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Soldiers' standing ovation at Ewood Park
12:20pm Sunday 4th May 2008
Comments (82)SOLDIERS back from Iraq said they "felt like superstars" after being given a five-minute standing ovation from 26,000 thousand fans at Ewood Park.
Twenty soldiers of Burma Company, 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, were presented with service medals on the pitch at half-time on Saturday.
It comes after Lieutenant Colonel Gary Deakin, chief of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment 1st Battalion told the Lancashire Telegraph last year that his soldiers back from Iraq deserved more respect.
And the crowd at Ewood Park certainly showed them that, with a rapturous standing ovation as well as a round of applause for each soldier as his name was announced over the tanoy.
Both the Blackburn Rovers fans and Derby County supporters were equal in their appreciation of the soldiers.
The presentation was the first of its kind for the club and the regiment.
The soldiers - many of whom are Rovers fans - were also given free tickets to watch the match against Derby County.
Lieutenant Henry Russell-Blackburn said: "We weren't expecting it to be as good at it was.
"There was a long round of applause as they read everyone's name out over the loud speakers.
"We felt like superstars.
"The lads were waving to their families in the crowd like they were footballers."
He told how the event came about: "My dad knew a few guys here who he did business with and it was an idea suggested before we went to Iraq.
"Blackburn Rovers were glad to do it and we have managed to make it here."
The soldiers received service medals recognising service on Operation TELIC, the British military operation in Iraq, from Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association.
Kingsman Dave Moretta, 21, from Rishton has been a Blackburn Rovers fan all of his life and attends matches when he is at home.
He said: "It's a brilliant idea and there should be more of these type of things."
Lance Corporal Martin Duckworth, 27, from Livesey Branch Road, said: "It's an honour. It's like Christmas!
"It's good to do things like this to gain soldiers some recognition."
Major Tony Royce said: "I think it's nice that guys who have been life-long Blackburn fans are presented with their medals at Ewood.
"It's an opportunity for people to show their appreciation of soldiers even if they don't approve of the war."
The battalion has spent three months in Iraq teaching the Iraqi army and police the western way of operating.
They have worked on operations to stop the smuggling of weapons and have carried out patrols outside Basra looking for mortar teams.
Army spokesman Kevin Hegarty added: "This is a tremendous gesture by the club and will offer thousands of Lancastrians the chance to show their appreciation of the work carried out by our Armed Forces in difficult and testing environments."
Your Say YourTelegraph
Michael, says...
7:17pm Sat 3 May 08
alfie, blackburn says...
9:02pm Sat 3 May 08
Woody, Blackburn says...
11:55pm Sat 3 May 08
burger, barlick says...
12:21am Sun 4 May 08
Wayne Kerr, says...
1:41am Sun 4 May 08
Someone should have a word with Manchester University though.
They have just banned the Armed Forces from attending their careers days and trying to recruit people as it offended some of their students!!
It's good to see at least one organisation giving these boys & girls the respect they deserve!
formerpara, blackburn says...
11:34am Sun 4 May 08
Pushed the boat out there didn't they.
Kerr Ching, says...
12:44pm Sun 4 May 08
Wayne Kerr wrote:
What a top idea and long over due.
Someone should have a word with Manchester University though.
They have just banned the Armed Forces from attending their careers days and trying to recruit people as it offended some of their students!!
It's good to see at least one organisation giving these boys & girls the respect they deserve!
MANCHESTER students have voted not to ban the armed forces from their campus.
At the packed union meeting today, University of Manchester students cheered and clapped as the motion to ban Army, RAF and Navy recruiting officers from university premises was thrown out.
http://www.mancheste
reveningnews.co.uk/n
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ts_vote_against_army
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phil, burnley says...
12:55pm Sun 4 May 08
Alex_S, Leeds says...
1:13pm Sun 4 May 08
phil wrote:Good money? I know of private soldiers getting less than £1000 pounds a month to fight on that front line in a war zone on these 'trips abroad', some of which come back horribly injured or dont come back at all. Maybe if it bothers you so much you should get a better job.
They get paid good money to take these trips abroad, i work my backside off day in and day out and nobody gives me any applause, they are just doing their job, let not get carried away.
Steve, Baghdad says...
1:30pm Sun 4 May 08
phil wrote:Oy Muppet! If its that cushy may I direct you to the careers office so you too can get brassed up all day and EARN a round of applause when you get back. Its because these guys are there that you can sit on your fat one all day!
They get paid good money to take these trips abroad, i work my backside off day in and day out and nobody gives me any applause, they are just doing their job, let not get carried away.
WayneKerr, says...
2:11pm Sun 4 May 08
phil wrote:YOU NOB!!
They get paid good money to take these trips abroad, i work my backside off day in and day out and nobody gives me any applause, they are just doing their job, let not get carried away.
emma jayne, says...
2:34pm Sun 4 May 08
and you phil hav the nerve to say they r wrkin like everybody else?! everybody else isnt shipped away from there family amd friends for mnths on end. the money they get is nowhere near wot they deserve! so phil dnt ramble on about things u dnt know....go hav a quiet word with yourself and be quiet u ungreatful little man!
Ruth, Blackburn says...
2:49pm Sun 4 May 08
robert England, manchester says...
2:58pm Sun 4 May 08
Robert England, manchester says...
3:00pm Sun 4 May 08
karen, Blackburn says...
3:53pm Sun 4 May 08
mb, blackburn says...
6:36pm Sun 4 May 08
boycott, stockport says...
7:06pm Sun 4 May 08
Finger Bang, Blackburn says...
7:24pm Sun 4 May 08
Finger Bang, Blackburn says...
7:28pm Sun 4 May 08
phil wrote:Come back to us when your life is in danger on a day to day basis eh you clown!
They get paid good money to take these trips abroad, i work my backside off day in and day out and nobody gives me any applause, they are just doing their job, let not get carried away.
Finger Bang, Blackburn says...
7:34pm Sun 4 May 08
Robert England wrote:Can I suggest that you smoke less weed, as you are clearly making no sense.
People, people, people lets not get to carried away...first of all, because of this war we are in recession. and we are on the brink of political bancrupcy...all because we wanted heads up Americas back side. therefore this is a great way of us everyday people coming to terms with our money being lost. yet we have nothing to show for it. Also this is a great way of passing the blame on migration. Yet its our own goverment who's taking the hard earned food out of ordinary British people.Therefore giving our boys a great welcome really means a great good bye to our money.
Phil, lancs says...
7:36pm Sun 4 May 08
Ruth wrote:More fool you for putting your sons in harms way then. What mother would send their sons out to be cannon fodder (great parenting).
well done lads,Ihave two sons in the army,you deserve every penny you get.Wonder if that Phil risks HIS life every day at work ?
Karen - Get a grip its their choice to get shot at. And most squaddies are thick as hell, they know what their getting themselves in2.
Emma Jayne - your the most pathetic though I think hero worshiping these losers. Their not hero's you know there just trained to shoot people. Most of them leave to become security gaurds at primark when the Army have finished with them, prob the same fate that awaits your boyfriend if he lasts that long.
top cat, burnley says...
7:43pm Sun 4 May 08
BigPete, darwen says...
8:26pm Sun 4 May 08
Don't ever degrade anyone who does any job, no matter how high or how low on the social scale. They all take skill and application. Individuals do these jobs to earn a living to support their families and have a better life, sometimes there are high prices to be paid for doing the job they choose to do.
Phil, you belittle yourself with your comments
Pete, blackburn says...
8:41pm Sun 4 May 08
top cat, burnley says...
9:07pm Sun 4 May 08
bluenwhite, says...
10:21pm Sun 4 May 08
FRANK, BB6 says...
10:38pm Sun 4 May 08
emma jayne, preston says...
12:43am Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:phil are you for real?! what exactly have you done that warrents you to get on your high horse and start goin on like you hav ever done anything that warrents you havin ur say about who or wot people shud class as a hero!! coz i for one, and alot of people class wot the lads in iraq are doin as heroic! so what if its their choice to join the army, whould you rather them be spoungin on the dole like u obiously are! its readin wot loons like you hav wrote that makes me think that u shud b sent there n see how long you last!! not long.
Ruth wrote: well done lads,Ihave two sons in the army,you deserve every penny you get.Wonder if that Phil risks HIS life every day at work ?More fool you for putting your sons in harms way then. What mother would send their sons out to be cannon fodder (great parenting). Karen - Get a grip its their choice to get shot at. And most squaddies are thick as hell, they know what their getting themselves in2. Emma Jayne - your the most pathetic though I think hero worshiping these losers. Their not hero's you know there just trained to shoot people. Most of them leave to become security gaurds at primark when the Army have finished with them, prob the same fate that awaits your boyfriend if he lasts that long.
and who cares wot job they do when they **** out because wotever it is its gota b better than what your doin you dole dossin bum! get a life and show some respect...****!
MIKEOXLONG, says...
1:31am Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:I hope these brave lads of ours find out where you live and go round and fill you in you worthless sub-human dickless piece of Scum!
Ruth wrote: well done lads,Ihave two sons in the army,you deserve every penny you get.Wonder if that Phil risks HIS life every day at work ?More fool you for putting your sons in harms way then. What mother would send their sons out to be cannon fodder (great parenting). Karen - Get a grip its their choice to get shot at. And most squaddies are thick as hell, they know what their getting themselves in2. Emma Jayne - your the most pathetic though I think hero worshiping these losers. Their not hero's you know there just trained to shoot people. Most of them leave to become security gaurds at primark when the Army have finished with them, prob the same fate that awaits your boyfriend if he lasts that long.
Many years ago people like you would have been locked up for treason. I hope you're proud of yourself for posting that comment
Russ_G, at home in front of fire says...
1:45am Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:Just 2 syllables to put together for you phil - the 1st is wan and no.2 is ker. IF , one day, you ever get the charisma or looks to form a relationship with the fairer sex which results in the bringing up of "desired" offspring, I hope they join the forces and let you know how it feels to have a loved one putting their neck on the line for scrotes like you. A big THANK YOU to a)the boys appearing at half time at Ewood Park yesterday and b) beyond. Your efforts are appreciated by the majority of us.
Ruth wrote: well done lads,Ihave two sons in the army,you deserve every penny you get.Wonder if that Phil risks HIS life every day at work ?More fool you for putting your sons in harms way then. What mother would send their sons out to be cannon fodder (great parenting). Karen - Get a grip its their choice to get shot at. And most squaddies are thick as hell, they know what their getting themselves in2. Emma Jayne - your the most pathetic though I think hero worshiping these losers. Their not hero's you know there just trained to shoot people. Most of them leave to become security gaurds at primark when the Army have finished with them, prob the same fate that awaits your boyfriend if he lasts that long.
Phil, Lancs says...
2:20am Mon 5 May 08
Maybe if we shaved their heads and started shooting at taliban soldiers we might get a hearty round of applause.
I've got 2 great kids and when there old enough to decide what they want to do i will ensure that it envolves saving lives as oppose to taking it.
Save your worship for the true hero's performing miracles everyday. Perhaps you should read my posts again and re-**** the way you hypocrites determine what you would class as hero's.
By the way ive saved about 16 lives year to date, the last one was a 14 yr old boy who'd been in a car crash on the M6 southbound on sat afternoon while you lot were enjoying the football match.
emma jayne, preston says...
3:12am Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:yes phil and im a nurse....so what exactly gives you the right to call the squaddies that recived their medals that saterday??!! do you even know that they werent in fact fightin anybody but were in fact TRAINING the iraqis to protect the border against bombs ect being smuggled in!! so before you reply with any snide comments about them you want to use ur brain to realise that. they are not jus running around with guns or shavin their heads, they were there for a real cause!!!! and their medals were well deserved for what they risked. they arnt trianed to kill but pretect! you know fine well the risks of your job...as i do mine! but it didnt stop us from doin it, so why shud they b any diferant!
If you realy want to know what i do im an ambulanceman, squaddies, paid to kill recieve a hero\'s welcome. Surreal how all the Dr\'s nurses and surgeons, at the local hospital who are curing and treating you and your family members dont get any form of recognition. Maybe if we shaved their heads and started shooting at taliban soldiers we might get a hearty round of applause. I\'ve got 2 great kids and when there old enough to decide what they want to do i will ensure that it envolves saving lives as oppose to taking it. Save your worship for the true hero\'s performing miracles everyday. Perhaps you should read my posts again and re-**** the way you hypocrites determine what you would class as hero\'s. By the way ive saved about 16 lives year to date, the last one was a 14 yr old boy who\'d been in a car crash on the M6 southbound on sat afternoon while you lot were enjoying the football match.
SRN, says...
8:53am Mon 5 May 08
emma jayne wrote:How the hell did you become a nurse with spelling like that? I hope you never have to write out a prescription for me I could die from taking the wrong drug!!
Phil wrote: If you realy want to know what i do im an ambulanceman, squaddies, paid to kill recieve a hero\\\'s welcome. Surreal how all the Dr\\\'s nurses and surgeons, at the local hospital who are curing and treating you and your family members dont get any form of recognition. Maybe if we shaved their heads and started shooting at taliban soldiers we might get a hearty round of applause. I\\\'ve got 2 great kids and when there old enough to decide what they want to do i will ensure that it envolves saving lives as oppose to taking it. Save your worship for the true hero\\\'s performing miracles everyday. Perhaps you should read my posts again and re-**** the way you hypocrites determine what you would class as hero\\\'s. By the way ive saved about 16 lives year to date, the last one was a 14 yr old boy who\\\'d been in a car crash on the M6 southbound on sat afternoon while you lot were enjoying the football match.yes phil and im a nurse....so what exactly gives you the right to call the squaddies that recived their medals that saterday??!! do you even know that they werent in fact fightin anybody but were in fact TRAINING the iraqis to protect the border against bombs ect being smuggled in!! so before you reply with any snide comments about them you want to use ur brain to realise that. they are not jus running around with guns or shavin their heads, they were there for a real cause!!!! and their medals were well deserved for what they risked. they arnt trianed to kill but pretect! you know fine well the risks of your job...as i do mine! but it didnt stop us from doin it, so why shud they b any diferant!
Nashie, wigan says...
9:22am Mon 5 May 08
Emma Jayne likewise!I do hope that EJ makes a better effort at writing/spelling if she has to make out medical instructions!
You will both get medals on your retirement,for long service! That does not
necessarily imply good
or courageous work.
Regarding servicemen in the armed forces a medal is only a token!
It may be for bravery
in the course of duty
or for 'just being there'ie.a Campaign medal.My uncle could have had a drawer full!My dad,perhaps a handful, and I one,for National Service 1956/58,RAF!Three trips to Malta rest of the time in Huntingdonshire,and that was 'rough'.
John, says...
9:55am Mon 5 May 08
Anon, says...
10:43am Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:Phil
If you realy want to know what i do im an ambulanceman, squaddies, paid to kill recieve a hero's welcome. Surreal how all the Dr's nurses and surgeons, at the local hospital who are curing and treating you and your family members dont get any form of recognition. Maybe if we shaved their heads and started shooting at taliban soldiers we might get a hearty round of applause. I've got 2 great kids and when there old enough to decide what they want to do i will ensure that it envolves saving lives as oppose to taking it. Save your worship for the true hero's performing miracles everyday. Perhaps you should read my posts again and re-**** the way you hypocrites determine what you would class as hero's. By the way ive saved about 16 lives year to date, the last one was a 14 yr old boy who'd been in a car crash on the M6 southbound on sat afternoon while you lot were enjoying the football match.
You talk sh1t. You may have great kids as do all the parents of servicemen. The difference is, when they made their choice of profession they were supported by their family. Unlike you. When your kids make their decision you wouldn't be happy cause you are saying in your comments that only if they are saving lives would you be happy.
It may have escaped your attention, but most service personel undergo medical training so that they can save lives as well. Both in war time and peace.
On a seperate note, your boss isn't ex military is he? giving you a hard time is he?
I hope your never in an accident and need the assistance of an off duty serviceman. That would be irronic. ha ha.
All The Wise Men, Blackburn says...
11:13am Mon 5 May 08
JUST REMEMBER THIS MY SON HOW ALL WARS ARE WON
YOUR GREAT GRANDPAPA DIED IN THE FIELDS OF THE SOMME NOW HIS SUN IS SET
THE GREAT WISE MEN A PROMISED THEN THAT THE GREAT SACRIFICE WAS DONE
THEN A CAME THE 39 & MY PAPA WAS A SENT TO GUN
CLEAR A PIECE OF THIS DARK WORLD & ALL YOUR FREEDOM WILL BE WON
BEST TO REMEMBER THEM OR ALL HONOR WILL BE DONE
SO REMEMBER THOSE TODAY DYING FOR YOU & YOUR SETTING SUN
THEN CAME A 45 & ALL FACISCM WAS DONE
MRS BRITISH TOMMY STOOD BY THE DOOR WAITING FOR HER SON
THERE'S MANY BLANK SPACES IN TOWNS WERE THE BOYS HAVE FELL RIGHT DOWN
BUT EVEN SO THE PEOPLE SAID THERE IS PEACE IN THE SUN
MORE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BOYS WHO FOUGHT & WON
YOU SEE THE SOLES ON THEM SHOES SHOW THE CLASS SYSTEM STILL WON
THE GREAT LEADER OF THE DAY SAID SON YOU CAN FLY TO THE SUN
I'M SAT UPON THIS MOUNTAIN RANGE
HAVE TO SAY IT EVERYTHING STILL LOOKS THE SAME
THERE STILL FIGHTING DYING IN A FAR AWAY PLACE
& I CAN SEE NO JUSTIFICATION PLEASE.......
I KNOW THIS IS THE 21st CENTURY
HERE THE WISE MEN SAYING AGAING THE BAD MAN IS ON THE RUN
& NOW YOUR GREAT GRANDSON IS FIGHTING ON THE FRONT LINE AGAIN
SOUNDS TO ME LIKE WE DONT WANNA LIVE WANNA LIVE AS ONE
SO HERE THE SOUNDS AGIAN MY SON THEY WANT YOU TO TAKE UP YOUR GUN
BUT ASK A POLITICIAN THIS IS YOUR CHILD ON THE FRONT LINE TOO?
SO REMEMBER THIS TODAY THE PROPHECY AS FINALLY BEGUN...............
....................
.COPYRIGHT 2008 M.J.W .
War is no fairytale....ever!!
If you cant support the sons & daughters then you should hold off with your comments against them & put into writing or whatever it maybe & voice your disapproval at the main antagonists -
the dirty politicians with hidden agenda's.....
Top Dog, Burnley says...
2:01pm Mon 5 May 08
First of all the soldiers went there by their own decision. No one made them join the army and they should know what they are getting themselves in to. I have no problem giving them a cheer at half time at a football match but let us not forget that Iraq was no threat to us and the Government lied to the public to convince us that they were.
Soldiers are underpaid and undervalued but this is by a Government who treats its citizens (or subjects) as expendible.
JOHN DOYLE, Doyles gay bar shadsworth says...
2:28pm Mon 5 May 08
Phil wrote:HERE HERE PHIL.... I totally agree with you .... These fools dissing you saying that you aint got a clue as to what its like... They get paid to kill innocent people and YOU get paid to save people... Its about time the SQUADDIES CAME HOME as the british fools in government stuck they're heads so far up the arse of the americans .. that they had to follow like little lost sheeeep (baaaa) and go into a war that wasn't theirs in the firsat place BRING THE BOYS HOME NOW.... !!!
If you realy want to know what i do im an ambulanceman, squaddies, paid to kill recieve a hero's welcome. Surreal how all the Dr's nurses and surgeons, at the local hospital who are curing and treating you and your family members dont get any form of recognition. Maybe if we shaved their heads and started shooting at taliban soldiers we might get a hearty round of applause. I've got 2 great kids and when there old enough to decide what they want to do i will ensure that it envolves saving lives as oppose to taking it. Save your worship for the true hero's performing miracles everyday. Perhaps you should read my posts again and re-**** the way you hypocrites determine what you would class as hero's. By the way ive saved about 16 lives year to date, the last one was a 14 yr old boy who'd been in a car crash on the M6 southbound on sat afternoon while you lot were enjoying the football match.
Top Dog, Burnley says...
2:39pm Mon 5 May 08
It is more a sad reflection on the supporters who get ripped off by the football clubs and dont even realise it.
Sad that those on here give Phill a hard time for his opinions when really they should wake up and smell the coffee and wonder why their own life is so rubbish.
Cory, Blackburn says...
3:03pm Mon 5 May 08
Linda, USA says...
3:38pm Mon 5 May 08
Peter D-B, Blackburn says...
3:55pm Mon 5 May 08
To the rest of you Thank you for your wonderful support on Saturday, it made some young Soldiers feel fantastic along with us the relatives who were left behind worrying about them whilst our goverment put them in harms way.
Thank you all!
Johnnyboy, Beautiful Blackburn says...
5:34pm Mon 5 May 08
Maybe Phil is slighltly bitter that he hasnt received the same sort of recognition for his work in saving lives, but maybe in all of this is there is an opportunity for Rovers to parade local heros at the next game so we can all show our appreciation for the work that they do.
Sophie, says...
6:26pm Mon 5 May 08
FOR HAVING AN ILLEGAL WAR......FOR KILLING INNOCENT MEMBERS OF FAMILY........FOR ALL THOSE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN RAPED.......FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BECOME ORPHANS........ FOR ALL THOSE BURNT AND LIMBLESS
YES
LETS APPLAUD THEM; THEY DID A GREAT JOB!!!
I DONT KNOW HOW THESE PEOPLE CAN RAISE THEIR HEADS....... LET ALONE BE APPLAUDED.
IRAQ IS TEN TIMES WORSE THAN IT WAS; EVERYBODY KNOWS ITS ALL ABOUT OIL/POLITICS. NOT HELPING ANYONE BUT OURSELVES!!!
Ruth, Blackburn says...
7:20pm Mon 5 May 08
Andy Millar, Buffalo NY says...
8:16pm Mon 5 May 08
Sophie wrote:You are either naive or just plain stupid! The soldiers didn't choose to go to Iraq they were told to go.
YEAH APPLAUD THESE SOLDIERS, BUT FOR WHAT EXACTLY.....? FOR HAVING AN ILLEGAL WAR......FOR KILLING INNOCENT MEMBERS OF FAMILY........FOR ALL THOSE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN RAPED.......FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BECOME ORPHANS........ FOR ALL THOSE BURNT AND LIMBLESS YES LETS APPLAUD THEM; THEY DID A GREAT JOB!!! I DONT KNOW HOW THESE PEOPLE CAN RAISE THEIR HEADS....... LET ALONE BE APPLAUDED. IRAQ IS TEN TIMES WORSE THAN IT WAS; EVERYBODY KNOWS ITS ALL ABOUT OIL/POLITICS. NOT HELPING ANYONE BUT OURSELVES!!!
These brave men and women do what they do so pathetic losers like you can have the freedom of speech! What have you ever done for your country?
TOM JUNIOR, burnley says...
9:57pm Mon 5 May 08
Owdfettler, Blackburn End says...
10:02pm Mon 5 May 08
If you can read this ... thank a teacher.
It's in English so ...thank a soldier.
janinemac, Catterick ex darwener says...
10:36pm Mon 5 May 08
Andy Millar wrote:andy, u took the words right out of my mouth.
Sophie wrote: YEAH APPLAUD THESE SOLDIERS, BUT FOR WHAT EXACTLY.....? FOR HAVING AN ILLEGAL WAR......FOR KILLING INNOCENT MEMBERS OF FAMILY........FOR ALL THOSE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN RAPED.......FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BECOME ORPHANS........ FOR ALL THOSE BURNT AND LIMBLESS YES LETS APPLAUD THEM; THEY DID A GREAT JOB!!! I DONT KNOW HOW THESE PEOPLE CAN RAISE THEIR HEADS....... LET ALONE BE APPLAUDED. IRAQ IS TEN TIMES WORSE THAN IT WAS; EVERYBODY KNOWS ITS ALL ABOUT OIL/POLITICS. NOT HELPING ANYONE BUT OURSELVES!!!You are either naive or just plain stupid! The soldiers didn\'t choose to go to Iraq they were told to go. These brave men and women do what they do so pathetic losers like you can have the freedom of speech! What have you ever done for your country?
my husband has been in Iraq since the begining of november. All of his family are so proud of him and what our lads have done over the past 7 month.
I pray for the safe return of our lads who are still out there.
Sophie, says...
11:48pm Mon 5 May 08
Andy Millar wrote:
Sophie wrote: YEAH APPLAUD THESE SOLDIERS, BUT FOR WHAT EXACTLY.....? FOR HAVING AN ILLEGAL WAR......FOR KILLING INNOCENT MEMBERS OF FAMILY........FOR ALL THOSE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN RAPED.......FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BECOME ORPHANS........ FOR ALL THOSE BURNT AND LIMBLESS YES LETS APPLAUD THEM; THEY DID A GREAT JOB!!! I DONT KNOW HOW THESE PEOPLE CAN RAISE THEIR HEADS....... LET ALONE BE APPLAUDED. IRAQ IS TEN TIMES WORSE THAN IT WAS; EVERYBODY KNOWS ITS ALL ABOUT OIL/POLITICS. NOT HELPING ANYONE BUT OURSELVES!!!You are either naive or just plain stupid! T
Peter Cornwell, Great Harwood says...
5:54pm Sat 3 May 08