Col Neil Marriott

He walked among the ruins of homes, whose walls tell painful tales of loss. He visited the old Bank of Kuwait and the Middle East building, whose walls were pierced by bullets from inside and outside. He saw the destroyed fire station, the burned cooperative society, and the teachers’ residences, which, in turn, tell another story of pain. He added, “Every corner of the island speaks of an unfulfilled dream.” He stated that “Kuwait remained steadfast, with its leadership, government and people standing united in the face of aggression.”

He confirmed that the United Kingdom supported Kuwait at the time by contributing more than 52,000 troops, along with tanks, ships, and aircraft, in defense of its sovereignty and freedom. He concluded his remarks with a moving message: “To the martyrs of Kuwait, your sacrifice will remain an inextinguishable beacon. To Kuwait, your dignity is engraved in the memory of generations ... unforgettable and untouchable.”