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A thread for those people who inspire us.

Here's my starter - Chinook pilot

Amongst so many of our armed forces and emergency services who risk their lives for us on a daily basis - Lance Corporal Matt Croucher:

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

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35111876)

David Cameron.

:nono:

:D

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35111892)

:nono:

:D

He's fixing the country!
Everyone will be happy soon :)

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35111896)

He's fixing the country!
Everyone will be happy soon :)

Hmm didn't Pol Pot say some thing similar :Yikes:

This one didn't take long to go wrong.

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet (Post 35111940)

This one didn't take long to go wrong.

Hmmm The usual suspect Troll.;)

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Originally Posted by budwieser (Post 35112343)

Hmmm The usual suspect Troll.;)

Thats how i see it.

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35112365)

Thats how i see it.

If I'm a (not allowed to be discussed) just for me thinking that David Cameron is a hero for fixing the country, then I can't help it if you voted labour.

This is not a political discussion, back on topic please

Can I just point out this thread is about individuals and groups who have done something extraordinary, not about politicians doing what they are paid for.

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35112373)

Can I just point out this thread is about individuals and groups who have done something extraordinary, not about politicians doing what they are paid for.

It would have helped if you gave your definition of a hero and what you want them to be. such as you only want the usual war and life saving heroes?

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35112372)

This is not a political discussion, back on topic please

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35112373)

Can I just point out this thread is about individuals and groups who have done something extraordinary, not about politicians doing what they are paid for.

:clap:

I was stunned when i heard about the what this man did for his comrades.

Johnson Beharry VC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Beharry

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35112377)

It would have helped if you gave your definition of a hero and what you want them to be. such as you only want the usual war and life saving heroes?

I was assuming that people would use common sense.

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35112382)

I was assuming that people would use common sense.

Well I can think of a few that don't count as heroes because they get paid for doing the job? and in some cases their actions were to be expected.

Good for you - rather than being negative, why not let others be positive about those they regard as heroes; you appeared to have missed where I posted "this thread is about individuals and groups who have done something extraordinary".

I don't think I'm being negative. I genuinely regard Cameron as a hero. but now I know the rules that he's not accepted as the right criteria.

If this thread doesn't get back on topic right now, infractions will ensue.

Kim Hughes

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A heroic soldier from Shropshire has received the George Cross for defusing three bombs whilst trying to save the lives of five injured colleagues in Afghanistan.

Kim Hughesâ€™s citation says he was responsible for the â€œsingle most outstanding act of explosive ordnance disposal ever recorded in Afghanistanâ€.

and

Lisa Potts

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she had a full class of eighteen children under her care and many remained outside. Campbell was now amongst the children, so Lisa rushed back outside to them. She took the brunt of the attack, shielding the screaming children cowering in her skirt. As she put her hand up to protect a small girl from Campbell's wild swinging with the blade, he slashed at the child's face, cutting both Lisa's hand and the girl. Lisa tucked the youngster under her arm and ran indoors, where most of the children were - except for one boy, who Campbell turned on, cutting him across the head. Lisa ran back outside three more times to rescue that boy and the remaining children, and once all were safe inside she shut the door to the classroom. Campbell however, forced open the door and started to attack Lisa with the blade, slashing her back as she defended the children

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35112403)

Lisa Potts

She got the George Medal for saving those kiddies :)