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VladTepes
13th February 2014, 01:04 PM
Thank You Corporal Cameron Stewart Baird (http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/100th-victoria-cross-awarded-to-corporal-cameron-baird-who-died-in-afghanistan-20140213-32jhw.html)
Ausfree
13th February 2014, 01:15 PM
Yeah, these blokes are very special!!
Vanderz
13th February 2014, 03:19 PM
I went to School with Cam, Champion Bloke and Champion footballer. Real Low key guy they Commanded respect even in High School. Still cant believe he is gone. R.I.P. Mate
Pilbara130
13th February 2014, 04:17 PM
A hero and a champion man so proud of you.
bob10
13th February 2014, 06:00 PM
The 40th Australian soldier KIA in Afghanistan, and in the words of Mr Abbot, P.M. of Australia, please God, the last. Bob
Disco Muppet
13th February 2014, 06:05 PM
Rest in Peace mate, you've bloody well earned it.
rangietragic
13th February 2014, 08:12 PM
Makes you proud to think we can produce men like him in this country.RIP
nat_89
14th February 2014, 01:36 PM
Thank You Corporal Cameron Stewart Baird (http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/100th-victoria-cross-awarded-to-corporal-cameron-baird-who-died-in-afghanistan-20140213-32jhw.html)

Its such a shame that there are so few VC's handed out when I'm sure everyone serving in such war torn countries deserves a medal!! But congrats to him and his family and our sincere condolences on their loss!!
digger
14th February 2014, 02:53 PM
RIP and thanks to Cpl BAIRD
and thanks all who have and are serving.

It is a very "elite" club - and the way in which the BIARD family have handled this whole matter reflects the class which BAIRD obviously had.

As they said, bittersweet, but in honour of all.
weeds
14th February 2014, 03:44 PM
Its such a shame that there are so few VC's handed out when I'm sure everyone serving in such war torn countries deserves a medal!! But congrats to him and his family and our sincere condolences on their loss!!

they all get medals for serving in wars, they guys that go beyond the call do get acknowledged..........are you indicating they all should get VC's:angel:
nat_89
14th February 2014, 09:59 PM
they all get medals for serving in wars, they guys that go beyond the call do get acknowledged..........are you indicating they all should get VC's:angel:

I guess that's what I'm kind of alluding to, not all getting VCs but maybe some more recognition in the media, I'm sure they all carry out amazing feats of bravery some of which may or may not been seen nor recognized. But I think there should be just some more recognition towards them as they all do an amazing job not just the VCs.
Davo
15th February 2014, 02:04 AM
I guess that's what I'm kind of alluding to, not all getting VCs but maybe some more recognition in the media, I'm sure they all carry out amazing feats of bravery some of which may or may not been seen nor recognized. But I think there should be just some more recognition towards them as they all do an amazing job not just the VCs.

Yes, for sure. I've always found it very strange how you never hear much of what goes on over there. He sounded like a hell of a guy - R.I.P.
ramblingboy42
18th February 2014, 12:42 PM
WONDERFUL INVESTITURE CEREMONY THIS MORNING.

It was a wonderful ceremony....our GG is just beautiful.

R.I.P. Cameron.
digger
18th February 2014, 09:22 PM
WONDERFUL INVESTITURE CEREMONY THIS MORNING.

It was a wonderful ceremony....our GG is just beautiful.

R.I.P. Cameron.

And again I point out the class and outright dignity with which his family have held themselves, obviously still struggling but so incredibly stoic.

I am proud of them and I am damn sure Cam BAIRD would have been very proud.
bob10
18th February 2014, 09:52 PM
I guess that's what I'm kind of alluding to, not all getting VCs but maybe some more recognition in the media, I'm sure they all carry out amazing feats of bravery some of which may or may not been seen nor recognized. But I think there should be just some more recognition towards them as they all do an amazing job not just the VCs.


They are doing their job. What they joined for. Where it falls down, is the support they get from Veterans Affairs , when they get home, when the problems arise. I read that there is about 200 million dollars being spent on the commemoration of Gallipoli around the Nation, and for whom? Politicians, hangers on, those who want to hang on the coat tails of that history, people who have never faced the danger, and there are people coming back, broken in body & spirit, who are being pushed in the background, as have almost every group of Serviceman & Women who have put their hand up. So, when you are at a service, feeling warm & fuzzy, think of the genuine " heroes" , I think I can guarantee those in 1915 would nod in agreement. Bob
digger
19th February 2014, 02:10 AM
Im not a big fan of Jeremy CLARKSON on top gear but his specials etc can be very good.

This one on the history of the Victoria Cross (granted with an English slant but understandably) is very very good.

Make a coffee, sit down and spend almost an hour...its worth it.

Jeremy Clarkson: War Stories: THE VICTORIA CROSS: FOR VALOUR - YouTube

Again though, thanks to all those who are or who have served...