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t. Any update on the pilot?ilovevolvo said:
RIP 
Maybe not worth the loss of a life, but worth the attention and donations they bring to charities helpng those in need. These pilots know the risk in their everyday job, the same as the soldiers on the front line do. What keeps them going is the fact that they are doing something they love and that they'll be remembered forever for it. As the saying goes, 'Pain is temporary, pride lasts forever'.Being killed on the front line for me would have been an honour for myself and my family, as bizzare as that sounds. Obviously the aim is always to get yourself and your mates home in one piece but we all know the risks and the possibilities. Regardless of how much pain the death of a serviceman causes to friends and loved ones its the honour and pride that gets them through. I cannot imagine how the family of Jon Egging feel right now but when things become clearer they will have a feeling inside that very few people can ever honestly experience. Pure pride and happiness that they knew a true hero, and that lives on forever.
Please do not feel sorry for the servicemen that pass doing their duty. Be proud of them instead and be greatfull that they do it without question or complaint. They do things that 99% of you would not even consider to do and in conditions that you would never dare to do them in. This is the difference, and they love it.
Eddie
Very eloquently put Eddie. I do need to add a footnote though.
JT's parents (John Thorton) are suffering every hour of every day since his passing 3 years ago. I applaud guys and girls doing what I never did and understand your words. Pete told me about the contents of JT's letter and it supported precisely what you have said.
But we still need to recognise the pain of the family. Sometimes they never get over it.
JT's parents (John Thorton) are suffering every hour of every day since his passing 3 years ago. I applaud guys and girls doing what I never did and understand your words. Pete told me about the contents of JT's letter and it supported precisely what you have said.
But we still need to recognise the pain of the family. Sometimes they never get over it.
Agreed, i think the main focus of our thoughts should be with his family and friends. He wouldnt want anyone crying over him, just help and support for his loved ones, left to pick up the pieces where he left off. By all accounts he was a very popular member of his community and the RAF. Many have spoken well of him and im sure this will be of great comfort to his family.
In the case of John Thorntons family, as you said, some will never recover. With the war in Afghanistan still going on and the Royal Marines filling such a knife-edge role they will find reminders at every turn. The news is often full of related information and sadly our Marines are taking a hit. What i do know though is that the Royal Marines 'family' is there to support not only the wounded soldiers returning from combat, but also the families of those killed or wounded in the line of duty. I just hope that Johns parents have utilised this source of comfort and that the Marines support network are able to give them all the support they need. Its off topic but if you feel they need a direction toward the support network then please email me, with their permission of course. I am a current member of the Poole, Royal Marines Association and i know for a fact the members there would be more than happy to help wherever they could. Just the other day we managed to make a huge difference to the family of a fallen Marine. The help is there if needed.
Anyway, the point in hand.........
Eddie
In the case of John Thorntons family, as you said, some will never recover. With the war in Afghanistan still going on and the Royal Marines filling such a knife-edge role they will find reminders at every turn. The news is often full of related information and sadly our Marines are taking a hit. What i do know though is that the Royal Marines 'family' is there to support not only the wounded soldiers returning from combat, but also the families of those killed or wounded in the line of duty. I just hope that Johns parents have utilised this source of comfort and that the Marines support network are able to give them all the support they need. Its off topic but if you feel they need a direction toward the support network then please email me, with their permission of course. I am a current member of the Poole, Royal Marines Association and i know for a fact the members there would be more than happy to help wherever they could. Just the other day we managed to make a huge difference to the family of a fallen Marine. The help is there if needed.
Anyway, the point in hand.........
Eddie
ironictwist said:
As stated can we keep it altogether here please.Gassing Station | South Coast | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff