Thanks so much Mr. Hicks for another engrossing presentation. Re: Laura Secord, she was a real figure in (and heroine of) Canadian history, specifically the War of 1812. She warned a British garrison of an approaching American army after walking miles through thick forest (in Upper Canada, near present-day Niagara Falls). So, the chocolate company adopted her persona.
Some people may think naming a chocolate company after her is so little, but I wouldn’t be complaining if I were her. Laura Secord chocolate is absolutely delicious.
What a lovely story about your stationing and your flag. Thank you much Kevin for sharing your stories and making history fun. Stay awesome and happy 👍🏻
This was a brief but very heartwarming story. How a flag could mean so much to someone was a foreign idea for me. Thank you Kevin for sharing it with us 💜
Thanks Kevin it's great to hear from people that know the difference between what flags represent and what they mean to people, I used to put up a quad of flags over a memorial to English, Dutch, American and (because of the rules) Australian, submariners. As a result I almost fell into the trap of becoming a flag nerd, not because of the nations involved, but for the people that hold them dear. Clearly your Turkish friends loved you mightily to for ever connect the Union flag to your good self. Huge respect too you. 🙂🇦🇺🏴☠️
Kevin, once again you have hit the ball out of the park... What a wonderful story, one that should stand as a testement to the British people in these days of diminishing national identity and removal of tradition. This is a prime example of why Britain was great and so well respected in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
These are the type of videos that are my favorite of yours, Kevin. The stories from your past are great. My favorite was the one about you sitting in your bush in Ireland, until you found out it wasn’t your bush at all. I laughed so hard. Thank you for all these really genuine stories, top notch!
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kevin! And thank you for your service. I have always thought that the Union Flag was one of the most interesting of all designs. Looking forward to the next video.... Cheers!
The first Canadian flag had the union flag as its emblem. My grandfather is Canadian with Scots heritage. I can trace the family back further when the British fought the French in North America.
I need more Kevin, More about you and your stories! Your history lessons are bar none, but YOUR history lessons are fantastic. What a fascinating life you’ve had, I wish I could sit down with a cold beer and ask you questions for hours.. From a military family from across the pond, thank you for your service!
My union flag goes up this week on my old Victorian cast iron lampost freshly painted with black gloss paint celebrating the Queens platinum jubilee.Thanks for the flags history lesson greetings from South Yorkshire 🇬🇧
Thanks for the video - lovely story. One of my first jobs as a midshipman on a Frigate was to oversee the flying of flags, including the Union Jack from the jack staff, on leaving Portsmouth harbour. I went forward with two ratings who fixed the flag to the halyard and hoisted it onto the staff and off we went. After passing the Admiralty offices at the entrance to the harbour I was called to the bridge where the Captain reprimanded me for putting the Union Jack up, upside down! It was a prank by the ratings - who knew what they were doing - and I've never forgotten which way up the flag goes... Wellington, Kipling, Churchill and Lt Chard at Rorkes Drift all called it the "Union Jack" so that's OK with me.
The original version didn't have the Cross of Saint Patrick until about 200 years after creation of the flag of Great Britain. It's also one if the few flags with the length being double the height, although can also be found in 3:5 height to length ratio. Most other flags are in the proportion 2:3.
thumbs up. much respect you've had quite a career. as a child i simply thought it was the prettiest flag and felt off when it was replaced. thank you for the history. 2 years is longer than my 6 months there. i respected the turks i met more. i remember arriving in nicosia and being trucked to kyrenia. about every 300 yds was a roadblock and a bren gun at least. when we left six and a half months later there were only a few road blocks. i was invited to a british base to a christmas party that year and brits are a amazing bunch. i hadn't thought of it in years they were very cordial and outgoing. much respect to an outsider. i saw small towns in ruin from fighting. saw people eating out of our slop barrels from the mess and competing with dogs for a bit of meat or potatoe. one man had clothes fashioned from sand bags. i never saw such poverty. cyprus is a beautiful place. people still live in the castle town of famagusta. you must have seen a lot in the military police. now i am remembering to much to write. back to the flag i was born under. there has been plenty in canada that have no love for britain it not being there ancestral home. so the flag went for the present one. the odd time i hear get rid of the govenor general representing the queen. it is my favorite flag. god bless
@@thehistorysquad hi kevin thank you. i was born in belloram newfoundland in 1945. newffie was a colony of britain at that time so i guess i'm a colonial brit. my father was a colonial policeman called a ranger. he got a citation from the king once for walking 50 miles to bring back 3 escaped prisoners. poor dad caught up to them on a railway track. one young fella began to cry. dad took out his pistol and said they had to come back. he was not a mean man. one granfather was a scott robertson. one was welsh chynne. the williams were all english. i must tell another dad story. my mother said once this is the kind of policeman your father was. he arrested a young guy for stealing fishing nets. my mom was at the little jail and dad went to the store and got her a ice cream which was a rarety in 1945. the young prisoner said what is that i've never seen that before. so my dad went and got the young guy a ice cream. my mom said that is the kind of policeman your father was. sounds like a pretty nice guy i said. now i remember to many stories. he was not a mean man. to much writing again. thank yew kevin. take care gare
That was a beautiful story. I’m an American flying the Union Jack in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s a beautiful flag. I want to look up the one with the Wales Dragon.
I was also in the UK Armed Forces, Army as were generations of my family before me. We always referred to the flag as the Union Jack. At the Union of the Crowns in 1603, James (French Jacques for James, and he signed his proclamation as Jacques) devised the flag as you recount. Now with James (Jacques) accession to the crown of England, as well as Scotland, the French referred to it as the "Union Jacques" Union of James and I believe that is where the Union Jack came from but Union Flag is also acceptable. Excellent story and the Bovril company also have some charming information on the subject.
Lovely story Kevin, always a joy to listen to. However I must commend you on your Turkish pronunciation, the way you perfectly said Onbaşı caught me off guard. It goes to show you genuinely cared for these people, greetings from a Turk in London.
From a Brit with Turkish family - I respect it also. This man needs more subscribers. His content is so informative, more comprehensive and in-detail than many other history channels, without sacrificing any humour!
My buddy Davey who lives in Tennessee right now would love this video. He loved to put it on weapons in Call Of Duty so he could Smite his enemies in the field.
I have a flag that I carried with me on my first combat mission as part of the GWOT. (More or less smuggled it aboard the jet. A mere 26.3 hours later I was back at base and ready for a nap! Those missions were brutal on us, but that was just part of the job. Having been based in (mostly flavors of the Commonwealth) "foreign lands," I give the proper respect to the local flag. It is the right thing to do. But nothing compares to the Stars and Stripes. It symbolizes my home. It is a thing of honor that demands reverance, and sober reflection upon what has been done in its name. Did we have slavery? Yes, and it was in contradiction to our founding principles. The framers of our government laid the foundation for the end of slavery (including some who owned slaves), and fought a Civil War to end it. Racism? Sexism? Name it, and we have done it wrong. And then we worked to make it right. The Constitution of the United States of America starts thus: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity..." To form a more perfect Union? Not perfect, but more perfect than we were before. That means we get the privilege to work every day to make it better. That is why I love my Flag. I want it, and the Nation it represents, to be something my children can love too. Long live the Republic. Peace to our Allis, and better sense to our Enemies. 😉
Can I say thank you for being you I am born in England moved to Australia when I 1970 and love your channel history is everything it's who we are and where we come from and you are amazing the places your been and the impact you've made on this world from your time in Ireland to being a policeman and evern your time at Nottingham and Warwick castle which I've had the pleasure of seeing you there is all I can say is thank you you are a legend and I mean that in the nicest of ways if ever you come to Western Australia please let me know I'd love to meet you thank you again hope this finds you happy and healthy
That’s a really clever little thing. I’m not sure how well the hand of Ulster will go down in N.I., especially as the Sinn Féin look likely to be the majority party for the first time. Kevin you are an amazing person who hides your light under several bushels. Though it’s not much, I’m truly proud to be a Patreon of this amazing channel. My friend, who I’ve previously mentioned was an MP was stationed in Hong Kong, he has similar feeling towards the people there and is fighting for those who served this country to be recognised.
Sinn féin even in power will face heavy resistance, Everyone knows they still have ties to the IRA and since the IRA are still planting car bombs so the horrors of the IRA is still constantly fresh on the mind.
My dad was a tenth royal hussar dessert rat and we lost him 30 years ago. I do miss all those debates we used to have. I remember the Magna Carta being so important to him he drove me all the way to see it in the 80's. I do miss his conversation. God bless you Kevin and thank you, your doing a great job.
Another absolutely terrific personal story Kevin ! You certainly are an interesting chap ! You must have been filled with such emotion and pride at receiving such a precious gift from those Turkish friends under your command . Lovely story ! I had at one time , that very same British Flag history piece from the Laura Secord museum, I must hunt it up again. Cheers 👍👍👍
Hi Kevin. Cousin Sarah here. Really enjoyed your video, very interesting. Was looking at you and got a picture of our Tony, where he looks your double. Hope you're keeping well x x x x x
This was a special video! Thanks Kevin for sharing this inspiring experience with us! These unexpected honors are the best as they come from the heart!
Since Australia has British ancestry and heritage, the Union Flag/Jack is part of the Australian Flag, it also features white stars on a blue background forming the southern cross, and another white seven pointed star under the Union Flag that represents the states and territory of Australia.
Wow what a great bit of your own history and a great way to show and explain the various layers of the flag; makes me wonder why we don't do this here in the UK with a little booklet.
As an American, whenever I start hearing about the British monarchy, my eyes kinda roll back in my head. Like, I need to remember presidents, I can't be bothered with someone else's leadership. But you make it more palatable, Kevin :)
Wales never agreed to be incorporated into England during the act of annexation. It's ironic that the oldest standard of Britain has zero representation on the flag. Enjoyed your presentation and Heddwch in the ancient tongue of the indigenous British, which means PEACE.
The Union Flag is in the top left corner of the State of Hawai'i flag, representing the close relationship between the Hawaiian monarchy and British monarchy. Thank you for explaining the flag. ❤
That was certainly the best and quickest explanation/description of the Union Flag. Vexillology and heraldry is also an interest. As I spent 22 years searching for the correct family arms dating from the Duchy of Savoy. A matriculated version ☝️. I'm sure that your flag means as much or more than any personal decorations from Her Majesty
Beautifully flag. I treasure a Union flag sticker a Royal Navy sailor gave me when I was in Basra attached to the British army in exchange for cleaning her rifle (I’m a retired US soldier). Good memories 😊 I also have American flags from different bases I was in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Kevin, I love the passion you have for each of your videos. You’re one of my favourite channels on UA-cam. I see in my subscriptions that you have a new video, and I feel like it’s Christmas (I’m 59M pathetic) morning! Just can’t wait to see what wisdom you’re going to bestow upon us! Love your channel and what you do brother! Keep up the great work!
Truly a beautiful story of the other side of war we all to often never hear about thank you once again for sharing such a beautiful story from your amazing life ill be on edge waiting for the next one
Flags are interesting. Most dont realize that the confederate flag from the US Civil War looks the way it does b/c the south is mainly populated by Welsh & Scots-irish people. So you get the crosses of Andrew and Patrick w/ the stars of the southern states. Things get even more interesting when you get into why the colors for so many countries are red, white & blue. That story goes all the way back to ancient Egypt.
Thank you for making and sharing this video about the union flag. I was totally unaware of its story. And what a lovely story right at the end of your video. True friendship is rare to find.
Thank you Kevin! So interesting, as usual. Thank you for sharing your personal military memories. The Cyprus story was especially moving. Also, I'd known of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George, but not not that St. Patrick's cross was the third cross on the Union flag. Well done.
My Ancestors were Geraldines, the red X most people call the saint patricks cross representing Ireland, ( now Northern Ireland) is actually the FitzGerald / Geraldine/ Desmond family crest. They were cousins to the Twdyrs via Rhys Nest. The Geraldine dynasty is a fascinating bit of research.
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks again for another very enjoyable film. Saskatoon is fortunate to have you, as are the rest of us. I am proud of the maple leaf, I also honor the old "Red Ensign " . I very much enjoy your stories, thank you for sharing some today. Be safe, be well, and as always best regards, Arthur
Wow!! What a story. Only learned the other day between the difference between the Union Flag and Union Jack... Wich stopped me in my tracks as I never knew... Well as they say... Every Day Is a School Day.
Thanks for the lesson. Never really knew about the background even though it's in the top left corner of our Aussie flag. Well done in Cypress. The presentation is real proof!!! Congratulations.
A lot of people go through life wondering if they've ever made any difference. I hope you know, Mr. Hicks, that you certainly have. What a story. Much love, from the U.S.
Thanks so much Mr. Hicks for another engrossing presentation. Re: Laura Secord, she was a real figure in (and heroine of) Canadian history, specifically the War of 1812. She warned a British garrison of an approaching American army after walking miles through thick forest (in Upper Canada, near present-day Niagara Falls). So, the chocolate company adopted her persona.
That’s fascinating, I didn’t know that, but will look into it some more. Thanks 👍
Some people may think naming a chocolate company after her is so little, but I wouldn’t be complaining if I were her. Laura Secord chocolate is absolutely delicious.
@@kinggeorgeiii7515 we’ve never come across it in Saskatchewan, where could we find some?
@@thehistorysquad I think it may still be available in Ontario but i haven't seen it in years, never in BC.
Thank you for your service and for upholding the values of the British people.
What a heart warming story. I'm American but I love the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, the Union Flag and all the history of a truly great people.
Worst than nazis
More usually referred to as the Union Jack.
What a lovely story about your stationing and your flag. Thank you much Kevin for sharing your stories and making history fun. Stay awesome and happy 👍🏻
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I’m addicted to this channel now. Your enthusiasm is making me fall in love with history all over again.
I wasn't expecting to shed a tear, but shed a tear I did. What a life you've led, sir.
Ha, it took a lot of takes to get that end bit 😉. Thanks for watching
@@thehistorysquad Hahaha. Understood 😉
This was a brief but very heartwarming story. How a flag could mean so much to someone was a foreign idea for me. Thank you Kevin for sharing it with us 💜
Thanks Kevin it's great to hear from people that know the difference between what flags represent and what they mean to people, I used to put up a quad of flags over a memorial to English, Dutch, American and (because of the rules) Australian, submariners. As a result I almost fell into the trap of becoming a flag nerd, not because of the nations involved, but for the people that hold them dear. Clearly your Turkish friends loved you mightily to for ever connect the Union flag to your good self. Huge respect too you. 🙂🇦🇺🏴☠️
Cheers Karl 👍🏻
Kevin, once again you have hit the ball out of the park... What a wonderful story, one that should stand as a testement to the British people in these days of diminishing national identity and removal of tradition. This is a prime example of why Britain was great and so well respected in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
You're welcome Joe 👍🏻
These are the type of videos that are my favorite of yours, Kevin. The stories from your past are great. My favorite was the one about you sitting in your bush in Ireland, until you found out it wasn’t your bush at all. I laughed so hard. Thank you for all these really genuine stories, top notch!
Glad you like them! 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kevin! And thank you for your service. I have always thought that the Union Flag was one of the most interesting of all designs. Looking forward to the next video.... Cheers!
The first Canadian flag had the union flag as its emblem. My grandfather is Canadian with Scots heritage. I can trace the family back further when the British fought the French in North America.
My great grandfather fought in new Caledonia met his wife there and returned to Kent UK. Where he became PC number 1 in the Kent constabulary..
Me too. One was a lieutenant and fought at the Battle of Quebec (British, another was a drummer in the French Army, and I have many more.
Hawaii still has it.
A beautiful story about a beautiful flag form a beautiful country. Thank you Kevin I would love to hear more.
I need more Kevin, More about you and your stories! Your history lessons are bar none, but YOUR history lessons are fantastic. What a fascinating life you’ve had, I wish I could sit down with a cold beer and ask you questions for hours.. From a military family from across the pond, thank you for your service!
Gosh, thanks very much! Cold beer & history chat, what could be better 👍🏻
How you get through that story without breaking down in tears is beyond me. I am so happy to have found your channel. Salute from an American Marine!!
Haha, I’ll let you into a secret, it took a LOT of takes 😉
We got the little flag cut out at school in the 1960s. Everyone got one. Seeing it again after 56 years brings back memories.
How lovely, 👍🏻
You can learn so much from a person like this that loves the subject of history & can make it interesting. School teachers should be more like this.
Great story Kevin. Life isn't always about looking ahead. It's about glancing back and remembering the wonderful people you've met on the journey.
Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this story, Kevin! Your way of telling is such a joy to listen to. I am so glad I found your channel
As a Turk this story honored me, greetings from Turkey. I love your videos.
A wonderful, heartfelt story. It gives me faith that despite the suffering and turmoil around the world there's hope.
My union flag goes up this week on my old Victorian cast iron lampost freshly painted with black gloss paint celebrating the Queens platinum jubilee.Thanks for the flags history lesson greetings from South Yorkshire 🇬🇧
Nice, thank you 👍🏻
What a lovely testament to your kindness shown to people!
Thanks for the video - lovely story.
One of my first jobs as a midshipman on a Frigate was to oversee the flying of flags, including the Union Jack from the jack staff, on leaving Portsmouth harbour.
I went forward with two ratings who fixed the flag to the halyard and hoisted it onto the staff and off we went.
After passing the Admiralty offices at the entrance to the harbour I was called to the bridge where the Captain reprimanded me for putting the Union Jack up, upside down!
It was a prank by the ratings - who knew what they were doing - and I've never forgotten which way up the flag goes...
Wellington, Kipling, Churchill and Lt Chard at Rorkes Drift all called it the "Union Jack" so that's OK with me.
Thankyou Kevin, my dad was in the Australian Navy and always has his Aussie Flag Raised, Loved the story Mate.
Haha, 🇦🇺 thanks Adam
The original version didn't have the Cross of Saint Patrick until about 200 years after creation of the flag of Great Britain.
It's also one if the few flags with the length being double the height, although can also be found in 3:5 height to length ratio. Most other flags are in the proportion 2:3.
thumbs up. much respect you've had quite a career. as a child i simply thought it was the prettiest flag and felt off when it was replaced. thank you for the history. 2 years is longer than my 6 months there. i respected the turks i met more. i remember arriving in nicosia and being trucked to kyrenia. about every 300 yds was a roadblock and a bren gun at least. when we left six and a half months later there were only a few road blocks. i was invited to a british base to a christmas party that year and brits are a amazing bunch. i hadn't thought of it in years they were very cordial and outgoing. much respect to an outsider. i saw small towns in ruin from fighting. saw people eating out of our slop barrels from the mess and competing with dogs for a bit of meat or potatoe. one man had clothes fashioned from sand bags. i never saw such poverty. cyprus is a beautiful place. people still live in the castle town of famagusta. you must have seen a lot in the military police. now i am remembering to much to write. back to the flag i was born under. there has been plenty in canada that have no love for britain it not being there ancestral home. so the flag went for the present one. the odd time i hear get rid of the govenor general representing the queen. it is my favorite flag. god bless
Good one, thanks Gary. Were you born a Brit then, or have Brit ancestry?
@@thehistorysquad hi kevin thank you. i was born in belloram newfoundland in 1945. newffie was a colony of britain at that time so i guess i'm a colonial brit. my father was a colonial policeman called a ranger. he got a citation from the king once for walking 50 miles to bring back 3 escaped prisoners. poor dad caught up to them on a railway track. one young fella began to cry. dad took out his pistol and said they had to come back. he was not a mean man.
one granfather was a scott robertson. one was welsh chynne. the williams were all english.
i must tell another dad story. my mother said once this is the kind of policeman your father was. he arrested a young guy for stealing fishing nets. my mom was at the little jail and dad went to the store and got her a ice cream which was a rarety in 1945. the young prisoner said what is that i've never seen that before. so my dad went and got the young guy a ice cream. my mom said that is the kind of policeman your father was. sounds like a pretty nice guy i said. now i remember to many stories. he was not a mean man. to much writing again. thank yew kevin. take care gare
What an wonderful story, thank you for being the kind of man to make a difference.
That was a beautiful story. I’m an American flying the Union Jack in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s a beautiful flag. I want to look up the one with the Wales Dragon.
Aww what a lovely touching story. Had tears in my eyes, im a sucker for stories like these. You have felt very proud.
I was also in the UK Armed Forces, Army as were generations of my family before me. We always referred to the flag as the Union Jack.
At the Union of the Crowns in 1603, James (French Jacques for James, and he signed his proclamation as Jacques) devised the flag as you recount.
Now with James (Jacques) accession to the crown of England, as well as Scotland, the French referred to it as the "Union Jacques" Union of James
and I believe that is where the Union Jack came from but Union Flag is also acceptable.
Excellent story and the Bovril company also have some charming information on the subject.
Very touching story at the end. I've lived in Cyprus as a child, loved the place and the Turkish were the warmest most welcoming people.
We had similar booklets when I was in the Boy Scouts more years ago than I care to remember. I'm 71 now! Yet another great video Kevin, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
What a beautiful story. You know that you changed their lives for the better. Yet you were so humble about it
Lovely story Kevin, always a joy to listen to. However I must commend you on your Turkish pronunciation, the way you perfectly said Onbaşı caught me off guard. It goes to show you genuinely cared for these people, greetings from a Turk in London.
Wow, teşekkür ederim 👍
From a Brit with Turkish family - I respect it also. This man needs more subscribers.
His content is so informative, more comprehensive and in-detail than many other history channels, without sacrificing any humour!
Amazing that you have too teach people this .
My buddy Davey who lives in Tennessee right now would love this video. He loved to put it on weapons in Call Of Duty so he could Smite his enemies in the field.
Goosebumps ! What an amazing story !
I have a flag that I carried with me on my first combat mission as part of the GWOT. (More or less smuggled it aboard the jet. A mere 26.3 hours later I was back at base and ready for a nap! Those missions were brutal on us, but that was just part of the job.
Having been based in (mostly flavors of the Commonwealth) "foreign lands," I give the proper respect to the local flag. It is the right thing to do.
But nothing compares to the Stars and Stripes. It symbolizes my home. It is a thing of honor that demands reverance, and sober reflection upon what has been done in its name. Did we have slavery? Yes, and it was in contradiction to our founding principles. The framers of our government laid the foundation for the end of slavery (including some who owned slaves), and fought a Civil War to end it. Racism? Sexism? Name it, and we have done it wrong. And then we worked to make it right.
The Constitution of the United States of America starts thus: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity..."
To form a more perfect Union? Not perfect, but more perfect than we were before. That means we get the privilege to work every day to make it better.
That is why I love my Flag. I want it, and the Nation it represents, to be something my children can love too.
Long live the Republic.
Peace to our Allis, and better sense to our Enemies. 😉
Can I say thank you for being you I am born in England moved to Australia when I 1970 and love your channel history is everything it's who we are and where we come from and you are amazing the places your been and the impact you've made on this world from your time in Ireland to being a policeman and evern your time at Nottingham and Warwick castle which I've had the pleasure of seeing you there is all I can say is thank you you are a legend and I mean that in the nicest of ways if ever you come to Western Australia please let me know I'd love to meet you thank you again hope this finds you happy and healthy
Wow Graham, thank you so much!!
I have a grandfather buried in Perth, and other relatives kicking around there so who knows 👍
I'm not British but man. Do I love this channel. An American and an U.S ARMY soldier keep it up man love your content.
Wow, thanks! I was attached to the US army in the 70s, I had my first cheeseburger and learned a lot about M16s 😉
That’s a really clever little thing. I’m not sure how well the hand of Ulster will go down in N.I., especially as the Sinn Féin look likely to be the majority party for the first time.
Kevin you are an amazing person who hides your light under several bushels. Though it’s not much, I’m truly proud to be a Patreon of this amazing channel. My friend, who I’ve previously mentioned was an MP was stationed in Hong Kong, he has similar feeling towards the people there and is fighting for those who served this country to be recognised.
Sinn féin even in power will face heavy resistance, Everyone knows they still have ties to the IRA and since the IRA are still planting car bombs so the horrors of the IRA is still constantly fresh on the mind.
The cypress story was amazing and touching
From one red cap to another great story keep it up
Cheers buddy, will do!
My dad was a tenth royal hussar dessert rat and we lost him 30 years ago. I do miss all those debates we used to have. I remember the Magna Carta being so important to him he drove me all the way to see it in the 80's. I do miss his conversation. God bless you Kevin and thank you, your doing a great job.
Amazing story about your Turkish friends. You truly are a gem Kevin. I could listen to your adventures for hours
Wow Kevin, your story had me silent and listening in awe.
What a special event must that have been.
Another absolutely terrific personal story Kevin ! You certainly are an interesting chap ! You must have been filled with such emotion and pride at receiving such a precious gift from those Turkish friends under your command . Lovely story ! I had at one time , that very same British Flag history piece from the Laura Secord museum, I must hunt it up again. Cheers 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mike 👍🏻
Thank you for your service, Kevin. From an American Army retiree, to another soldier.
Hi Kevin. Cousin Sarah here. Really enjoyed your video, very interesting. Was looking at you and got a picture of our Tony, where he looks your double. Hope you're keeping well x x x x x
Hi Sarah, good to see you here, thanks for watching. I'm doing well and hope you are too 👍🏻
This was a special video! Thanks Kevin for sharing this inspiring experience with us! These unexpected honors are the best as they come from the heart!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Laura Secord is roughly Canada's answer to Paul Revere.That is a NEAT little pamphlet.
Yes, we thought so too, thanks for watching 👍🏻
And both from Massachusetts lol.
Since Australia has British ancestry and heritage, the Union Flag/Jack is part of the Australian Flag, it also features white stars on a blue background forming the southern cross, and another white seven pointed star under the Union Flag that represents the states and territory of Australia.
Such a wonderful Gentleman in Kevin. I enjoy each film.
Cheers Paul
Every country needs a Kevin Hicks!
Wow what a great bit of your own history and a great way to show and explain the various layers of the flag; makes me wonder why we don't do this here in the UK with a little booklet.
Yes, it's a cute pamphlet. 👍🏻
As an American, whenever I start hearing about the British monarchy, my eyes kinda roll back in my head. Like, I need to remember presidents, I can't be bothered with someone else's leadership.
But you make it more palatable, Kevin :)
Haha, thanks 👍🏻
Wales never agreed to be incorporated into England during the act of annexation. It's ironic that the oldest standard of Britain has zero representation on the flag. Enjoyed your presentation and Heddwch in the ancient tongue of the indigenous British, which means PEACE.
To help make a positive difference - priceless! Respect to you.
another top tale - quite an emotional story. Great job as always team Hicks :-)
Haha, cheers JD, it took a lot of takes at the end 😜
The Union Flag is in the top left corner of the State of Hawai'i flag, representing the close relationship between the Hawaiian monarchy and British monarchy. Thank you for explaining the flag. ❤
That was certainly the best and quickest explanation/description of the Union Flag. Vexillology and heraldry is also an interest. As I spent 22 years searching for the correct family arms dating from the Duchy of Savoy. A matriculated version ☝️. I'm sure that your flag means as much or more than any personal decorations from Her Majesty
It's certainly very special to me. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
He wasn’t a Scotsman he was a traitor. Fellow scot 🏴
Such a sweet and moving story....
With such a design, I knew there had to be a complex answer. Always wondered, thank you for the explanation.
thank you very much Kevin you tell great true storys
Beautifully flag. I treasure a Union flag sticker a Royal Navy sailor gave me when I was in Basra attached to the British army in exchange for cleaning her rifle (I’m a retired US soldier). Good memories 😊 I also have American flags from different bases I was in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thank you Kevin. Your flag has a nice story behind it. These pieces are enjoyable and I’m learning a lot.
Kevin, I love the passion you have for each of your videos. You’re one of my favourite channels on UA-cam. I see in my subscriptions that you have a new video, and I feel like it’s Christmas (I’m 59M pathetic) morning! Just can’t wait to see what wisdom you’re going to bestow upon us! Love your channel and what you do brother! Keep up the great work!
Thanks very much Paul, I will do 👍🏻
That was a tear jerker 😢
Truly a beautiful story of the other side of war we all to often never hear about thank you once again for sharing such a beautiful story from your amazing life ill be on edge waiting for the next one
I never knew that about the flag. I had often wondered about it. Thanks for sharing that & your war stories. Cheers mate.
Flags are interesting. Most dont realize that the confederate flag from the US Civil War looks the way it does b/c the south is mainly populated by Welsh & Scots-irish people. So you get the crosses of Andrew and Patrick w/ the stars of the southern states. Things get even more interesting when you get into why the colors for so many countries are red, white & blue. That story goes all the way back to ancient Egypt.
Fascinating, thank you 👍🏻
Wonderful story. How great to know you made/are making a difference.
Absolutely brilliant story, I’ve been to Cyprus with the British Army too beautiful country and amazing people
A wonderful story Kevin, thanks for sharing. I really enjoy thehistorysquad.
Cheers Phil 👍🏻
Thank you for making and sharing this video about the union flag. I was totally unaware of its story. And what a lovely story right at the end of your video. True friendship is rare to find.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Kevin! So interesting, as usual. Thank you for sharing your personal military memories. The Cyprus story was especially moving. Also, I'd known of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George, but not not that St. Patrick's cross was the third cross on the Union flag. Well done.
My Ancestors were Geraldines, the red X most people call the saint patricks cross representing Ireland, ( now Northern Ireland) is actually the FitzGerald / Geraldine/ Desmond family crest. They were cousins to the Twdyrs via Rhys Nest. The Geraldine dynasty is a fascinating bit of research.
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks again for another very enjoyable film. Saskatoon is fortunate to have you, as are the rest of us. I am proud of the maple leaf, I also honor the old "Red Ensign " . I very much enjoy your stories, thank you for sharing some today. Be safe, be well, and as always best regards, Arthur
Great story! We hear so much negativity today, stories like yours are a ray of sunshine.
Cheers from the Pacific Northwest!
Thanks for listening again Allen 👍🏻
Wow!! What a story.
Only learned the other day between the difference between the Union Flag and Union Jack... Wich stopped me in my tracks as I never knew... Well as they say... Every Day Is a School Day.
How you didn’t have a tear in your eye during that recount I don’t know Kevin? I did.
Haha, that's funny, it took so many takes just to get that tear out of my eyes. 😂
This man is such a good story teller
Thank you both 👍🏻
Congratulations Kevin, great memories I'm sure. Great story also. I am so glad you shared it with us.
Cheers, that last bit took few takes for sure 😉
I look forward to every upload of a new "film" from this channel. They are excellent.
Absolutely excellent presentation. Thank you for your service it is deeply appreciated! God bless
Thank you kindly!
Wonderful Story Kevin! Thank You sir
Great story, thank you for your service
What a lovely thing, so cleverly made!
I had a little booklet similar to the one shown on here, it was from when I was a cub scout in the late 70s
Another wonderful story . Love this channel . Nice work Kevin .
Glad you enjoy it! Cheers James 👍🏻
I've just discovered your videos and I so love the way you put your heart and soul into every one. Thank you so much for this wonderful content.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the lesson. Never really knew about the background even though it's in the top left corner of our Aussie flag.
Well done in Cypress. The presentation is real proof!!!
Congratulations.
Cheers Stephen 👍🏻
A lot of people go through life wondering if they've ever made any difference. I hope you know, Mr. Hicks, that you certainly have. What a story. Much love, from the U.S.
Thanks Darian, that's very kind 👍🏻
Lovely Kevin, we really appreciate your little gems of history
Always a pleasure to listen you
Thank you
Thanks for listening
Thank you Kevin,.....fascinating obscure subject,.....highly interesting.
We’re all enjoying the history and stories in our household…All the best Kevin
Great to hear, thanks so much 👍🏻
What an awesome story! You're a good man Kevin and thank you for your service 🇬🇧 👍
You’re welcome, thanks.
Getting caught up on some of your videos. This one was truly amazing
Welcome back Michael, glad you liked this one. That last story took so many takes 😜