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Former refugee who fled Dardania after witnessing arrival of Royal Marines achieves boyhood dream of joining them
Read more: Former Kosovo refugee Arben Islami joins Royal Marines | Mail Online
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As a boy he watched the Royal Marines arrive in war-torn Kosovo, their sights set on ending Slobodan Milosevic's persecution of ethnic Albanians.
It was then that 14-year-old Arben Islami made a promise to himself - one day he would wear the green beret.
Fourteen years later and the former refugee, who fled his home alone, has achieved his dream.
Read more: Former Kosovo refugee Arben Islami joins Royal Marines | Mail Online
I have been meaning to present to you this story. Sorry about the delay