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11-12-2012, 11:09 AM
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Sir Rex Hunt, who was governor of the Falkland Islands during the Argentine invasion in 1982 which triggered the Falklands War, has died aged 86.
A statement said Sir Rex, who had retired to Stockton on Tees, died in hospital on Sunday night.
The Legislative Assembly of the Falklands said he would be forever remembered for his years of service.
He was captured by the Argentine invasion force during the Falklands War and expelled from the islands.
He was granted the Freedom Of Stanley in 1985 to recognise his contributions to the islands.
Roger Edwards, on behalf of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands, said it had received the news of his death with "great sadness".
He said: "Sir Rex will forever be remembered in the Islands for his years of service as governor, and particularly for his courage and dignity in facing the Argentine invasion in 1982.
"A loyal friend of the Falkland Islands, he served for many years as chairman of the Falkland Islands Association and as president of the UK Falkland Islands Trust.
"His passion and commitment to the Falkland Islands will be sorely missed. The thoughts and deepest sympathies of all Falkland Islanders are with his family and friends at this sad time."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20294856
Sir Rex Hunt, who was governor of the Falkland Islands during the Argentine invasion in 1982 which triggered the Falklands War, has died aged 86.
A statement said Sir Rex, who had retired to Stockton on Tees, died in hospital on Sunday night.
The Legislative Assembly of the Falklands said he would be forever remembered for his years of service.
He was captured by the Argentine invasion force during the Falklands War and expelled from the islands.
He was granted the Freedom Of Stanley in 1985 to recognise his contributions to the islands.
Roger Edwards, on behalf of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands, said it had received the news of his death with "great sadness".
He said: "Sir Rex will forever be remembered in the Islands for his years of service as governor, and particularly for his courage and dignity in facing the Argentine invasion in 1982.
"A loyal friend of the Falkland Islands, he served for many years as chairman of the Falkland Islands Association and as president of the UK Falkland Islands Trust.
"His passion and commitment to the Falkland Islands will be sorely missed. The thoughts and deepest sympathies of all Falkland Islanders are with his family and friends at this sad time."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20294856