Tuesday 22 December 2009

ITVs A Night of Heroes

A night of heroes, The Sun Military awards, also known as The Millies

Guests include:
Martin Kemp
Philip Schofield
Prince William
Prince Harry
Amanda Holden
Geri Halliwell
Emma Bunton
Jeremy Clarkson
Fabbio Capello
Rio Ferdinand
Jensen Button
Ray Winstone
David Haye
Vernon Kay
Dame Vera Lynn

'This country is blessed with its armed forces' Prince William

'It has drawn the British people together in an extraordinary way' Prince William

Ben McBing, 22, described by Prince Harry as 'A real hero,' stepped on a landmine and lost an arm and a leg. 7 weeks later he started his steps to recovery - 'When I get Better, im going to run the marathon for Help for Heroes' 1 year after sustaining his injuries, Ben completed the London marathon for Help for Heroes.

'I havent changed, I have just lost 2 limbs' Ben McBing

Able Seaman Kate Nesbitt ran 70metres to save her colleges life, whilst she was under fire and risked her own life. Because of Kates bravery, John List survived.

Wootton Bassett Village pay their respects by lining the streets every time the fallen soldiers pass through the village. Mayor, Steve Bucknett

Craig Monaghan, soldier, Cpl Ryan Walker, Lt Alexander Horsfall

Cpl Carl Thomas, medic, saves the lives of many by performing surgery in the middle of a battlefield. 'He is the Battalion legend'

Able Seaman Edmund Grandison, Navy Reservist, gave up his job to make a contribution to operations. He gave up his full time job to become a part time taxi driver to enable to him to work with the Navy. Presented his award by Prince Charles

EOD team, Bomb Disposal unit. Marco Pierre White visited Afghanistan to work with the disposal unit. WO Andy Goodwin, SGT Ziggy Westphal,

'This is what we signed up for, this is what we've got to do and im happy to do this for my country' Sgt Ziggy Westphal

Flight Ltn John Walmsley flew in to battle to collect American casualties, in a hazy environment. He took a risk in order to save lives. Everyone on the helicopter survived.

Sgt Andrew 'Mac' McNulty, Pte James Grocock, Cpt Jack Bellfield freewheeled their vehicle into a Taliban battle

Lt Col Rob Thompson



Posted by: Grace Vernon

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