Lt Col (Ret'd) Stephen Lagadu passed away in July 2023. Stephen served as Captain with 3 Commando BAS during the conflict. Our thoughts are with Stephen's family and friends at this difficult time. Rest In Peace.
Commander John Kelly OBE passed away in June 2023. John was 2nd in Command of HMS Fearless and led the landings at San Carlos.
Bruce Kilshaw was a volunteer at SAMA (82) Office for a number of years. Although he never saw active duty in the conflict, he did serve in the Scot Guards for a time. Bruce also worked for the Tumbledown Veterans Association as an Archivist/Historian. The Armed Forces was very much the fabric of Bruce.
Charles "Chris" Jones passed away suddenly on 1st November 2023. Chris served as L/CK on board HMS Arrow during the conflict. In recent years Chris volunteered for SAMA (82). He held the role as Board Member of the Trustees and an Area Coordinator for Devon & Cornwall. His continuous, selfless work for Falklands Veterans was an inspiration and he will be sorely missed.
Geoff "Johnno" Johnston passed away in his sleep on 15th July 2023. Johnno served as L/Cpl in 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment during the 1982 conflict.
Barry Grayling MM passed away in December 2023 following a long illness. Barry served with the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment during the 1982 conflict.
Charles Gavin passed away on 23rd December 2022. Charles served as Sub Lieutenant on board HMS Farnella.
David Finneron passed away in December 2022. David served in 42 Commando Royal Marines during the 1982 conflict.
Mick Eccles passed away in September 2023. Mick served with 42 Commando, Royal Marines in 1982. Mick was awarded the MM for the actions he took during the attack on Mount Harriet.
L/Cpl Christopher Duggan passed away suddenly in August 2023. Chris served in the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. Chris along with fellow veterans Curly Jones and Kenny Dawkins was responsible for the fundraising to build the Falklands Memorial located at Alexandra Gardens in Cardiff. Chris was very active within the Welsh Veterans Community and will be sorely missed by all.
Stephen Dale passed away on 1st April 2023 after a short illness. Steve served in the Army with the Royal Signals, 244 Signal Squadron during the conflict.
Ian "Taff" Davies passed away on 9th March 2023. "Taff" served on board HMS Antelope as RO1(T).
Mark "Dosh" Downton passed away on 31st December 2022. Mark served as as GDSM in the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards during the 1982 conflict.
Roddy Campbell passed away on 14th December 2023. Roddy served with 45 Commando, Royal Marines during the conflict.
Ray Canale passed away in December 2023. Ray served with 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment during the conflict.
Captain (Hon) Richard Campbell OBE RN passed away on 29th November 2023, aged 90. He served as Commanding Officer on board HMS Hydra during the conflict.
SAMA (82) Co-Founder and Honorary Vice President Denzil Connick BEM, passed away surrounded by his family on 3rd September 2023. His continuous, selfless work for Falklands Veterans was an inspiration and he will be sorely missed. In 1982, Denzil served as L/Cpl in the 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment.
Eric "Jumper" Cross passed away on 12th January 2023. Eric served on board HMS Antrim during the conflict.
Lt. David Barraclough passed away in August 2023. David served on board HMS Antrim during the conflict.
WO2 Ken Bush served with 40 Commando Royal Marine during the conflict. He sadly passed away in early June 2023.