http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/3619032/Hero-soldier-killed-saving-pals.html
Corporal Michael Pike, aged 26, died in enemy crossfire while on a mission in Afghanistan. His platoon was on patrol in the area of Pupalzay when it was suddenly attacked by rebels. The corporal fired back on the enemy allowing his men to move out of immediate danger. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Mrs Pike states that her husband would want everybody to know that he died doing a job he loved and that he loved his children with heart and soul. Also tributes made by friends and fellow soldiers praise the corporal’s quick reactions during the assault and make it clear he will be greatly missed.
A man who risks his own life in order to safe that of others is a true hero in my opinion. It is true that soldiers are trained for combat and situations like described in the article and it is a corporal’s duty to keep his platoon safe, but reality is always different from what you’ve learned in drills. I have deep respect for this young man. I don’t agree with the fact that soldiers are dying fighting for a cause that isn’t theirs, but I know military people look upon this differently than civilians like myself. I feel very sorry for all the people that have to deal with a great loss, but I think it makes them proud and it might even soothe the pain a little bit, knowing their loved one died with honor doing the job he was devoted to.
Corporal Michael Pike, aged 26, died in enemy crossfire while on a mission in Afghanistan. His platoon was on patrol in the area of Pupalzay when it was suddenly attacked by rebels. The corporal fired back on the enemy allowing his men to move out of immediate danger. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Mrs Pike states that her husband would want everybody to know that he died doing a job he loved and that he loved his children with heart and soul. Also tributes made by friends and fellow soldiers praise the corporal’s quick reactions during the assault and make it clear he will be greatly missed.
A man who risks his own life in order to safe that of others is a true hero in my opinion. It is true that soldiers are trained for combat and situations like described in the article and it is a corporal’s duty to keep his platoon safe, but reality is always different from what you’ve learned in drills. I have deep respect for this young man. I don’t agree with the fact that soldiers are dying fighting for a cause that isn’t theirs, but I know military people look upon this differently than civilians like myself. I feel very sorry for all the people that have to deal with a great loss, but I think it makes them proud and it might even soothe the pain a little bit, knowing their loved one died with honor doing the job he was devoted to.
Geen opmerkingen:
Een reactie posten