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Post by Raffles on Jan 6, 2015 15:43:42 GMT
For those that didn't see it last year, Bernard Jordan was the WW2 veteran that 'absconded' from his care home to attend the D-Day ceremonies in France. Made his way there and back on his own, returning to a heroes welcome at his care home. Thoughts are with his wife who still lives there. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-30699446 |
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Post by jevans on Jan 6, 2015 15:52:42 GMT
Well done that man, a sad loss!
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Post by gill2009 on Jan 6, 2015 18:57:13 GMT
An amazing man !
RIP Bernard Jordan
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Post by taz96 on Jan 6, 2015 19:00:34 GMT
Just heard that on the news this minute.
I would hope to have his courage and dignity if I get to that age.
R.I.P Bernie
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Post by andy01424 on Jan 6, 2015 19:01:17 GMT
Still showed guts and Courage nothing was going to Stop him that day.your comrades wait your arrival Bernard jordan  |
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Post by Phoenix . on Jan 6, 2015 20:01:57 GMT
It was having men like Bernard Jordan that helped us to win the war.
RIP Bernard, a fighter till the end.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 21:23:47 GMT
He was a gutsy man & he will have left an extremely sad but very proud family.
Goodbye & thank you, Bernie.
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Post by Chrissie on Jan 6, 2015 22:36:04 GMT
RIP Bernie
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 22:46:39 GMT
I sent him a birthday card last year. RIP, Bernie...
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Post by Raffles on Jan 6, 2015 22:55:02 GMT
I sent him a birthday card last year. RIP, Bernie... Just wish I had been so thoughtful @macushla... good for you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 22:58:47 GMT
Someone on FB was sharing his address and asked people to send birthday cards, so I did. I thought he was a great guy and I am glad he found so much recognition although a bit late in life  |
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Post by Raffles on Jan 6, 2015 23:07:48 GMT
Someone on FB was sharing his address and asked people to send birthday cards, so I did. I thought he was a great guy and I am glad he found so much recognition although a bit late in life I just wish we could bring that generation back... but our young boys and girls are doing the same, albeit in different circumstances, and I thank them and hope they return to their families. What a bl**dy world we live in. |
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Post by qsplan on Jan 6, 2015 23:11:50 GMT
RIP that sweet guy...
the news in Greek TV played a lot his story the day he went to the D-Day anniversary... such a sweet and gentle guy!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 0:00:19 GMT
RIP, A Real Hero, a real Gentleman.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 7:44:14 GMT
 So long soldier. R.I.P Bernard Jordan |
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