mike.45 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Being a servant of the British Monachy, army and police, I often look to them to make me proud of being British despite my undying patriotism and belief of our system, however this week, me and many of my country folk pull our shoulders back and stand straighter at the fact one of our heirs to the throne decided to throw critism and public rebuke to the winds and do what he thought right - that was to arrange media blackout through the Ministry of Defence and go and fight the Taliban. I am very proud Prince Harry did this, he didnt have to and could easily talked his way out of serving in a combat zone. He actually pushed very hard to be allowed to go there and has done a good job by all accounts. What I love is that he is clearly following the British and US SF friends and advisors he has met and worked with - the 9mm pistol simply tucked into the front of his armour is very UK SF inspired, and there is no doubt his Baseball cap came from US SF guys ( incidently this is causing some confusion in UK press to what it means !! ) Hats off to Prince Harry and the British Army - lets hope there is more to come to inspire the British public and our lethargic youth even more to do what is right and fight for our freedom with our allies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 +1. It sucks that it was leaked and he had to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Mike, If you can find the photo of Prince Harry, please post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Well done indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hear! Hear! I'm surprised it didn't leak much sooner. He really WAS pretty determined to go overseas all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Couple of AP photos of the Prince.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 +1! He could have stayed home and taken life easy, but he made the choice to put his life on the line. May his example inspire other children of the "elite" in both our countries to shoulder their share of the load. Britons have every right to be proud of this young man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdstihl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I really liked when he said he "didn't want to just lay around the castle". You should indeed be proud, just as I've always been to have Great Britain as such a staunch ally. Cheers, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactustactical Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The kids has balls.... it's good to see him serve. I don't feel so bad about the silver spoon with that kind of character. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 +1 Right On!! I Will Be KING !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) He went, he carried his own water, stood his watches and did his job. That makes him a man. The fact that he didnt have too makes him a hero. We have a lot like him, we need a lot more like him.--------------Larry Edited March 2, 2008 by Larry White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The prince definately grew up to be a man! His comrads did nickname him a "bullet magnet" though, and I can only imagine what would have happened once the word was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Great to watch a real leader in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Well done young man, well done. Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 His commitment to 'do his thing' over there may've redeemed him in some people's over-critical eyes, too, what with all the blasted hoopla over a few parties he may've gone to in his youth. Criminy, may he without guilt cast the first stone, for pete's sake! Didn't we all roam about a bit drunk a couple of times in public while young...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdstihl Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah, a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Didn't we all roam about a bit drunk a couple of times in public while young...?? I never roamed around drunk..... I held on tight to the ground to keep it from spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Some of us still roam around the UK drunk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Character is a good thing, because we seem to have way too many characters. his decision to perform his duty to his country shows character. cheers mate. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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