Supreme Bravery

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 17 Jan 2007, 19:30

Tonks

The immeadiate thought was "Well what else would you expect from the
RMC?" History has shown this time and time again - I grow a little weary
of hearing all the dark side of things - Its gratifying to know there are
still those with "the right stuff" - although I guess it would take a Marine
to have the intestinal fortitude to strap himself to anything flown by the
AAF. In truth reading it made me proud that Im still British

Leif

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 17 Jan 2007, 19:45

Absoloutley amazing. I know recognition won't bring them back. But they deserve it.

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 17 Jan 2007, 20:02

Wouldn't you feel proud to belong to such a group, knowing that your mates would risk everything to bring you back. Fantastic story.

Ian

jonesey2k · Post by **jonesey2k** » 17 Jan 2007, 20:09

Wow. The Royal Marines certainly are hard lads.
RIP for L/Cpl Ford.

PhilipsCDRW · Post by **PhilipsCDRW** » 18 Jan 2007, 00:05

I found a book at a friend's house, published 1986, basically should have been sub-titled "Why you really want to join the RMC"... I got through the first couple of chapters; it was talking about the early training. Apparently the RMC was originally formed to stop sailors from killing their officers and taking control of the ship, and they expanded from there to be the elite combat corps that they now are!

It mentioned a couple of times that the USMC hold the RMC up as an example of how marineing really should be done, that new USMC recruits are told "One day, if you are lucky and you try real hard, you might be as good as a Royal Marine..." I haven't had the opportunity to ask a member of the USMC to comment though.

Kevin Farnell · Post by **Kevin Farnell** » 18 Jan 2007, 00:08

May he rest in peace.
Also, may his colleagues and family be comforted knowing that actions way beyond the call of duty were carried out to try and save him.

Sincere regards

Kevin

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 18 Jan 2007, 00:32

Risking their lives to save one of their own. True Green Berets.

soggy · Post by **soggy** » 18 Jan 2007, 10:50

Hero's to a man.

One thing i noticed on the news last night that really grates with me,The story was the 3rd one covered behind such non events like Big Brother,Are the media and the public really getting so complacent about what the brave men and women of the armed forces are facing and doing daily.

Sick and tired of reading and watching things that really have no relevance to the important things in life.

A VERY ANGRY,

Pete

AllanL · Post by **AllanL** » 18 Jan 2007, 12:21

Totally agree with Pete.

I couldn't believe the contrast between the coverage of some grubby lowlifes and the actions of those Marines. Or indeed the contrast between the actions themselves.

During the First World War our troops were described as Lions led by Donkeys. These days the Donkeys are safe in Westminster, but the troops are still facing the fire. I hope John Read's comments about our troops not having to fire a round in anger in Afghanistan haunt him for the rest of his political career.

As for the cynicism of Channel 4 in broadcasting the pondscum's comments when they cut the feed for remarks that mention product names, it beggars belief. Perhaps the only thing C4 will take notice of would be a boycott of all broadcasts by the channel.

Hot_Charlie · Post by **Hot_Charlie** » 18 Jan 2007, 16:42

May they be decorated accordingly.

Again, shame on the BBC to relegate a story of contemporary heroism to the sidelines.