Magnificent Valour

**Pannonian** · 03-30-2008, 18:04

I wonder if the chap's ever worried about going to the dentist.

"Just lie back and relax..."

**spmetla** · 03-30-2008, 19:50

Most people do not survive attempts to snuff out hand grenades, his quick thinking saved his squadies and managed to keep him alive as well, truly amazing. Surely Victoria's Cross material, I wish him a speedy recovery.

**Philippus Flavius Homovallumus** · 03-31-2008, 00:01

Sounds like he got off ok, I hope he doesn't get shot before he gets his medal.

**DemonArchangel** · 03-31-2008, 00:31

The fact that he was brave enough to use his body to shield his comrades from a grenade deserves commendation. The fact that he survived is just epic.

**Papewaio** · 03-31-2008, 00:44

If I was him, I'd keep some of the shrapnel and use it for my next scratchy (lottery ticket).

Certainly couldn't know if he would survive that.

**Vladimir** · 03-31-2008, 00:46

Yey go technology! Don't forget about the people who made the armour. They deserve some credit for saving lives too.

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 03-31-2008, 00:52

Originally Posted by Vladimir

Yey go technology! Don't forget about the people who made the armour. They deserve some credit for saving lives too.

Of course, but he was still immensely brave for potentially sacrificing his life, and very lucky for surviving.

**Vladimir** · 03-31-2008, 02:04

Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars

Of course, but he was still immensely brave for potentially sacrificing his life, and very lucky for surviving.

Meh, anyone can say that, it's expected.

Saw another brainless video today about the eval Military Industrial Complex^tm and thought they deserved credit too. Also the point is not that he risked his life but that he saved another. You're stupid to jump on a grenade but a hero if it saves the lives of others.