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Originally Posted by 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.

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.