Delighted to see that these brave men are, belatedly, getting the recognition they so richly deserve. Those who served on the Arctic convoys are getting a gong too, as Courtney mentioned, which is also excellent news.
However, if you want a measure of how the government really views these men who gave so much, then remember that should any of the dwindling number of survivors be so selfish or thoughtless as to become infirm and require residential care, then their homes and savings will be confiscated to pay for it, while at the same time, the burgeoning ranks of the workshy and the self-invited receive the top brick off the chimney. Doesn't seem right, somehow.
Last edited by Ali Qadoo; 26th Feb 2013 at 10:02.
Reason: Got the eligibility criteria for the Arctic Star wrong. Apologies.