So sad for Tony being filmed six weeks before he died in Afghanistan , and his parents reading his final letter, heartbreaking for any parent to read .

R.I.P. Grenadier Tony Downes - a young life and adventure cut short +

Actually feel sorry for "Too Tall" after all the hard work and preparation he is not allowed to participate because he is "Too Tall".

Shortly after this guardsmen steven Cooper`s vehicle was blown up by an ied in Afghanistan but thankfully everyone survived

As a Yank, I just want to express my utmost and sincere gratitude and honor of being able to serve with my British brothers in both Iraq and Afganastan. We shared some good laughs, and some hard tears, but we will always remain friends, even if we don't remember each other's names or faces. I love you lads, may God bring you everlasting happiness and joy. CM2 NMCB-7 Naval Expeditionary Combat hoorah fighting Seabees.

Perhaps the tourists should learn about the Grenadier Guards before messing with them.

take a shot for every ceremonial practise where the narrator starts with "sgt major steve monroe is training them and it's not going well"

I didn't know how much the grenadiers did. My dad was in the grenadiers from 1977 to 1982 and it makes me feel really proud of him

RIP Tony Downes

“May They rest in peace”

In loving memory of those who risked their lives for us.

These episodes were great!! I thought they (queen's guards) were just ceremonial guards and their job was nothing to do other than guarding the queen( though i had much respect for them)....but after knowing what each soldier goes through......I'm Speechless!! Massive respect for all soldiers out there serving their country.

Sergeant Major wearing a Batman suit just made my day.

god i cried for the first time in a long long time when his dad reads the letter

From my perspective as an American, these series of videos show what true sacrifice is. I have nothing but respect for The Grenadier Guards and what they do. At heart, regardless of what country you are from, we are all in this world together, we all have emotions, families, and we all feel hardship as well as loss. God rest the Guardsman.

Tony, thank you for your service and sacrifice. A grateful American.

When the letter was read out I cracked - whips tears from face and sniffs- It's impossible not to cry when they start reading out the letter that Tony sent to his parents.

Big respect to all these young men.

Sensational! You can't beat the good old British Army....(from an Aussie)...well done. God save our Queen..

I was reduced to tears when the fifer played the grenadier's return as they carried the coffin into the herc. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless the grenadiers, the british army and rest of the services (RN, RAF, MN)