for this tribute. My brother served in the raf regiment and the similarities my family has,to the way family life was portrayed in your home are identical. i will soon be a combat medic and i hope that if my life were to be cut short, my family could take inspiration from yours. my thoughts and condolences are with you. Stay Strong.x

[minimigunner]

Lovely tribute. 1 sqn took over from us out in Iraq. I think about these guys regularly and their famillies left behind. Please know you are forever in our hearts and our thoughts. Per Ardua.

[bzzzz1314]

rock apes live forever

[discodayryder]

Very sad

[mallows74]

cried my eyes out, never forgotten. per ardua

[xfire1prod]

To the Dunsmore Family, thank you for raising a fine Son. Chris will not be forgotten, love from the United States.

[vrealrad]

r i p

[fatduck1976]

i'am sorry for your loss

may he rest in peace

[scrofulaeggula]

God Bless

[cornwall357]

rest in peace

much love to all service men and women

[GiNgE191092]

rest in peace

im sorry for ur loss

per ardua

[pauliespeedster]

As I watched your tribute I couldn't help see my two sons 2 and 3 yrs old as I've watched them go through the early stages of their lives. The music you chose and the pictures made me bawl through the whole thing. I can't imagine the pain and loss you must feel at losing such a special part of your life. What a special tribute to your son you've made. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.

[AlHillATC]

RIP big man

Rest easy

[pebblesthemonkey]

Im sure he held his own with his fellow rock apes.. per ardua

[matt100877]

i wish i could be half the bloke dunny was! rip fella, per ardua

[stupsaly]

My heart goes out to you and your family.I had my time as a Rockape.Your Son will be the brightest star shining ,and it will twinkle for you on a clear night.He will always watch over you.Afterall thats what a rockape does.God Bless you ,and never forget he wore the Greatest shoulder badge that anyone can ever wear.Sleep well .Cant go through it,,cant go around it,,have to go through it.

[trottgordonchris]

I don't know what to say, just god bless you and your family, my son is in Iraq at the moment in Kirkuk. I am so sorry for your loss

[tl1000rluke]

your a very strong woman my hart is broken for your loss. r.i.p gunner dunsmore

[3sqnrock]

a beautiful tribute from a proud mother

[paulabaile]

This is a wonderful tribute. I am so sorry for such a loss. God bless

[briggfoot]

I'm so sorry

[emitts79]

I don't know what or how to feel about losing a child but I recently lost my brother and from that experience I felt there was nothing I can do and that made me more upset, why did it happen to him and I feel so angry it hurts, "less we forget" my sympathy goes out to you/his family and friends.

[bazzwkd]

im sorry i couldnt watch it all :(

RIP - brave solider *salute*

[jcouttie]

Beautiful tribute,I served for nine years as a rockape and although I never met your son he is my brother.I lost my son to cancer 4 years ago to cancer at the tender age of nine it hurts like ****. Gone but never forgotten " when someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure" Per ardua

[thelegend22]

PER ARDUA mate R.I.P

[adaherne]

As a serving member of the RAF at Cottesmore and from Syston in Leicester I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy. You must be so proud of him,he was a hero.

RAF COTTESMORE SALUTES YOU BRAVE SOLDIER.

[bush842]

briefley met dunny whilst on act, it was an honour and a pleasure! we will never feel your loss but the regiment family are always here for you and yours, never be afraid to ask us for anything, thoughts are with you dunny, rest easy matey

[Caribbeanwind]

Only a Mother could produce such a heart rendering video. I was touched by this video adn Chris as with the rest of the fallen are true heroes. RIP Chris and I can only offer my best wishes for the family. My wife died in an RTA 15 years ago and I still strugle with my loss daily. My thoughts are with you all.

[gimpyraver]

PER ARDUA we are all sorry for your lost

WE WILL NEVER FORGET you , OR THE REST

[nielgavin]

As an ex-Regiment Officer I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[Rockapebates]

Rest in peace brother. Per Ardua.

[JOHN6312]

As a serving member of the RAF Regiment I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris will be remembered by those who are and have served in the RAF Regiment forever 'EVERY GUNNER IS YOUR BROTHER'

PER ARDUA

[Terburd]

Hi,

I am sorry for the loss of Chris. I knew him from his time with 2625 sqn in Cornwall. He will always be remembered by us.

[matmoo1982]

I was proud to have served with chris in iraq.

[danhill29]

am so sorry for the loss of your son. i really dont know what to say. am a member of 34 sqn. the sqn that replaced 1 sqn.i what you to know that your son was a brave lad, and he did you, his family, regiment. and his country pround.

if you would ever like to talk. my name is sac daniel hill, 34 sqn raf regt, leeming

[bigman42876]

Mam,

I am so sorry for your loss this is a beautiful tribute to your son who is definetly a american hero!! Thank you for all that your son did and continues to do for this country...showing the american military bravery!........I cant say enough about this man!! Thank you again!!

[callumr5]

he not american! such a sad loss, makes me proud to be british!

[infrared567]

The RAF is British, the regiment look out for the Royal Air Force whilst on the ground.

[bogratboy01]

I am so sorry for your loss!! I am an Ex Rock and your son will always be one of our brothers!!!

With Love

Per Ardua

[JaccaQ]

Deepest sympathies to all of you from an Ex Rock ape.

[dcamuk]

Its the first time i have come across this video but recall the day some of my greatest friends called me. Ex Raf Regt 1sqn 1997-2002.

My deepest sympathy's an amazing son and likewise mothers tribute.

Per Ardua. x

[mavsman15]

well now I am crying. He was loved and he gave love. R.I.P.

[rl356]

So sorry for your loss, you can take comfort that your son was a fine young man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow countrymen. It is due to people of the calibre of Chris that the rest of us are able to sleep in relative peace at night, God bless you and may he ease your pain and heartache.

[scuffyfisher]

i have the upmost respect for chis r.i.p mate its ppl like u that have inspired me too join the regiment. it takes true heroes to do wot u have done for us n i just want 2 let u n ur family no that u r a true hero n that im joining the reg for ppl like u. all my love goes to u, ur family n all ur friends r.i.p m8 xxx

[rockape100]

My thoughts are with you at this sad time. A very touching video diary. I too served on 1 sqn RAF Regiment. I also served in the first Gulf and the start of the second but did my time to my demob. It is a band of Brothers that stick together through thick and thin. You will find that once a Rock always a Rock. He has been called to the last parade by the Sqn WO to join all the other brave men who give their lives for FREEDOM. deepest sympathies.

[shug6868]

Wow, What an incredible young man. You summed up perfectly. He lived a short life but he definately packed a lot of life into his days.

I am expecting my first child ( a boy ) in May and I cannot even fathom your loss. Thank you for the beautiful tribute video for your son. It was very powerful and touching.

God Bless

[caramelturtles]

all I can say is WOW. the internet really has changed how we can offer a tribute to our loved ones. this is very beautiful and heartbreaking sad. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My older son is in the US Army supposed to go to Iraq next few months. Your son is a hero those that defend their country they are real heros GodBless

[mwebb43]

As a son, I cannot imagine the trauma you must have gone through, and are still going through. I know this sounds like a cliche, but please do not take it as one. Chris died serving his country, and, although it may be of no condolence, I can think of no better way to go.

Please accept my most humble condolences, and deepest gratitude for what he helped to do.

The entirety of the British Armed Forcesa are all with you.

I wish good luck to you and your family.

[24467430]

a wonderful tribute to your son. I also cried all the way through it. I know some of the loss and pain you must be enduring as a mother. I lost my two fine sons in 1982 in the Falklands so i can empathise with you.

[HelenNottus]

Min ... What a beautiful tribute for Chris, I can understand how hard it must have been to compile the photos of all those wonderful years. The early ones as I remember Chris & the music, you have done your son proud.

[51sqnwife]

Amazing video, had me in tears all the way through. Brilliant music choice. He will always be remembered by friends, workmates and his mates in the RAF but will be forever in your heart.

[benetjones]

God tests us in many ways, he puts us on earth to serve and help others and thats exactly what Chris did. he risked his life for the hope of others in his country. a true hero which will be rewarded in the eyes of god. may an angel lay him to rest.

My partner has just been posted to 1 squadron Raf Regt at Honington. we didn't know Chris but our hearts go out to all his loved ones.x

[gjones664]

My deepest condolences to all of Chris's family & friends, it was a heart felt tribute.

i never knew Chris, but i'm an ex Rockape and saw active service in the first Gulf War in 1991.

See you at the Regt Final Re-org when my time is up, Per Ardua!

[steve02041]

my thoughts are with the family and friends at this time. Chris will never be forgotten-Neither will the rest who have died in iraq and afghanistan. All the best for the future

[kambala2888]

I'm gutted for your loss.. My son is a gunner on 34sqn in Basra at present.. He is on his 2nd tour of Iraq with a tour of Afghan in between in the last 3 years.. Tom turned 21 in July .. I can remember talking to my lad about the rocket attack at the time and feeling so sad for all the families involved.. It was heartbreaking watching your post Min..

Deepest sympathy, Dave Evans.

[kellyo84]

What a lovely tribute, Min. He was a gorgeous little boy that grew into a brave young man. He will never be forgotten. He died a HERO and no one can ever change that. I hope Chris and the other guys are partying hard now - they deserve it.

Take care xx

[tancraigluis]

This video is amazing, sound like he's a great guy im sure u so prund of him, shame he left all thses people behide

R.I.P

chin up :D

x