That Canadian medal is dignified and sombre, as it should be.
If an award has 'previous' with us anyway, the question then, is not so much should we have such a recognition, but why did we stop having one? Was it because we were war weary, because we didn't want to be reminded of the injured, because they had lost their 'impact', because of the politik of the time?
Orca,
I accept your premise to an extent, but sometimes logic isn't always the most important issue; a bit like knowing the price of something, but not the value of it. If decorations are awarded anyway for various levels of service, endeavour or sacrifice, then would not extra recognition such as a lapel badge or oak leaf cluster be a part of the rehab process for someone grievously injured?
Whenur,
So, an award was not actively discussed because of the fear of litigation? Although I can't see why someone who gets shot and survives for reasons other than Ministry incompetence should have any reason to sue the MoD, it does show how self serving it really is. I wonder if the climate has changed now though.
Last edited by Al R; 27th August 2012 at 08:57.
Reason: replying to whenurhappy