Sun Military Awards ITV 1 at 9pm tonight.
17 December 2010, 09:45 AM
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Sun Military Awards ITV 1 at 9pm tonight.
Did not make the meet as I was invited to the Sun Military Awards. One of my soldiers was nominated but sadly did not win. But they are all winners anyway 
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Awesome night. It was like a Hullo magazine party, but they where meeting us. Got a bit star struck talking to David and Brooklyn Beckham, David Jason, Rio Ferdinand, Lord Lloyd-Webber, Kathrine Jenkins
and the list goes on. But the high point (no pun) was Jeremy Clarkson then Andy McNab (not his real name), they where all awesome. I am sat behind David Beckham with Mark Austen from ITV News at Ten and the old fellas from Bomber Command
It's on ITV 1 at 9pm and have some tissues ready.
.Awesome night. It was like a Hullo magazine party, but they where meeting us. Got a bit star struck talking to David and Brooklyn Beckham, David Jason, Rio Ferdinand, Lord Lloyd-Webber, Kathrine Jenkins
and the list goes on. But the high point (no pun) was Jeremy Clarkson then Andy McNab (not his real name), they where all awesome. I am sat behind David Beckham with Mark Austen from ITV News at Ten and the old fellas from Bomber Command It's on ITV 1 at 9pm and have some tissues ready.
17 December 2010, 11:38 AM
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Well done Ian, I can see why you chose the awards over seeing our ugly mugs. 
Glad to hear all went well, what was Jeremy Clarkson like? He seems like a really nice bloke.
Glad to hear all went well, what was Jeremy Clarkson like? He seems like a really nice bloke.
17 December 2010, 01:26 PM
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The lad I was with was blown up in a Jackal. He was thrown 50 feet away but was saved because of not wearing a seatbelt. Clarkson turned to a General stode next to him and explained because we have opposing thumbs we can make choices, even life saving ones, cue poo face from the General as H&S says the lads are supposed to wear them!
Beckham was by far the nicest bloke I have met in a long time.
Went out side for a cigar and " Rickaaaaay" was also having a tab. I was speaking to Ang on the phone yep he ended up talking to her for five minutes. I took the phone off him as she can go on a bit
(she's not on SN).
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17 December 2010, 10:34 PM
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I'm afraid it was too much for me to see the children proudly displaying their deceased parents medals. The parents willingly lay down their lives for their country,but the kids have no say, and it is hoped they will deal with the terrible consequences. As a serviceman, my greatest fear is that my children will have to bear the heartache of wearing my medals in memoriam.
The lad who stood proudly on no legs at the parade to receive his medal has moved me as well. All you need to know about the strength of the human spirit is displayed in the bravery of that guy.
The lad who stood proudly on no legs at the parade to receive his medal has moved me as well. All you need to know about the strength of the human spirit is displayed in the bravery of that guy.
17 December 2010, 10:39 PM
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I'm afraid it was too much for me to see the children proudly displaying their deceased parents medals. The parents willingly lay down their lives for their country,but the kids have no say, and it is hoped they will deal with the terrible consequences. As a serviceman, my greatest fear is that my children will have to bear the heartache of wearing my medals in memoriam.
The lad who stood proudly on no legs at the parade to receive his medal has moved me as well. All you need to know about the strength of the human spirit is displayed in the bravery of that guy.
The lad who stood proudly on no legs at the parade to receive his medal has moved me as well. All you need to know about the strength of the human spirit is displayed in the bravery of that guy.
I can recall his name, but the RAF Regiment Flt Sgt (may be a WO now) with the huge tache is a real salt-of-the-earth bloke, I'm sure he was at Lyneham in my time there.
17 December 2010, 10:45 PM
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I took my kids to the Tower of London and the Fusilier museum had the Elizabeth Cross on display along with the Iraq and Afghan medals. I had to explain to my kids why I only had 2 of the 3 medals.
I can recall his name, but the RAF Regiment Flt Sgt (may be a WO now) with the huge tache is a real salt-of-the-earth bloke, I'm sure he was at Lyneham in my time there.
I can recall his name, but the RAF Regiment Flt Sgt (may be a WO now) with the huge tache is a real salt-of-the-earth bloke, I'm sure he was at Lyneham in my time there.
18 December 2010, 02:22 PM
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I took my kids to the Tower of London and the Fusilier museum had the Elizabeth Cross on display along with the Iraq and Afghan medals. I had to explain to my kids why I only had 2 of the 3 medals.
I can recall his name, but the RAF Regiment Flt Sgt (may be a WO now) with the huge tache is a real salt-of-the-earth bloke, I'm sure he was at Lyneham in my time there.
I can recall his name, but the RAF Regiment Flt Sgt (may be a WO now) with the huge tache is a real salt-of-the-earth bloke, I'm sure he was at Lyneham in my time there.
The "Tasche" is involved with the Repat team. Having looked after a few families as VO at repats it's hard. When the c-17 comes over the horizon and the sobbing starts any military man or woman, unless your made of stone, will bristle with an massive sense of foreboding and emotions that you'll never be able to explain.
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The "Tasche" is involved with the Repat team. Having looked after a few families as VO at repats it's hard. When the c-17 comes over the horizon and the sobbing starts any military man or woman, unless your made of stone, will bristle with an massive sense of foreboding and emotions that you'll never be able to explain.
The "Tasche" is involved with the Repat team. Having looked after a few families as VO at repats it's hard. When the c-17 comes over the horizon and the sobbing starts any military man or woman, unless your made of stone, will bristle with an massive sense of foreboding and emotions that you'll never be able to explain.
It was a similar when I watched the X-factor piece about 'heroes' and was suddenly the benefactor of a huge hug from my daughter - it's amazing how much they understand, even at 7 years old.
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