Today in Devon we were celebrating our own 'Pride of Torquay' hero...
"Torquay war hero Paul Baines has been awarded his Military Cross at Buckingham Palace.
The 35-year-old from Shiphay was given the award for the gallantry he showed by risking his life to save others in Afghanistan.
Colour Sergeant Baines has been recognised for 'selfless gallantry'.
He was blown 10 feet in the air by a roadside bomb but continued to help his injured comrades in a Taliban ambush last November.
He came under attack from enemy machine guns but continued to assist a casualty and carried him to a waiting helicopter where he declined evacuation and returned to provide further cover for his patrol.
His citation reads: "This astonishing act of selfless gallantry in the face of horrifying tragedy was remarkable.
"Baines showed raw strength of character and deep reserves of courage."
Made me cry today watching him on TV collecting his Military Cross.....
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i cant watch these programmes - i am banned by my family as i end up a blubbering mess at the end of them
the things some people pt up with in life yet they devote themselves to helping others or just dont let it get them down amazes me |
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I've hardly had a moment without a tear in my eye..... each person fully worthy of their awards, only wish they could give some out to people every day. xxxxx |
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Have to agree with whats been said already.
Makes ones own problems small in comparrison but also how quickly we forget them when dealing with lifes trials.
Thats the saddest bit
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I watch this every year and every year the tissue box is out it makes me cry. What true bravery and courage these men woman and children have shown.
The world would be a much better place with more people like this.. Bless each and every one of them  |
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"Today in Devon we were celebrating our own 'Pride of Torquay' hero...
"Torquay war hero Paul Baines has been awarded his Military Cross at Buckingham Palace.
The 35-year-old from Shiphay was given the award for the gallantry he showed by risking his life to save others in Afghanistan.
Colour Sergeant Baines has been recognised for 'selfless gallantry'.
He was blown 10 feet in the air by a roadside bomb but continued to help his injured comrades in a Taliban ambush last November.
He came under attack from enemy machine guns but continued to assist a casualty and carried him to a waiting helicopter where he declined evacuation and returned to provide further cover for his patrol.
His citation reads: "This astonishing act of selfless gallantry in the face of horrifying tragedy was remarkable.
"Baines showed raw strength of character and deep reserves of courage."
Made me cry today watching him on TV collecting his Military Cross.....
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Should of been a VC in my opinion ,well done to him |
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