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08-08-2011, 11:29 AM
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Just read on the news that Nancy Wake passed away this morning.
If you don't know who she is, you really should go and find out. She has to be one of the bravest people who ever graced this planet and saved thousands of soldiers in WWII plus she is an Aussie. She was so good at what she did she topped the Getapo most wanted list and was a brilliant asset for the allies. She was a true hero. RIP. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/mor...-1226110703609 Quote:
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08-08-2011, 11:51 AM
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Yes, so true.
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08-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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Sad news. She was a true hero.
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08-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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Agreed. Heroes like this are so quickly forgotten.
R.I.P Nancy
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08-08-2011, 01:27 PM
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Another ex N.Z..
They sure don't make them like Nancy any more !!! RIP Nancy
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08-08-2011, 03:04 PM
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I have a documentary and book about Nancy, a very remarkable woman who rose to the challenge and survived....
They definitely broke the mould with Nancy and the world is a sadder place with her passing... R.I.P.....
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08-08-2011, 03:55 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PtQ3TxZJI
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08-08-2011, 04:24 PM
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A remarkable woman, who saved many allied lives in France.
RIP.
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08-08-2011, 08:42 PM
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It's hard to comprehend the fire in her gut to do what she did, a world class hero that won't ever be replaced.
RIP Nancy Wake. |
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08-08-2011, 08:45 PM
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RIP....
Sad to see someone especially like Nancy go :(
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08-08-2011, 08:59 PM
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Argueably Australia's first female commando
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08-08-2011, 09:01 PM
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sadly theres not many of the true heroes left, it was a time of indeterminate horror and so many didnt get to come home.
lest we forget. |
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08-08-2011, 09:23 PM
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a true australian hero, RIP Nancy
Lest We Forget |
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08-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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She had an unbreakable sense of purpose, not even the turture or death of her husband deterred her. the hero may be dead but the legend lives on....
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08-08-2011, 09:45 PM
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Yes, certainly a great loss of a true hero in every sense of the word.
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09-08-2011, 05:46 AM
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Truly a loss of monolithic proportions to not only this country but the world . Was totally incensed to see that hypocrit Gillard having the temerity and audacity to speak on the passing of a true hero whom the labour party ridiculed , belittled and attempted to grind into the dirt because she came within 126 votes of defeating Doc Evatt .
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09-08-2011, 07:43 AM
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Lets not bring politics into the thread, Nancy is truely an inspirational person who took enormous risks during the war. We have so much to learn from people like Nancy. R.I.P |
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09-08-2011, 08:14 AM
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Keep the political comment out of it, it is not warranted nor wanted. Feel free to pay your respects to a truly remarkable Australian that although will be sorely missed is now having her well earned rest. She made her mark on the world and through her efforts, thousands had a better life, those actions deserve our utmost respect.
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11-08-2011, 08:44 PM
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11-08-2011, 08:54 PM
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RIP White Mouse. Unfortunately it took Australia a long time to recognise your contribution to the war effort, many Allied airman owe their lives to you and your resistance group helping them escape enemy captivity.
They should show her story and that of Sister Vivian Bullwinkle and the Desert Rats to the new generations in school to understand the sacrifices made by many for the freedom we have today and maybe instill some national pride. Unfortunately, it probably doesn't fit in with politics of today. |
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11-08-2011, 09:33 PM
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National heros such as you have mentioned should always fit the politics of today, our politics of today exist because they fought for it.
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12-08-2011, 04:09 AM
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I missed this news.
Lest we forget. |
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12-08-2011, 04:32 AM
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RIP Vale Nancy
Coincidently Prime just run 2x2 hour episodes of the movie on Wednesday and Thursday just gone on her heroics during WW11 in France
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