2/1 RNZIR farewell fallen comrades with incredible Haka

Started by Pinetree, August 28, 2012, 03:13:22 AM

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Pinetree

Soldiers from 2nd 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment said farewell to the 3 kiwis killed in Afghanistan with an awesome Haka. Some of you might be familiar with the haka from watching the All Blacks rugby team but this is a different haka that is unique to the unit and, to be honest, the ABs have nothing on this.
http://youtu.be/xI6TRTBZUMM
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Jarhead0331

Thanks for posting that.  Bizarre, yet totally badass.

May the fallen RIP.
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LongBlade

That was really cool. Thank you for sharing, and thank you to those who lost their lives. RIP.
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Pining

Gold.

Hard to understand if it's not part of your culture. To
The best one I ever saw on the internet (I'm going to guess it was made up!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puXad30DSfg

To the NZ army:
If you've lost a Maori soldier, then I'm sorry for your loss of a real warrior. They are few and far between.

TheCommandTent

@Pinetree - Very powerful video thanks for sharing.
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besilarius

Got me wondering.
Do the Gurkhas have something similar?
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Pining

If you play Gridiron, It's like your opponent ripping off his helmet and any protective gear and saying:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0jRw44kZ6c&feature=related



Gusington

Thanks for posting Pinetree. Until last year I didn't even know what a haka was.


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Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 28, 2012, 05:59:55 AM
Thanks for posting that.  Bizarre, yet totally badass.

May the fallen RIP.
+1 

Thanks for sharing, Pinetree


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