The first speaker was Mark Ormeron Author of the book "Man Down" who give a very graphic picture of the events leading up to his loss his limbs in Afghanistan and what happened directly after, he went on to talk about how he challenged himself to do more to recover and how he sometimes stopped and cursed himself for not archiving his goals, I urge you all to buy and read this book of one of the finest young men I have ever encountered .
He went on to say that promises made that they would continue to get the same treatment when they left the forces was not met, and he felt angry about that, but knowing this young brave man he will not let it rest there.
That was followed by Lt Col Nigel Cooke, RA , who give an account about how the Royal Artillery
sets about helping ex and serving Personnel,
Then followed the presentation to members of SSAFA for long service, this was made by
Maj General RIchard Peck, all really well deserved.
Other speakers followed and I felt really proud to have witnessed such caring people who live in not only Kingston but surrounding areas, even more so because they had chosen St James Ward to hold this event, but I'm sure that I speak for all the residents when I offer a big thank you for all that SSAFA do.
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