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The people's portrait
Simon Weston,
Bit of a naff programme name, but what an unassuming man, and an excellent programme covering both his recovery and the painting of his image.
The world could do with more people like him.
Bit of a naff programme name, but what an unassuming man, and an excellent programme covering both his recovery and the painting of his image.
The world could do with more people like him.
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met him once - a normal bloke who suffered the worst of fortune
Instead of giving up he has worked tirelessly to improve the lot of others in a similar position
I hope I'd have a tenth of the fortitude...............
Instead of giving up he has worked tirelessly to improve the lot of others in a similar position
I hope I'd have a tenth of the fortitude...............
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I remember the programmes about his numerous operations. Gut wrenching watching his painful recovery but he displayed a sense of humour throughout.
Extraordinary courageous man.
Extraordinary courageous man.
From Fiona Bruce's article on the portrait
It wasn't recorded whether the family were forcibly removed from the restaurant and had their meals chucked after them, but that would certainly have been the result if it had been my place!
Even now Simon told me about an incident in a restaurant not that long ago when the people sitting next to them turned to the waiter and said ‘you need to move that man, he’s putting us off our food and frightening the children’,” she said. “All in his earshot.
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Add me too, he has done so much both as an ambassador for the forces and for charity.
Incidentally another portrait shown on the show that the artist has done was this one, excellent work
Historic dual portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry unveiled at National Portrait Gallery | Mail Online
I did like when asked how it felt to be hung in the National Portrait Gallery opposite Lady Thatcher's, he commented that if it hadn't been for her, his image wouldn't have been here.
Incidentally another portrait shown on the show that the artist has done was this one, excellent work
Historic dual portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry unveiled at National Portrait Gallery | Mail Online
I did like when asked how it felt to be hung in the National Portrait Gallery opposite Lady Thatcher's, he commented that if it hadn't been for her, his image wouldn't have been here.
Never met the chap, but always impressed. Victim of his senior officers' incompetence. Doesn't seem to bear a grudge though, much to his credit. Well done Taff!
Without detracting in any way from Simon Weston's undoubted courage, fortitude and outstanding services to charitable causes, the reference to "senior officers' incompetence" suggests a lack of awareness of the full story surrounding the efforts made to encourage the Welsh Guards to disembark from RFA SIR GALAHAD before the cloud cover cleared. That said, thoroughly agree with suggestions that he is well worthy of a higher honour.
On a lighter note, the selection of Simon's portrait to be displayed in the National Portrait Gallery justifiably gives the lie to the expression that someone "is no oil painting"!
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Without detracting in any way from Simon Weston's undoubted courage, fortitude and outstanding services to charitable causes, the reference to "senior officers' incompetence" suggests a lack of awareness of the full story surrounding the efforts made to encourage the Welsh Guards to disembark from RFA SIR GALAHAD before the cloud cover cleared. That said, thoroughly agree with suggestions that he is well worthy of a higher honour.
On a lighter note, the selection of Simon's portrait to be displayed in the National Portrait Gallery justifiably gives the lie to the expression that someone "is no oil painting"!
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Knighthood for Simon Weston
I'm not sure why he isn't Sir Simon yet?
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Totally agree Tash, ExRAFRadar
Add me too, he has done so much both as an ambassador for the forces and for charity.
Who here knows how to do such a thing? I'm a biffer with IT but would gladly help/contribute.
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Not sure about the UK but in Aus anyone can nominate anyone else for an honour and
I would think the committee in the UK also has such a method.
Have never met Simon but have always been impressed with what he says
and the way he comes across.
I would think the committee in the UK also has such a method.
Have never met Simon but have always been impressed with what he says
and the way he comes across.
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Sun Who ... Anyone can nominate a candidate for an Honour but the "process" is more geared to the submission of citations along with a formal nomination form for review by the Awards Committee ... so not really a popularity contest poll ... and that's a good thing IMHO.
For general info ... here is the official reference on the process
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...nomination.pdf
For general info ... here is the official reference on the process
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...nomination.pdf
I've had the great pleasure of being in this mans company, but never formerly met him. It was an honour, and certainly a man I could doff my cap to as a Knight of our realm. To that end I've attempted a petition, which might be accepted, its worth the shot, and I will update the results when I receive them. Good post though, blue, brown or navy blue, we all swore the same oath of allegiance I believe.
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Good on ya