Victoria Cross awarded to L/Cpl Josh Leakey, Parachute Rgt
Discussion
The term 'hero' is often banded about by the media for people that real are just doing their day job.
This is what a real hero looks like.... Not sure why it's not on today's news program's.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31626357
Inspirational.
This is what a real hero looks like.... Not sure why it's not on today's news program's.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31626357
Inspirational.
...hardcore. A Victoria Cross is always amazing - they have always been difficult to win of course, but these days it is virtually impossible to win one (and live to tell the tale is even more so - he is the first in three medals awarded for action in Afghanistan able to do so).
Always a remarkable read - you win one of them, you don't need anything else.
Always a remarkable read - you win one of them, you don't need anything else.
Thoroughly well deserved & throws the tribulations of your own daily grind into sharp relief.
Without wishing to take anything away from the chap or derail the thread, I was watching the bbc footage and was wondering why the guys & girls getting their gongs were wearing working attire, surely dress uniform is more appropriate for the palace?
Also noticed he got a hug from the boss in the shiny hat, didn't think they did that in the army?
Without wishing to take anything away from the chap or derail the thread, I was watching the bbc footage and was wondering why the guys & girls getting their gongs were wearing working attire, surely dress uniform is more appropriate for the palace?
Also noticed he got a hug from the boss in the shiny hat, didn't think they did that in the army?
Edited by DJFish on Thursday 26th February 08:32
DJFish said:
Also noticed he got a hug from the boss in the shiny hat, didn't think they did that in the army?
Unprecedented actions deserve unprecedented actions. Even as a senior officer, it isn't every day you meet a hero/holder of the VC. Edited by DJFish on Thursday 26th February 08:32
selym said:
DJFish said:
Also noticed he got a hug from the boss in the shiny hat, didn't think they did that in the army?
Unprecedented actions deserve unprecedented actions. Even as a senior officer, it isn't every day you meet a hero/holder of the VC. Edited by DJFish on Thursday 26th February 08:32
Rightly so - these are special men.
Edited by Asterix on Thursday 26th February 09:47
What must be remembered on these great days.....
For every VC awarded for outstanding Valour.... Many deserved VCs are not awarded.... Because these heroic deeds go unreported as there must be living witnesses that corroborate the actions. Unfortunately many a hero dies on the battlefield unrecognised, and many a heroic deed goes unwitnessed, even if the hero lives.
For every VC awarded for outstanding Valour.... Many deserved VCs are not awarded.... Because these heroic deeds go unreported as there must be living witnesses that corroborate the actions. Unfortunately many a hero dies on the battlefield unrecognised, and many a heroic deed goes unwitnessed, even if the hero lives.
TTmonkey said:
What must be remembered on these great days.....
For every VC awarded for outstanding Valour.... Many deserved VCs are not awarded.... Because these heroic deeds go unreported as there must be living witnesses that corroborate the actions. Unfortunately many a hero dies on the battlefield unrecognised, and many a heroic deed goes unwitnessed, even if the hero lives.
Exactly - there was a fat lass I shagged behind the Naafi in Mercer Barracks in Osnabruck as a loyal wingman - that deserved at least a mention in dispatches.For every VC awarded for outstanding Valour.... Many deserved VCs are not awarded.... Because these heroic deeds go unreported as there must be living witnesses that corroborate the actions. Unfortunately many a hero dies on the battlefield unrecognised, and many a heroic deed goes unwitnessed, even if the hero lives.
Nada!
Mr E said:
Asterix said:
Indeed - I remember reading Gen. Sir Mike Jackson's account when he was awarded his GCB and how honoured he was to meet and have a chat with (the then) Pvt Johnson Beharry VC.
I recall the Private received his award first. VC takes precedence over GCB.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff