A selection of quotes and comments collected from visitors to Helmand.

Note: Spellings, capitals and format have been faithfully reproduced where possible.

Every city should have an exhibition like this…A powerful education…& Thank you to the soldiers
Great exhibition but I don’t think we will ever understand the hardship that you had to endure. We were always thinking of you, and will do so again next year. Your job is not going unnoticed or unappreciated. A very proud but constantly worried Mum xxx

IS IT WORTH IT?

I feel truly humbled coming here.

To all the lads and lasses your all doin an amazing job big shout out to all the 59 commando’s Love ya boys! Love the girls from Mulberry Platoon!

THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE HEROES EVERY ONE OF THEM R IRISH (RET’D)

KILLING IS ONE THING DOING what's right is another thing.
I do not thank you for killing afghans but I do thank you for supporting your country. They are people doing what they think is right you can't blame them for that do what's right and think, don't do something you'll regret
William, age 10

Stop the War!!!

There is a link death cannot sever – Love and remembrance lasts Forever – After the toil of battle Here comes a day of rest After the weary conflict – Peace on the saviour’s breast Freedom can only be for those who have the courage to defend it.

I just wanna say keep safe ya’ll souljas and kp up da gd wrk Easy Gyal dis vain gyal bye some gyal

You are very brave – I admire your professionalism. Good to see some women represented. Best of luck – and keep getting the message across

good luck to all & it’s an amazing display. Everyone is supporting you! X

A wonderful exhibition to bring the reality to the attention of the general public. Touching traumatic. Keep up the good work. Good luck.

your stories bring home to us your bravery and I wish you all a safe return to your families and friends. Good luck and God Bless you all. Rebecca x

Were thinking of you all Christmas I cant get to sleep sometimes Thank you Millie

PEACE!

Good on you guys. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things! Come home safe.

We are always thinking of you lads and lassies – keep safe and come home to your family, we are so pleased to have our grandson home safe from Afghanistan on Oct 21st. Keep [smiley face] god be with you all. Keep your head down x love and peace

Very impressive, Very imaginative, Very moving. Well done to all involved.

I knew something of the operations in Afghanistan, but had no feel for it until I had seen this exhibition. All members of Parliament should be invited (and if necessary made ) to see it! I have huge admiration for the soldiers who have served or are serving now in Afghanistan.

FROM A BOG STANDARD ‘CIVVY’ – LUL TRAIN DRIVER…KEEP IT UP GUYS AND GIRLS…MORE PEOPLE BACK HERE DO THINK OF YOU ON A DAILY BASIS THAN YOU KNOW.

Does looking at war get us any closer to PEACE? I am only please that soldiers hold on to their humanity by playing. Please value life specially men’s life. A mother of 2 boys.

My grandson will be joining you soon. God keep him safe. God bless you all.

I am glad I come here because it makes me feel proud to now I will be serving for the country and looking after everyone. But it has scared me a lot.

Come back safely.
Anya 6

My Dad is currently serving in Hellmand province at this time and I feel this exhibition has reflected what it is like for the SOLDIERS fighting for us

This actually makes you realise that war is real and happening right now. I really admire those in fighting for us. But the government shouldn’t have involved us!

I wish war was never here and all people should live in peace xxx

I WAS A MEDIC ON HERRICK 6 OVER 500 BRITISH SOLDIERS HAVE BEEN FLOWN HOME INJURED AND ANOTHER 500 HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES THIS YEAR ( JAN-OCT 07) 31 DIED ON MY TOUR AND I HOPE FOR THERE SAKE IT WILL MEAN SOMETHING AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC NEED TO BE MADE AWARE OF THE TRUTH! GOODERS 4GS MED REG

An excellent exhibition! It gives us “civvies” a good insight of the hard-ship and responsibility the soldier’s go through! What a disaster the MOD does not equip the soldiers as they should.!!

This museum is well good I like music its taught us lots. I now understand about war better.

I was there again We shall not forget. Shall not no matter when and where

I’m off out there in 2 days I hope I live up to the standards they’ve set before me

LOVE YA LONG TIME
THE 4 AMEGOS
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(sexual girls)
xxx

First rate soldiers sent into acion by a second rate government. [different visitor] HEAR HEAR!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS – YOU ARE EVERY BIT AS BRAVE AS THSE WHO WENT ASHORE AT NORMANDY OR OVER THE TOP AT THE SOMME! GOD BLESS

He is not just my husband or a Dad to our kids, he is very brave and a hero. The UK does not show enough gratitude to it’s Armed Forces. We are grateful to all those in 3 Para. Be safe when you go back xxx Mrs. H.

 

The politicians have a lot to answer for. war is not the way forward
PEACE ON EARTH! Why do we find this so difficult?

We hope you all come home safely.

You must love George W. Bush. War of terror

This is a realy good exhibition but it could do with a little less swearing! Tom

These people are soo brave, I could never be like them. They go through sooo much and leave their families to fight in wars soo wrong and destructive. I hope everyone comes home safely and become a family as they used to be. Let the wars be over soon
Emily 12

The views expressed are not necessarily those of the National Army Museum.