Give bernard kenny a george cross for risking his life to save poor jo cox

[the truth]

77 year old Bernard Kenny risked his life to try and save Jo Cox from that maniac,but despite his couragesous efforts tragically she died. Bernard is currently stable in hospital. He was a coal mine rescuer and was involved in pulling miners out of the Yorkshire mining disaster in 1973. The man is a legend and if you too think he deserves the George cross for bravery please sign here. Its comforting to know such great people are out there, It takes a coward to destroy, but a hero to save lives

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-36574757

[Kizzy]

It would be very fitting he receive that, true British spirit from a true British hero.

[the truth]

It would be very fitting he receive that, true British spirit from a true British hero.
:wavey:

[joeysteele]

77 year old Bernard Kenny risked his life to try and save Jo Cox from that maniac,but despite his couragesous efforts tragically she died. Bernard is currently stable in hospital. He was a coal mine rescuer and was involved in pulling miners out of the Yorkshire mining disaster in 1973. The man is a legend and if you too think he deserves the George cross for bravery please sign here. Its comforting to know such great people are out there, It takes a coward to destroy, but a hero to save lives

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-36574757

It does indeed,I hope he gets it.

[DemolitionRed]

I think he should be awarded the George Medal. I think its unlikely he would get the George Cross.

[Livia]

How about the two women who tried to talk down the people who murdered Lee Rigby? Or do people only deserve a medal if it's an MP involved?

And how many people backing the awarding of the GM would be so happy to see it given to someone who'd saved an MP from another party? George Osborne, for instance?

[Niamh.]

How about the two women who tried to talk down the people who murdered Lee Rigby? Or do people only deserve a medal if it's an MP involved?

And how many people backing the awarding and the GM would be so happy to see it given to someone who'd saved an MP from another party? George Osborne, for instance?

How about pushing him down the stairs instead then? :worry:

[Livia]

How about pushing him down the stairs instead then? :worry:

I don't understand.

[Niamh.]

I don't understand.

It was a joke, you seem very annoyed that someone suggested doing a nice thing for a hero

[Kizzy]

How about the two women who tried to talk down the people who murdered Lee Rigby? Or do people only deserve a medal if it's an MP involved?

And how many people backing the awarding and the GM would be so happy to see it given to someone who'd saved an MP from another party? George Osborne, for instance?

I'm shocked they didn't get some form of accolade tbh,

Had it been anyone else shot in the face then my feelings would be the same personally, are you directing that question to all or just the people in the thread?

[Livia]

It was a joke, you seem very annoyed that someone suggested doing a nice thing for a hero

I'm not annoyed at all.

It does seem to me, that if he'd tried to save a pensioner or someone from the Tories, no mention of awards would be made. Seems out of whack to me.

[Niamh.]

I'm not annoyed at all.

It does seem to me, that if he'd tried to save a pensioner or someone from the Tories, no mention of awards would be made. Seems out of whack to me.

Well, I don't really follow your politics but i would have thought the fact that he's 77 years old and was injured himself was more the reason people are suggesting it? It was an amazing act of bravery for such an old man imo.

[Kizzy]

I'm not annoyed at all.

It does seem to me, that if he'd tried to save a pensioner or someone from the Tories, no mention of awards would be made. Seems out of whack to me.

What? He was a pensioner, that makes no sense, who would think that anyone trying to save anyone from any party was not worthy of an award?... sorry but that's horrible and sick imo.

[GiRTh]

I'm not annoyed at all.

It does seem to me, that if he'd tried to save a pensioner or someone from the Tories, no mention of awards would be made. Seems out of whack to me.Are you saying some people are biased?

[Livia]

Well, I don't really follow your politics but i would have thought the fact that he's 77 years old and was injured himself was more the reason people are suggesting it? It was an amazing act of bravery for such an old man imo.

It absolutely was a heroic act. And I do agree that he should be recognised as a hero. The George Medal though? Only if you're going to award it to every person who tries to intervene in any one of the 600 or so murders every year.

[Livia]

Are you saying some people are biased?

I suppose I am.

[GiRTh]

I suppose I am.You suppose? Are you or arent you?

[Niamh.]

It absolutely was a heroic act. And I do agree that he should be recognised as a hero. The George Medal though? Only if you're going to award it to every person who tries to intervene in any one of the 600 or so murders every year.


Is it not for acts of bravery?

[the truth]

he has lead an heroic life previously, but he nearly died here trying to save her and is still fighting for his life....i hope some of the £1 illion jo cox fund goes towards this heroic pensioner and his recovery

[Livia]

You suppose? Are you or arent you?

Bloody hell, shine a light in my face and tie me up, why don't you.

[Livia]

Is it not for acts of bravery?

Yes it is. But not every single act of bravery... or thousands and thousands of people would get them every year.

[GiRTh]

Bloody hell, shine a light in my face and tie me up, why don't you.I think you'd enjoy that too much. :wink:

[Livia]

he has lead an heroic life previously, but he nearly died here trying to save her and is still fighting for his life....i hope some of the £1 illion jo cox fund goes towards this heroic pensioner and his recovery

I agree he should be recognised for what he did.

[Livia]

I think you'd enjoy that too much. :wink:

LOL... I can neither confirm nor deny...

[Niamh.]

Yes it is. But not every single act of bravery... or thousands and thousands of people would get them every year.

What counts him out for this then over other people who have gotten them? How many pensioners in the UK have actually got stabbed while trying to save someone, there surely can't be loads.....or any even this year besides him?

[Livia]

What counts him out for this then over other people who have gotten them? How many pensioners in the UK have actually got stabbed while trying to save someone, there surely can't be loads.....or any even this year besides him?

You know what? Give it to him. Why not? Give everyone one.

[Kizzy]

You know what? Give it to him. Why not? Give everyone one.

Even tories?...Urgh no they can't have one. :hmph:

[Niamh.]

You know what? Give it to him. Why not? Give everyone one.

:/ I'm just asking a question Livia, what do you mean by "give everyone one" you say it like what he did was nothing and people do s**t like that everyday

[joeysteele]

Well, I don't really follow your politics but i would have thought the fact that he's 77 years old and was injured himself was more the reason people are suggesting it? It was an amazing act of bravery for such an old man imo.

Exactly he got stabbed too,that was not the case for those in the Lee Rigby atrocity.

This man at 77 was hospitalised and I would be calling for him to get recognised for his bravery no matter what party the MP came from.

This man showed amazing courage and very nearly got killed himself.
Politics should not come into this murder, no matter some peoples likely prejudices.
This was an attack on an MP and in fact democracy.

This elderly man tried to stand up against that,of course he should get a top award for his efforts.

[Kizzy]

Exactly he got stabbed too,that was not the case for those in the Lee Rigby atrocity.

This man at 77 was hospitalised and I would be calling for him to get recognised for his bravery no matter what party the MP came from.

This man showed amazing courage and very nearly got killed himself.
Politics should not come into this murder, no matter some peoples likely prejudices.
This was an attack on an MP and in fact democracy.

This elderly man tried to stand up against that,of course he should get a top award for his efforts.

I 100% agree Joey, whom ever the victim was he deserves an honour for his selfless efforts.

[Cherie]

I think he should be recognised in some way yes

[DemolitionRed]

:/ I'm just asking a question Livia, what do you mean by "give everyone one" you say it like what he did was nothing and people do s**t like that everyday

I get where Livia is coming from.
What this man did was heroic, nobody is disputing that but the 52 year old woman who saved my sisters life was just as heroic.

She was taken to Scotland and given a bravery award and compensated for her injuries (he severed through the tendons in her right arm.) but she didn't get the George Cross or even the George Medal. If he gets one then she should get one too.

[DemolitionRed]

Nobody is saying he shouldn't be honoured. He will be honoured and he will be heavily compensated for his injuries.

[Cherie]

I get where Livia is coming from.
What this man did was heroic, nobody is disputing that but the 52 year old woman who saved my sisters life was just as heroic.

She was taken to Scotland and given a bravery award and compensated for her injuries (he severed through the tendons in her right arm.) but she didn't get the George Cross or even the George Medal. If he gets one then she should get one too.

It's not a competition DR, :laugh:and you have a very unlucky family :worry:

[Niamh.]

It's not a competition DR, :laugh:and you have a very unlucky family :worry:

What Cherie said

Jeez there's so much begrudgery around

[Kizzy]

I get where Livia is coming from.
What this man did was heroic, nobody is disputing that but the 52 year old woman who saved my sisters life was just as heroic.

She was taken to Scotland and given a bravery award and compensated for her injuries (he severed through the tendons in her right arm.) but she didn't get the George Cross or even the George Medal. If he gets one then she should get one too.

Wow that's lovely, she's lucky to have someone put themselves on the line for her :) she thoroughly deserved her award, was it through the 'pride of Britain'?

You rarely hear of people facing up to assailants with guns and/or knives though do you?

[joeysteele]

I get where Livia is coming from.
What this man did was heroic, nobody is disputing that but the 52 year old woman who saved my sisters life was just as heroic.

She was taken to Scotland and given a bravery award and compensated for her injuries (he severed through the tendons in her right arm.) but she didn't get the George Cross or even the George Medal. If he gets one then she should get one too.

Of course people who do great things for general citizens should be recognised for that effort.

A lot of knighthoods and Dame titles are throw at people just for entertainment,many street singers sing better than a lot in the charts.

However,this is a man almost 80 for goodness sake,who went to the aid of a woman who was being stabbed and then also shot,being brutally murdered,he then got stabbed himself in the abdomen.

I don't see where anyone is coming from at all that would deny or nitpick at this man being given a really high recognition for his brave and unselfish effort.

Very sadly in the UK the honours system stinks as to those who get them. Nurses and Doctors for instance,save lives every day but that's classed as their work.
A footballer can score loads of goals and get a Knighthood, bonkers.

I would like to see anyone who acts as heroic and bravely as this 77 year old man did get a top medal for his bravery,including the person you mentioned.

It really mystifies and indeed saddens me anyone would even want to appear to, in any way, begrudge him getting a top medal.

[Cherie]

Wow that's lovely, she's lucky to have someone put themselves on the line for her :) she thoroughly deserved her award, was it through the 'pride of Britain'?

You rarely hear of people facing up to assailants with guns and/or knives though do you?

Not that lucky she was taken to Scotland for her award no wonder people don't intervene :worry:

[Kizzy]

Not that lucky she was taken to Scotland for her award no wonder people don't intervene :worry:

http://rs758.pbsrc.com/albums/xx221/B_Oceander/Thats_Racist_Transparent.gif~c200

[DemolitionRed]

It's not a competition DR, :laugh:and you have a very unlucky family :worry:

I told you lot about my sisters attack when I first joined this group. She only had the one attack but I guess your insinuating that I'm making **** up?

[Niamh.]

Of course people who do great things for general citizens should be recognised for that effort.

A lot of knighthoods and Dame titles are throw at people just for entertainment,many street singers sing better than a lot in the charts.

However,this is a man almost 80 for goodness sake,who went to the aid of a woman who was being stabbed and then also shot,being brutally murdered,he then got stabbed himself in the abdomen.

I don't see where anyone is coming from at all that would deny or nitpick at this man being given a really high recognition for his brave and unselfish effort.

Very sadly in the UK the honours system stinks as to those who get them. Nurses and Doctors for instance,save lives every day but that's classed as their work.
A footballer can score loads of goals and get a Knighthood, bonkers.

I would like to see anyone who acts as heroic and bravely as this 77 year old man did get a top medal for his bravery,including the person you mentioned.

It really mystifies and indeed saddens me anyone would even want to appear to, in any way, begrudge him getting a top medal.

Exactly Joey. I don't get this at all

[Cherie]

I told you lot about my sisters attack when I first joined this group. She only had the one attack but I guess your insinuating that I'm making **** up?

Don't you think you have an unlucky streak? You hubby was caught in crossfire (I think), you recently had a needle stick injury, your sister has had something awful happen to her (I don't know what) so Im just stating the obvious not insinuating anything tyvm

[DemolitionRed]

Wow that's lovely, she's lucky to have someone put themselves on the line for her :) she thoroughly deserved her award, was it through the 'pride of Britain'?

You rarely hear of people facing up to assailants with guns and/or knives though do you?

She was an ex bouncer. A big black Amazon woman you wouldn't mess with haha. She didn't know my sister at the time other than living in the same neighbourhood but she's now godmother to her youngest daughter and my sister and her are really close.

This happened in Leeds Kizzy, and it made the local evening post a couple of times but it didn't end up in the national papers. It should of done but then perhaps people save others more often than we know.

[DemolitionRed]

Don't you think you have an unlucky streak? You hubby was caught in crossfire (I think), you recently had a needle stick injury, your sister has had something awful happen to her (I don't know what) so Im just stating the obvious not insinuating anything tyvm

Oh and don't forget my cancer :hehe:

[kirklancaster]

Not that lucky she was taken to Scotland for her award no wonder people don't intervene :worry:

:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2: Lord I WISH I'd wrote that. A CLASSIC.

I ought to explain that I laughed out loud at Cherie's 'dig' at Scotland only, and that my post here is not any kind of comment on any other discussion or debate on this thread.

[Kizzy]

She was an ex bouncer. A big black Amazon woman you wouldn't mess with haha. She didn't know my sister at the time other than living in the same neighbourhood but she's now godmother to her youngest daughter and my sister and her are really close.

This happened in Leeds Kizzy, and it made the local evening post a couple of times but it didn't end up in the national papers. It should of done but then perhaps people save others more often than we know.

Oh my gosh it had to be Leeds ...*cringe*
Shame it doesn't even make the nationals when it happens, how sad :(
So pleased they have a lasting friendship from it.

[Cherie]

Oh and don't forget my cancer :hehe:


I didn't want to mention it, hope you are doing okay x

[Livia]

:/ I'm just asking a question Livia, what do you mean by "give everyone one" you say it like what he did was nothing and people do s**t like that everyday

I've already said in this thread that what he did was heroic and that he should be recognised in some way.

[the truth]

strange how none of these politicians have mentioned bernard in the last few days?
it was his 78th birthday today and he was released from hospital yet not a camera or a polirician in sight? clearly he didnt serve their pro eu agenda

[jaxie]

How about the two women who tried to talk down the people who murdered Lee Rigby? Or do people only deserve a medal if it's an MP involved?

And how many people backing the awarding of the GM would be so happy to see it given to someone who'd saved an MP from another party? George Osborne, for instance?

They hardly talked them down. According to eye witnesses the killers approached lots of bystanders and had conversations with them when they had blood over their hands rather after the fact which seemed rather surreal of the murderer to slaughter someone then get chatty with shocked passers by. Not sure it was specially heroic on behalf the people they spoke to. Just something that was inflated by the press.

And yes I think Bernard Kenny should definitely get some sort of bravery award.

[Ammi]

...sadly I think that it's often so easy to feel that there are so many bad people in the world/a proportion much larger than there actually is because it's those people who demand attention and demand recognition for their evil acts in the lives they take and the lives they destroy when they take...when we see the very bad and the very worst, I think it's important to also acknowledge the very good and the very best...there are many, many 'heroes' out there, very many good people and I think much more so than there are the opposite of that...maybe they all should receive awards, are all deserving...but that would be the wrong that they were not appropriately acknowledged for showing us the very good in people..this is a time to get it right though because ..not because his act was more brave or more heroic but because I think we need to absorb and celebrate and remind ourselves of the Bernard Kennys in existence at times like this..it's a balance and it's an appropriate balance..good/evil...and if we've got it wrong in the past then let's not keep getting it wrong but get it right this time...

[joeysteele]

strange how none of these politicians have mentioned bernard in the last few days?
it was his 78th birthday today and he was released from hospital yet not a camera or a polirician in sight? clearly he didnt serve their pro eu agenda

I think in time he will be asked if he wants to give a interview, maybe he himself asked for little publicity.

This man is bound to have some fear and even still some shock too now,being almost 80,after trying to aid someone being so brutally murdered and then stabbed himself too by the sick individual who did it.

He is still not fully fit again and was going home to recuperate.
It may have been felt too that he would get targeted verbally by some as to the EU referendum, as to being used to make capital for the remain side.

I agree with you, they could have been there to see him discharged from Hospital but it is just my guess, maybe he did not want any fuss or publicity at this time.
I do feel sure and hope so too, when he himself is ready he will likely talk about this tragic and brutal murder that day.

[Cherie]

It's quite likely he has asked for no fuss, he is from that generation, the media are to be applauded for leaving him alone as Im sure they all want his story.

[joeysteele]

It's quite likely he has asked for no fuss, he is from that generation, the media are to be applauded for leaving him alone as Im sure they all want his story.

Yes, another good point as to the media.
Who usually are like hungry wolves for any story but on this I think it shows a bit more respect for his wishes than anything else.

[Ninastar]

I totally think he deserves an award. 77 is no age to be fighting off a criminal/murderer. He's a hero, there's no other way to put it. But I do agree with Livia when she says if it was a Torie who was murdered, there would be no where near as much fuss. Oh well, give the man an award for his bravery anyway.

[Kizzy]

I totally think he deserves an award. 77 is no age to be fighting off a criminal/murderer. He's a hero, there's no other way to put it. But I do agree with Livia when she says if it was a Torie who was murdered, there would be no where near as much fuss. Oh well, give the man an award for his bravery anyway.

Oh is that what she meant?... That's a horrible thing to presume, and I'd hope very wrong.

[Livia]

Oh is that what she meant?... That's a horrible thing to presume, and I'd hope very wrong.

Actually, that was a passing comment, not my main point but still true in my opinion based on countless historic posts on this forum.

What I actually mean, for anyone that's still struggling... Soldiers do acts of bravery in a battle zone regularly, selfless acts that put their own lives at risk. They don't all get the Victoria Cross. And while this man is undoubtedly a hero and should be recognised publically in some way, I don't believe the George Medal is suitable in this case.

[Cherie]

Actually, that was a passing comment, not my main point but still true in my opinion based on countless historic posts on this forum.

What I actually mean, for anyone that's still struggling... Soldiers do acts of bravery in a battle zone regularly, selfless acts that put their own lives at risk. They don't all get the Victoria Cross. And while this man is undoubtedly a hero and should be recognised publically in some way, I don't believe the George Medal is suitable in this case.

Soldiers are trained to react to situations though and whilst I understand your point, I think a civilian stepping in when a gun and a knife are involved is particularly brave.

[Livia]

Soldiers are trained to react to situations though and whilst I understand your point, I think a civilian stepping in when a gun and a knife are involved is particularly brave.

Soldiers are humans, they're not robots.

Anyhoo... I've said the same thing over and over again, I don't think I need say it all again.

[Cherie]

Soldiers are humans, they're not robots.

Anyhoo... I've said the same thing over and over again, I don't think I need say it all again.


Trained for conflict humans

[Livia]

Trained for conflict humans

Fired on my invisible snipers, inches away from IUDs, in constant danger of being killed, not knowing which person is your enemy... yeah, it's exactly the same. They're all trained to handle that like a robot.

[kirklancaster]

I have to agree with you Livia.

This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal, but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award.


Incidentally, I am no spring chicken, though considerably younger than Bernard, but I would have done EXACTLY the same as he did, God Bless him.

[joeysteele]

I totally think he deserves an award. 77 is no age to be fighting off a criminal/murderer. He's a hero, there's no other way to put it. But I do agree with Livia when she says if it was a Torie who was murdered, there would be no where near as much fuss. Oh well, give the man an award for his bravery anyway.

If it had been a Conservative, UKIP in fact any MP,I would still have been one for certain who would have expressed the same horror and disgust.

I would certainly too still be calling for any 77 year old man who went to try to help and got stabbed himself, to be given one of the highest awards for doing so.
I'd never even dream of bringing politics into it as to what party the MP was from, my disgust was at the senseless brutal murder of that MP who was another human being.

I think you and others may well have been massively surprised at the response from others,(no need to pre-judge people),even had it been a Conservative or any other MP, because most people wouldn't even think on those lines at the news of such a brutal and cruel end to anyone's life.

I would not for sure,and certainly will not either, want to qualify what award he should get either,for me none is too great in fact.
Also probably the gentleman himself is not even thinking he warrants one himself.

Even less likely would he want any big honour, if he came across people on party lines begrudging him certain ones.
Sick, it is bad enough someone lost their young life so cruelly.

[joeysteele]

I have to agree with you Livia.

This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal, but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award.


Incidentally, I am no spring chicken, though considerably younger than Bernard, but I would have done EXACTLY the same as he did, God Bless him.


This man very nearly lost his life in fact, he was stabbed in the stomach, a 77 year old man, he is fortunate to still even be alive especially with the shock element added to that too.

I don't agree at all with anyone who would take that stand, no honour should even be seen as begrudged even if one is ever given, this is all before he even gets one.

My Father and My older Brothers all served in the armed forces, none of them think he shouldn't get this medal, people are calling for.

How much more heroic does anyone have to be at the age of 77, to see a woman being stabbed and gunned down, totally defenceless, and then rush to try to save her life if he could.
Risking his own with no thought for himself.

That's a pretty good measure of a hero in my book.

[joeysteele]

Oh is that what she meant?... That's a horrible thing to presume, and I'd hope very wrong.

Even the vast majority of Pilots, Sailors and Soldiers I doubt would not begrudge this man that honour,I dare bet money on that.

[Niamh.]

This man very nearly lost his life in fact, he was stabbed in the stomach, a 77 year old man, he is fortunate to still even be alive especially with the shock element added to that too.

I don't agree at all with anyone who would take that stand, no honour should even be seen as begrudged even if one is ever given, this is all before he even gets one.

My Father and My older Brothers all served in the armed forces, none of them think he shouldn't get this medal, people are calling for.

How much more heroic does anyone have to be at the age of 77, to see a woman being stabbed and gunned down, totally defenceless, and then rush to try to save her life if he could.
Risking his own with no thought for himself.

That's a pretty good measure of a hero in my book.

:clap2:

[kirklancaster]

This man very nearly lost his life in fact, he was stabbed in the stomach, a 77 year old man, he is fortunate to still even be alive especially with the shock element added to that too.

I don't agree at all with anyone who would take that stand, no honour should even be seen as begrudged even if one is ever given, this is all before he even gets one.

My Father and My older Brothers all served in the armed forces, none of them think he shouldn't get this medal, people are calling for.

How much more heroic does anyone have to be at the age of 77, to see a woman being stabbed and gunned down, totally defenceless, and then rush to try to save her life if he could.
Risking his own with no thought for himself.

That's a pretty good measure of a hero in my book.

None of the above is ACTUALLY relevant to Livia's post or mine Joey, but I am not going to repeat what I said because it is futile and my post - and its meaning - is still there to be read -- as is Livia's.

[joeysteele]

None of the above is ACTUALLY relevant to Livia's post or mine Joey, but I am not going to repeat what I said because it is futile and my post - and its meaning - is still there to be read -- as is Livia's.

I think it is very relevant indeed actually.

You said Heroic acts should only get the medal, you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal just because some others didn't get one.

I pointed out how over and above his personal call of duty, just how heroic this man's act was even at the age of 77.

I have read all the posts you mention unfortunately,and, except for your initial response here and your decent response on the thread dealing with Jo's tragic murder too, I find them rather petty,begrudging and sickening to be honest.

I agree 100% with 'the truth' who made this thread calling for him to get this award,massive credit to 'the truth' for that from me.

[jaxie]

This man very nearly lost his life in fact, he was stabbed in the stomach, a 77 year old man, he is fortunate to still even be alive especially with the shock element added to that too.

I don't agree at all with anyone who would take that stand, no honour should even be seen as begrudged even if one is ever given, this is all before he even gets one.

My Father and My older Brothers all served in the armed forces, none of them think he shouldn't get this medal, people are calling for.

How much more heroic does anyone have to be at the age of 77, to see a woman being stabbed and gunned down, totally defenceless, and then rush to try to save her life if he could.
Risking his own with no thought for himself.

That's a pretty good measure of a hero in my book.

:clap2: Very well said Joey.

[kirklancaster]

I think it is very relevant indeed actually.

You said Heroic acts should only get the medal, you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal.

I pointed out just how over and above his personal call of duty, just how heroic this man's act was even at the age of 77.

I have read all the posts unfortunately and find them rather petty,begrudging and sickening to be honest.

:facepalm: Here in its unaltered entirety is my post:

"I have to agree with you Livia.

This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal, but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award.

Incidentally, I am no spring chicken, though considerably younger than Bernard, but I would have done EXACTLY the same as he did, God Bless him."
__________________

Now let us just analyse what I actually said and compare it with what you claim I said:

YOU CLAIM:

"You said Heroic acts should only get the medal"

I ACTUALLY SAID:

"This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal"

YOU CLAIM:

" you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal."

I ACTUALLY SAID:

"but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award."

Despite taking my words out of context, clearly YOUR interpretation of what I wrote is wrong.

I have nothing but admiration for this brave selfless man and nothing but sorrow for the senseless tragic death of the all too young and beautiful, caring MP Jo Cox, and I have never stated that anyone's reaction to this horrific incident would be any different had it been a Tory, Green or UKIP MP, because I personally do not believe it would be - senseless, brutal taking of innocent life is abhorrent - no matter what political persuasion the victim(s) may have had.

[Niamh.]

seriously can't believe that there is arguments breaking out on a thread about something so well intentioned

[kirklancaster]

seriously can't believe that there is arguments breaking out on a thread about something so well intentioned

I agree Niamh, and the great sad irony is - that apart from the type of medal - NO ONE is actually disagreeing. :shrug:

[joeysteele]

:facepalm: Here in its unaltered entirety is my post:

"I have to agree with you Livia.

This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal, but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award.

Incidentally, I am no spring chicken, though considerably younger than Bernard, but I would have done EXACTLY the same as he did, God Bless him."
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Now let us just analyse what I actually said and compare it with what you claim I said:

YOU CLAIM:

"You said Heroic acts should only get the medal"

I ACTUALLY SAID:

"This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal"

YOU CLAIM:

" you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal."

I ACTUALLY SAID:

"but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award."

Despite taking my words out of context, clearly YOUR interpretation of what I wrote is wrong.

I have nothing but admiration for this brave selfless man and nothing but sorrow for the senseless tragic death of the all too young and beautiful, caring MP Jo Cox, and I have never stated that anyone's reaction to this horrific incident would be any different had it been a Tory, Green or UKIP MP, because I personally do not believe it would be - senseless, brutal taking of innocent life is abhorrent - no matter what political persuasion the victim(s) may have had.



Read my amended post.I missed part of your quote off. My apologies for that.

It was stated had this been a Tory MP the reaction would have been different from people,I say it would not.
No one could even know that.

Many like yourself, no lovers of Labour at all,have only expressed their horror at the murder of this poor Woman and the admiration for this man's bravery.
I was one of the first to condemn the attacks on Nigel Farage when out with his family.

I think it inappropriate to score a party point from a murder and the heroic actions of this man.
I am not going to argue with you but find it sad you take the stance you have now.
At least you made a point of posting on Jo's murder thread expressing your shock and sadness at her cruel and senseless murder.

[Niamh.]

I agree Niamh, and the great sad irony is - that apart from the type of medal - NO ONE is actually disagreeing. :shrug:

Who really gives a s**t about the type of medal ffs

[joeysteele]

seriously can't believe that there is arguments breaking out on a thread about something so well intentioned

Sorry Niamh, I will get off this thread now, I worked half a day with Jo last year in her election campaign and she made a bigger good impression on me than many people who have been in my life for years.

For me however any honour to this man I would support but if he gets the one called for in the opening post of this thread, then for me it is well and truly deserved, and should not be conditional in any way.
No more arguments from me, my apologies again.

[Ninastar]

If it had been a Conservative, UKIP in fact any MP,I would still have been one for certain who would have expressed the same horror and disgust.

I would certainly too still be calling for any 77 year old man who went to try to help and got stabbed himself, to be given one of the highest awards for doing so.
I'd never even dream of bringing politics into it as to what party the MP was from, my disgust was at the senseless brutal murder of that MP who was another human being.

I think you and others may well have been massively surprised at the response from others,(no need to pre-judge people),even had it been a Conservative or any other MP, because most people wouldn't even think on those lines at the news of such a brutal and cruel end to anyone's life.

I would not for sure,and certainly will not either, want to qualify what award he should get either,for me none is too great in fact.
Also probably the gentleman himself is not even thinking he warrants one himself.

Even less likely would he want any big honour, if he came across people on party lines begrudging him certain ones.
Sick, it is bad enough someone lost their young life so cruelly.

I don't doubt you you for a second, Joey. I know you'd care just as much, no matter who it was. I just know a fair few amount of people who are using this death for their own political agendas and wouldn't give a **** about this if it were someone of a party they despised.

[Kizzy]

Actually, that was a passing comment, not my main point but still true in my opinion based on countless historic posts on this forum.

What I actually mean, for anyone that's still struggling... Soldiers do acts of bravery in a battle zone regularly, selfless acts that put their own lives at risk. They don't all get the Victoria Cross. And while this man is undoubtedly a hero and should be recognised publically in some way, I don't believe the George Medal is suitable in this case.

What do you have that could be comparable to this to base that spiteful presumption on?

[Livia]

What do you have that could be comparable to this to base that spiteful presumption on?

You can stop now, Kizzy. I've made myself perfectly clear on this thread. I made a simple statement, my own opinion, and I've had to explain myself over and over and bloody over. I have no intention of saying the same thing again while you pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.