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Pride and Fury

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Imperfect27 Fri 29-Sept-17 06:18:02

Seems to me that this nobleness of spirit runs in your family GA! smile

Natural to act first and think later. None of us quite know how we will be in times of crisis, but for some it is just simply not possible to stand by and do nothing - or less ...

Congratulations to your family member. We live in a time of quiet heroes and to be properly recognised for something of such magnitude is a good thing.

He will be a source of pride and inspiration for his family for many , many years too. And yes, thank God the outcome was 'gain' not loss.

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Alima Fri 29-Sept-17 06:14:46

Congratulations to him. In the Services he would have been trained to do a job. He would have a split second to decide what to do, probably not enough time to weigh up all the pros and cons. He sounds a good man to have on your side. You and his family should feel very proud of him.

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merlotgran Fri 29-Sept-17 00:26:56

How would our armed forces function if military personnel put the well being of their families before all else?

I know you and your family have already suffered a great loss so it must be hard to know that it could have happened again but be proud of him, ga.

Congratulations to him.

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mimiro Fri 29-Sept-17 00:15:30

not what soldiers do.do you know the phrase no one left behind.that is it in all its many meanings.
also have you considered if he had not done whatever it was he may have died as well?
not that i agree have had family in wars since the 13 colonies and england went at it.hate war and all that goes with it.
aaanndd on the other hand congratulations to having a brave and courageous family member.we are free because of these fine people of many generations.

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grannyactivist Fri 29-Sept-17 00:05:38

A very close relative has just been awarded the Military Cross: The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces".
The circumstances in which he won the medal have not been made public, but he apparently did something that was both very brave and very dangerous; above and beyond what was expected. I applaud his bravery and am proud of his achievement, but the risk to his own life must have been very great and the outcome might have been very different; hence the fury. He has a wife and children and I'm conflicted - part of me (a huge part of me) thinks he should have put their well-being first and 'played safe', but I also believe in personal sacrifice for the greater good. I want to hug him and hit him all at the same time.

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