Please also see this Free Republic thread from last year, in which Cpl. Budd's heroic actions are outlined in greater detail.
Great Britain Fallen hero set for VC honour (Inspirational story of heroism and dedication)
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The Sun Online - Sun Says No justice
Our salute EVERY year around 2,600 people receive honours personally from the Queen. But yesterday it was the widow of Corporal Bryan Budd who proudly collected his Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in face of the enemy. The paratrooper died as he charged Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, saving the lives of his comrades. And when Lorena Budd was handed the medal Her Majesty told her: “Always be proud of him”. The whole nation will be, Ma’am. |
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1 posted on
03/08/2007 3:53:02 AM PST by
Stoat
To: Stoat
Nice hat!
2 posted on
03/08/2007 3:59:10 AM PST by
jws3sticks
(Hillary can take a very long walk on a very short pier, anytime, and the sooner the better!)
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3 posted on
03/08/2007 3:59:58 AM PST by
Stoat
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To: Stoat
Only shame was that he wasn't surrounded by "windrows of dead Taliban, in some areas stacked 4 or 5 deep".
Prayers to his children and wife. It does seem that the family will be there to help with the children.
6 posted on
03/08/2007 7:52:49 AM PST by
ASOC
("Once humans are exposed to excellence, mere average desirability is disappointing")
To: Stoat
"What manner of men are these who wear the maroon beret? They are firstly, all volunteers and are then toughened by hard physical training. As a result they have that infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from physical well being. They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear. Their duty lies in the van of battle; they are proud of this honour and have never failed in any task. They have the highest standards in all things whether it is skills in battle or smartness in the execution of all peacetime duties. They have shown themselves to be as tenacious and determined in defence as they are courageous in attack. They are in fact, men apart - every man an Emperor." - Fd Marshall Montgomery of El Alamein
Godspeed Cpl. Budd....
To: Stoat
Widow Lorena, 23, received the cherished medal — only the second given in 25 years — during a private 15-minute audience with the Queen What's with the 15 minute thing? When I'm in charge, I'd like to think that I'd give a lot more time that that for such an important meeting.
15 posted on
03/08/2007 8:03:52 PM PST by
krb
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16 posted on
03/08/2007 8:06:41 PM PST by
narses
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