shropshire 0 #1 October 30, 2008 QuoteA Royal Marine reservist who shielded his comrades from a grenade blast in Afghanistan has been awarded the George Cross by the Queen. Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, of Solihull, West Midlands, lay in front of the grenade after walking into a trip wire in Helmand Province. clicky fixed my link - whoops. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #2 October 30, 2008 Quote http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7699156.stm "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 October 30, 2008 Cheers Ian. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #4 October 30, 2008 Wow... Quote He felt himself walk into a tripwire which pulled the pin out of a grenade. He said earlier this year: "I thought 'I'm going to get gravely injured whatever I do so I might as well jump in front of the grenade and try to save the lads. That's some quick and cool thinking right there.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 October 30, 2008 Bravo. The world could use a few more willing to sacrifice to protect their fellow men.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 October 30, 2008 Absolutely (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #7 October 30, 2008 QuoteA Royal Marine reservist who shielded his comrades from a grenade blast in Afghanistan has been awarded the George Cross by the Queen. No disrespect intended... I don't understand why he didn't get a Victoria Cross. I thought the George Cross was a civilian award. I'm American though and probably missing something.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #8 October 30, 2008 I can't work that one out either. Or at least a millitary medal.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 October 30, 2008 Sorry, I don't know either or what the selection criteria are. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #10 October 30, 2008 QuoteI can't work that one out either. Or at least a millitary medal. Quote (Speaking of the Victoria cross) The GC followed in 1940, recognising courage in action but not under direct enemy fire. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20070609182751/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/VictoriaAndGeorgeCrossHoldersTheWorldsMostExclusiveClub.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 October 31, 2008 QuoteQuote He said earlier this year: "I thought 'I'm going to get gravely injured whatever I do so I might as well jump in front of the grenade and try to save the lads. That's some quick and cool thinking right there. It's amazing that one can make that sort of rational decision in that sort of time frame. And even more amazing that the result of it was 'severe bruising.' What the heck was that backback made of? Can we outfit all the soldiers with it? Too bad good karma can't be shared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #12 October 31, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuote He said earlier this year: "I thought 'I'm going to get gravely injured whatever I do so I might as well jump in front of the grenade and try to save the lads. That's some quick and cool thinking right there. It's amazing that one can make that sort of rational decision in that sort of time frame. And even more amazing that the result of it was 'severe bruising.' What the heck was that backback made of? Can we outfit all the soldiers with it? Too bad good karma can't be shared. Being a skydiver you know 3 to 8 seconds is an eternity. Especially when confronted with adrenaline induced slow motion. Ever had that?www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #13 October 31, 2008 But we also know that skydivers faced with a low pull situation nearly always go to their main rather than their reserve, often getting two outs as a result. Muscle memory and instinct win out in that same 3-8 seconds left. Whereas self sacrifice in jumping towards a grenade rather than away seems contrary to both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
