Hero's and Why?

[HillBill]

So who is/was your hero? Why were they so? What if any effect did they have on your lives?


Mine is Douglas Bader. he lost his legs in an air crash before WW2 and went on to become one of the ace's of the Battle of Britain. He was shot down, taken prisoner, escaped sent to colditz and made more escape attempts and became known as a bother causer among his captors. Not bad for a man with no legs .

It was his courage and determination which i admire and his ability to overcome everything placed before him. Also one of the reasons i reckon Bears a good bloke, broke his back then climbed everest. Same qualities imo.

Mark

 

[locum76]

John Muir for looking after the Parks.

Capability Brown for messing the big formal gardens up.

 

[TeeDee]

Thích Quảng Đức

 

[wildman695]

Thích Quảng Đức

billions of people have died for what they beleive in, why him in particular.

 

[Cromm]

Fighting Jack Churchill.
Have a look here;
http://www.wwiihistorymagazine.com/2005/july/col-profiles.html

 

[swotty]

Ranulph fiennes ,

In my opinion one of the last great living Britishman, has lived a wonderful life achieved many things and above all given me great pleasure reading about his exploits !

 

[TeeDee]

billions of people have died for what they beleive in, why him in particular.

Did all these Billions of people protest in the same manner?

 

[Shewie]

Bear Grylls





I don't think I've really got a hero, plenty of people I look up to and admire though.

 

[Hoodoo]

George Washington

 

[TeeDee]

Ok, some may laugh but;-

Arnold ' The Oak' Schwarzenegger

Done pretty well for a Police Man son from a little village in Austria.
Just a little bit of Self-Belief.

 

[scrogger]

Shewie are you trying to start one mate!!!

Ray Mears for me. I like the kit he wears.

On a more serious note I would say I greatly admire Alan Hinkes I have been to a number of his lectures and hes a true yorkshire gent and funny with it.

And on a more sentimental note My Dad who passed away a few years ago but its really only now I find myself missing his advice and guidance on things.

 

[locum76]

Ranulph fiennes ,

In my opinion one of the last great living Britishman, has lived a wonderful life achieved many things and above all given me great pleasure reading about his exploits !

pah, he's just a playboy millionnaire.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Tony Benn,George Orwell,Jack kerouac,Darwin.

 

[swotty]

I've just changed my my mind, my dog is my hero !
Tracking skills i will never master , he make a meal out of things i personally find inedible ,never judges anybody and above all he keeps me warm at night .

 

[zorro]

Hector Trollop.

 

[scrogger]

I've just changed my my mind, my dog is my hero !
Tracking skills i will never master , he make a meal out of things i personally find inedible ,never judges anybody and above all he keeps me warm at night .

lol swotty I hope he only keeps you warm at night when your in the outdoors!!

 

[Chris the Cat]

What sort of kit does Ray Mears Wear!!

 

[swotty]

Hey he's a good looking Dude and more loyal than any women i've ever met !

 

[Goatboy]

As a quick reply and not going into individuals I'd say all those who've put themselves at our protective front, with little chance of being recognized.

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

And these chaps,

http://www.gwt.org.uk/

Goatboy.

 

[HillBill]

As a quick reply and not going into individuals I'd say all those who've put themselves at our protective front, with little chance of being recognized.

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

And these chaps,

http://www.gwt.org.uk/

Goatboy.

Good choice