Hero!!

Rivkid · April 02, 2008, 11:10:00 AM

24 year old marine jumps on a grenade to save his squad - only got a bloody nose!! Boy deserves V cross for that!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7321647.stm

neXus · April 02, 2008, 11:29:26 AM

Bloody genius, How smart as well as brave do you have to be to think..

"GRENADE!"
"Hey I got body armour in my backapack"
To then take it off your back jump on it and then on the grenade
In the time it takes to practically blink an eye

So he should get a medal

SteveF · April 02, 2008, 11:54:52 AM

Seriously, you have to have admiration for our marines. I guess hed been told this was how to handle the situation in training but how many people would actually have the composure, reactions and guts to actually do it.

/salute

Mongoose · April 02, 2008, 12:06:45 PM

If that doesnt deserve a VC I dont know what does.

Tekheads Support · April 02, 2008, 12:18:36 PM

Clock'd 0Ne · April 02, 2008, 12:40:42 PM

Quote from: Kris - Tekheads

That was an undeniable act of bravery and potential sacrifice.

bear · April 02, 2008, 12:42:47 PM

Quick thinking and proper training, I wonder what wouldve happened if it been US marines.

SteveF · April 02, 2008, 12:50:38 PM

Quote from: bearQuick thinking and proper training, I wonder what wouldve happened if it been US marines.

Theyd probably try and wear it as a hat

neXus · April 02, 2008, 12:50:58 PM

Quote from: bearQuick thinking and proper training, I wonder what wouldve happened if it been US marines.

Would see a group of guys behind, not think about the fact they are behind them and shoot them (being British) thinking they threw it after trying to run away and having someones leg blown off.
Tends to be what they do in some form or another. Harsh maybe but sadly something that happens far to often

Clock'd 0Ne · April 02, 2008, 12:50:58 PM

Quote from: bearQuick thinking and proper training, I wonder what wouldve happened if it been US marines.

Quote from: QuakeUSMarine: Tried to put the pin back in.

Smugs · April 02, 2008, 18:26:16 PM

Brave and smart guy.

White Giant · April 02, 2008, 18:28:38 PM

Very impressive, his family will be very proud.

Eagle · April 02, 2008, 18:33:27 PM

Top bloke indeed. Royal need to work on their navigation skills but thats a good effort, lad.

Dave · April 02, 2008, 20:11:19 PM

Quote from: MongooseIf that doesnt deserve a VC I dont know what does.

"in the presence of the enemy"

thus this guy will most likely be getting the GC

Still absolutely top bloke & a reservist too!

neXus · April 03, 2008, 00:41:19 AM

Quote from: Dave
Quote from: MongooseIf that doesnt deserve a VC I dont know what does.

"in the presence of the enemy"

thus this guy will most likely be getting the GC

Still absolutely top bloke & a reservist too!

Who do you think lobbed the grenade? Another of the team for a laugh? lo

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