My Utmost Respect
Sir, OC CXX, Martin.
I hope the misguided comments of a few of the relatives in the press will not detract from the pride you should feel in being recognised with this award.
I know that this has been one of the most difficult years of your life and you handled the situations that you came up against impeccably. There is no training that can prepare anyone for the circumstances you found yourself in within a few weeks of taking command of the Squadron.
Do not let the vitriolic words of a few take anything away from this award, you deserve this more than anyone else.