Wounded - BBC 1
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No mate you weren't the only one. Thought the t-shirt was brilliant!
And he was at the evening party of my wedding to Milady Teeters, when one of her mates approached him:
She: Are you dancing?
He: Er... no thanks...
She: Oh come one! What's the matter? Got a wooden leg or something?
He: Er .... yes!!
She:
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Think the BBC got it right for once. Lots of dust flying around the Faithless house when watching this.
As I said to Mrs Faithless " You take our limbs but you'll never take a British soldiers humour!"
I had lots of respect for these guys but its tenfold now.
Fantastic
As I said to Mrs Faithless " You take our limbs but you'll never take a British soldiers humour!"
I had lots of respect for these guys but its tenfold now.
Fantastic
Harrowing. Probably a good description.
Seeing the the young guy (?Andy), lying prostate, blinded, sedated, and with a white, remaining, foot, was probably one of the saddest things I've seen for a long while. Even more sadder, was seeing his mum, at his medals parade, confessing that at one time, she'd wished him dead.
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That makes me ashamed.
Also, interesting to see how much support both men gained from peer support-is this a services thing?
Seeing the the young guy (?Andy), lying prostate, blinded, sedated, and with a white, remaining, foot, was probably one of the saddest things I've seen for a long while. Even more sadder, was seeing his mum, at his medals parade, confessing that at one time, she'd wished him dead.
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As a footnote, just over three years ago PPRuNe ran a campaign against objectors who didn't wish a house near Hedley Court to be converted into accommodation for those visiting loved ones in Hedley Court.
Also, interesting to see how much support both men gained from peer support-is this a services thing?
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Absolutely inspiring the guys in that programme! And I can only echo earlier sentiments in that I seriously hope the NIMBY types who objected to the accomodation at HC maybe, just maybe, had a pang of conscience if they watched.
Alas I doubt it.
But there is no doubt in my mind how courageous, determined, inspirational all the guys in the programme are.
Alas I doubt it.
But there is no doubt in my mind how courageous, determined, inspirational all the guys in the programme are.
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both men gained from peer support-is this a services thing?
I'm certain that while the staff at HC are the tops, it's the mutual support that gets the guys and gals back to their maximum.
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AA is right.
The bit where one of the blokes rammed the para's wheelchair to make him crash, would only boost his morale and aid his sense of normality.
I can't speak for other services, but soldiers are happiest when moaning, and making fun of each other
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Never having been injured (luckily, and thank goodness) I have no idea what it would be like for anyone in the programme, but I do know that with the support of my (military) mates, I felt I could do anything, and had great self belief, as well as belief in those around me...That kind of kinship is literally priceless.
The bit where one of the blokes rammed the para's wheelchair to make him crash, would only boost his morale and aid his sense of normality.
I can't speak for other services, but soldiers are happiest when moaning, and making fun of each other
. Never having been injured (luckily, and thank goodness) I have no idea what it would be like for anyone in the programme, but I do know that with the support of my (military) mates, I felt I could do anything, and had great self belief, as well as belief in those around me...That kind of kinship is literally priceless.
I recall from speaking to an Army Major that both John McCain and Obama make visits to Walter Reed - often discreetly and without publicity.
Willy and Harry have visited Headley Court good lads - Do any of our Politicians make morale boosting visits?
Willy and Harry have visited Headley Court good lads - Do any of our Politicians make morale boosting visits?
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Agree fully - brought tears to my eyes at times. The young Para lad was totally focused and had a mindset that looked was inspirational.
Have to say, felt sorry the RIR lad. Life is going to be hard for him and my upmost respect goes to him (and to Para man of course, but he will do well I'm sure). He - RIR guy - is a prime example of the aftercare that is needed.
Three Cheers for all those guys.
Have to say, felt sorry the RIR lad. Life is going to be hard for him and my upmost respect goes to him (and to Para man of course, but he will do well I'm sure). He - RIR guy - is a prime example of the aftercare that is needed.
Three Cheers for all those guys.
Do any of our Politicians make morale boosting visits?
Aftercare.......
I think so GN............not referring to initial military / National Health response which is second to non. What happens to RIR lad when he has left army. This government......and those before and in the future fail, and will continue to fail the likes of him.
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Another fantastic piece of reporting. Mrs Gofradump cried her way through the programme. I just hid it.
I am humbled, regardless of my own achievements. I only hope to have the same morale courage, if the same fate befell me.
I am humbled, regardless of my own achievements. I only hope to have the same morale courage, if the same fate befell me.
There is discipline in a soldier
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in a soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in a soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in a soldier
that he will not compromise.
There is something in a soldier
that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in a soldier
that beats from his heart.
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in a soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in a soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in a soldier
that he will not compromise.
There is something in a soldier
that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in a soldier
that beats from his heart.
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I am renowned as a bit of a hard handful up here in Lanky, and totally not put off by the cliffs that life throws at us, having read all of this thread I now have to admit that I watched the full programme through a sort of damp misty atmosphere, with Mrs Vfr who is a nurse in bits, Kimberly Clarke did very well out of our household due to that programme.
Sad thing is its lit a blue touch paper, for our youngest is going out there very shortly, that programme started to give us the ability to grow a stiffer backbone, I'd love any Minister from this currant shower of ****es to go out to the Gan, and WALK with our Soldiers in the same areas where they find their trade!
Well done BBC !!
PeterR-B
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Sad thing is its lit a blue touch paper, for our youngest is going out there very shortly, that programme started to give us the ability to grow a stiffer backbone, I'd love any Minister from this currant shower of ****es to go out to the Gan, and WALK with our Soldiers in the same areas where they find their trade!
Well done BBC !!
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Gingernut: "Also, interesting to see how much support both men gained from peer support-is this a services thing?"
It's amazing. I did two stints at Headly for motorcycle injuries, and everyone there is still treated like a 'real' soldier, no matter what their injuries are.
I recall one lad with a huge chunk of head missing, who was very slow at everything and slurred his speech. He was forever having the P taken for not getting a move on - but no-one helped him open a door, he was just chivvied along till he managed it in his own time.
Another guy lost his leg when driven over by a tank. He was on his seventh visit and simply awesome as his attitude helped those who'd freshly suffered amputations. He was in training for the London marathon, and was an inspiration to all.
The PTI's are also incredible people, and know just how much to push those struggling to come to terms with their new bodies. There are small allowances made, but not many, and again, everyone is treated as a complete serviceman.
Long may Headly court help those who need it.
It's amazing. I did two stints at Headly for motorcycle injuries, and everyone there is still treated like a 'real' soldier, no matter what their injuries are.
I recall one lad with a huge chunk of head missing, who was very slow at everything and slurred his speech. He was forever having the P taken for not getting a move on - but no-one helped him open a door, he was just chivvied along till he managed it in his own time.
Another guy lost his leg when driven over by a tank. He was on his seventh visit and simply awesome as his attitude helped those who'd freshly suffered amputations. He was in training for the London marathon, and was an inspiration to all.
The PTI's are also incredible people, and know just how much to push those struggling to come to terms with their new bodies. There are small allowances made, but not many, and again, everyone is treated as a complete serviceman.
Long may Headly court help those who need it.
