Saturday, June 7, 2014

'I loved every minute... I'd do it again tomorrow!' 'Great Escaper' D-Day veteran, 89

Via Susan

Journey: Mr Jordan (centre) pictured onboard a ferry to France with a cabin crew and members of the Candy Girls entertainment troupe. Staff described him as a 'charmer' and said he had been a hit with the ladies 

Brings a tear to the 'ol eye.  

 Veteran Bernard Jordan, 89, sneaked out of The Pines care home in Hove

Donning war medals under a raincoat, he joined his comrades on a coach

Police listed former mayor as missing person - until he turned up in France

Today he returned to hero's welcome in Portsmouth on cross-channel ferry

He said: 'I will be in some trouble with the care home, but it was worth it'

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4 comments:

  1. BillDaveJune 7, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    The greatest generation. Not like the pussies we raise today!

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    1. Brock TownsendJune 7, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      Wonder if it could have been this bad during the downfall of Rome? Difficult to believe such.

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  2. AnonymousJune 7, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Kick Ass!
    Rock and Roll!
    Be Free!
    Fuck you, to any and all who had harsh words and
    criticism when he returned.

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