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Old 28-05-06, 10:54
Col Tigwell Col Tigwell is offline
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I always enjoy and have learnt a great deal from Garry's post. but his latest one really got me thinking.

We as men are often taught not to show emotion, but now in my old age, I am learning one more lesson of life.

We should allow the emotive moments, to agena feelings of joy, gratitude and sorrow.

This latest loss of life, proberly brings its home more, because she was an attractive young lady, with a very good life ahead of her. I feel very sad for her husband and her family, and was proud and gratefull, that in this screwed up world there are people like her who not only put their life on the line, but often have given up their life, so that we in our older years can live in peace and relative safety.

My old CO was an ex NCO pilot from WW2, and when I was posted in to his unit, the Wing Commander in welcoming me on board gave me some very serious advice.

He said son, here you will learn the real lessons of life. You will put your life in the hands of your brothers, and they in turn will trust you likewise, do not betray that trust, or it will haunt all your life.

Then he said three rules for you to remember

DUTY

HONOUR

COUNTRY

Those same comments apply just as much today in my life, as they did in 1965.

I think they also describe the Captains service, and I for one am glad, they could bring her home, to lie amonst her friends and family.

Sleep well fair lady, your duty has been nobley done.

Col Tigwell
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