ComeOffit 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 That "coward" has served his country in N. Ireland, Kosovo and Iraq. When you or leggo have done the same thing, you might have the right to call a serving soldier a "coward". I'm not saying you can't criticise him about this, but petty name-calling is out of order. Statements like the one the good general made, are often ordered from their political masters. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 OK then let me rephrase it, pandering to this is a cowardly act. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeOffit 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's best if we just agree to disagree on this one. The words "coward" or "cowardly" should never be used to describe a member of our armed forces. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's best if we just agree to disagree on this one. The words "coward" or "cowardly" should never be used to describe a member of our armed forces. I'd generally agree but this has astounded me. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,415 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 FOLLOWING a recent newspaper article which was critical of Remembrance Day events at Ibrox Stadium the Armed Forces and Rangers Football Club met today and are pleased to issue the following joint statement on the strength of our relationship: The Armed Forces are extremely grateful for the long-standing and continued support that they receive from Rangers Football Club, its players and supporters, and appreciate the effort that goes into staging the many special events that are run in support of Service charities throughout the year by the Rangers Charity Foundation. It has been brought to the Services’ attention that a small number of people did not find the conduct of the Servicemen and women involved in the 2012 Remembrance Weekend event at Ibrox Stadium to be appropriate for the occasion. The General Officer Commanding Scotland and Rangers Football Club have discussed this issue at length and have agreed that Remembrance Day will continue to be marked by the club in future with activities that are suitably sombre and restrained. The Service chiefs in Scotland will emphasise to their people that the focus of all Remembrance activities should be on those who have died in the service of their country, not on those serving in the Armed Forces today, and that they must be conducted with solemnity and respect. Planning has already commenced for a Remembrance event at Ibrox in November 2013 and this will include both pre-match and half-time acts of remembrance. The heads of the Armed Forces in Scotland are keen for the public to be able to show their appreciation for the Armed Forces – such displays of admiration for our soldiers, sailors and airman, and the recognition of the difficult and dangerous work they undertake on behalf of the nation, are good for morale and for the relationship between the Armed Forces and society. The focus for such events should be on Armed Forces Day and at the many and various homecoming parades and community engagement events held throughout the year. Rangers Football Club is planning a major match day Armed Forces event early in the autumn once the new season is under way. The General Officer Commanding Scotland is keen to ensure that the strong relationship between Rangers Football Club and the Armed Forces remains intact and that the club will continue to arrange events at which the nation’s warriors can be acknowledged in the future. He also hopes that Rangers Football Club will continue to deliver its strong support to military charities, and thanks the Rangers Charity Foundation in particular for its partnership with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity this season. He wishes all those taking part in the Walk With Heroes at Ibrox in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity on Sunday 28th April the very best of luck and thanks them in advance for their fund-raising efforts. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 So apart from the troops getting a little carried away we were spot-on, hope the General is bracing himself for another furious letter campaign from the Mhanky offended. You can also guarantee this won't make the papers like the first story did. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon 1,113 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Excellent outcome. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,050 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Great statement, our enemies should note this is another example of "careful of what you wish for because you just might get it!" Looking forward to Armed Forces Day already. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,168 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 "Looking forward to Armed Forces Day already" I think it's during the close season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,050 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 "Looking forward to Armed Forces Day already" I think it's during the close season. Close season been shifted to autumn ? Rangers Football Club is planning a major match day Armed Forces event early in the autumn once the new season is under way. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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