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2006-06-24 Afghanistan

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Posted by Chuck Simmins 2006-06-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Chuck, thanks for the report on brave Royal Marine, RIP.

Posted by RD 2006-06-24 00:23|| 2006-06-24 00:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Brits are tough f*ckers when raised right. Amen, Sgt

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-06-24 00:47|| 2006-06-24 00:47|| Front Page Top

#3 I really cannot let this pass without saying a few words , which definately wont sing the praise of the man high enough.

Firstly , to get into the RM requires strength of character , alot of sweat and a great deal of quick thinking . The CTC (commando training centre) 30 week induction is very tough (the pass rate is extremely low . It used to 40 week when i was younger , it felt like hell .

The RM recruitment site pretty much sums it up nicely:

"You must become an expert in swimming, diving, parachuting, navigation, demolition and, of course, reconnaissance. Great stamina and resourcefulness are needed and only the most resilient succeed."

To get chosen to undertake training to be a part of the SBS requires a very special indivdual with all the right attributes to be a 'free thinking team player' , also one has to be part of the RM for at least 2 years prior . The MoD keep the regiment down to a very small size (250) , which by anyones standards is small . This kinda points out how hard it is to gain the coverted title .

The unit's motto is "Not by strength, by guile" but as the story above reads , both are implemented at all times .

I can only offer my condolances to his family , the Regiment , and spare a few long minutes thinking about the tasks at hand and the insipation this gentleman gives to others .

May he rest in peace , he deserves much more.

Posted by MacNails 2006-06-24 06:05|| 2006-06-24 06:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Chuck, thanks for a great read about a true hero. A wonderful start for the day.

Posted by Captain America 2006-06-24 07:08|| 2006-06-24 07:08|| Front Page Top

#5 Thanks, macnails.

Posted by Matt 2006-06-24 07:11|| 2006-06-24 07:11|| Front Page Top

#6 A proud history and legacy. Thank you Great Britain.

Posted by Besoeker 2006-06-24 10:01|| 2006-06-24 10:01|| Front Page Top

#7 Well said, Nails.

Posted by Howard UK 2006-06-24 12:47|| 2006-06-24 12:47|| Front Page Top

#8 A great tribute to a tough, smart, battle-savvy man who kept the rest of us safe. We appreciate his dedication and commitment to the rest of us. Many will not acknowledge who he was and his contribution, but there are those that do.
A good man's passing.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-06-24 14:47|| 2006-06-24 14:47|| Front Page Top

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