Admiral Sir 'Sandy' Woodward, RIP

[Grey Havoc]

H/t Stuart Galbraith over on Tank Net: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/419814/The-Navy-s-fighting-admiral-Falkland-Islands-commander-Sandy-Woodward-dies-aged-81


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23575534

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/defence/10222971/Falklands-Admiral-Sir-Sandy-Woodward-dies-aged-81.html

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/05/sandy-woodward-falklands-naval-commander-dies

 

[Mat Parry]

I admire anyone who takes up arms for a cause they believe in. I am in awe of those that have the courage to lead

 

[yasotay]

He maintained the honour of the Royal Navy after many had put it to pasture. Although an Army fellow I believe the appropriate term is "Bravo Zulu" Admiral.

 

[shedofdread]

I'm sure there were a great many people [in both hemispheres] who bowed their heads when they heard this sad news. RIP.