steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 last night's show Paul Robinson said he was talking to a lad named Ben who is a big Wednesday fan and a War Hero he only goes rarely to watch us but he goes to watch Donny cos it's 2 minutes away from where he lives, and how they look after him (presumably he's disabled, not sure) , does anyone know him ?- TBH not sure either how good our matchday experience is for disabled guys? However this lad fought for us - let's get something organised to get this lad to Hillsborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 last night's show Paul Robinson said he was talking to a lad named Ben who is a big Wednesday fan and a War Hero he only goes rarely to watch us but he goes to watch Donny cos it's 2 minutes away from where he lives, and how they look after him (presumably he's disabled, not sure), and how its a far less depressing experience than watching Wednesday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gringo69 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I think he's been through enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danny wath owl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I see the bentley got a mention too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 there's is that side to it of course Seriously if the lad is daft enough to want to watch us I think the club should help him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be Ben Parkinson who was horifically injured in Afghanistan. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckington owl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be Ben Parkinson who was horifically injured in Afghanistan. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html He came out with Andy Booth at half time at the Huddersfield game. Brave brave man who got a standing ovation from both sets of fans. Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckington owl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be Ben Parkinson who was horifically injured in Afghanistan. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html He came out with Andy Booth at half time at the Huddersfield game. Brave brave man who got a standing ovation from both sets of fans. Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrig Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Bloody hell that story has made me angry! No wonder this country is in such a state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be Ben Parkinson who was horifically injured in Afghanistan. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html Thanks Ronnie don't know if this is the guy but omg !! He lost both his legs and sustained grievous damage to his spine, skull, pelvis, hands, spleen and ribcage, leaving him in a coma for months. Incredibly, 23-year-old Ben is still alive almost a year later - according to his doctors the most badly-injured soldier ever to survive. All his mother wants is to buy a bungalow so she can care for him there. Yet as recompense for his ruined life, Ben has been offered only £152,150 - little more than half the maximum award for maimed military personnel and less than a third of the £484,000 doled out to an RAF typist who claimed she had suffered repetitive strain injury to her thumb. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html#ixzz1HKr5AUa4 :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be Ben Parkinson who was horifically injured in Afghanistan. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html Yeah I've met him briefly. A top bloke, and very humbling to know what he's been through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin west Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks Ronnie don't know if this is the guy but omg !! He lost both his legs and sustained grievous damage to his spine, skull, pelvis, hands, spleen and ribcage, leaving him in a coma for months. Incredibly, 23-year-old Ben is still alive almost a year later - according to his doctors the most badly-injured soldier ever to survive. All his mother wants is to buy a bungalow so she can care for him there. Yet as recompense for his ruined life, Ben has been offered only £152,150 - little more than half the maximum award for maimed military personnel and less than a third of the £484,000 doled out to an RAF typist who claimed she had suffered repetitive strain injury to her thumb. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-478178/Worst-injured-soldier-survive-awarded-RAF-typist-sore-thumb.html#ixzz1HKr5AUa4 :angry: thats definitely him Lives in Donny and i know theyve had him at the keepmaot a couple of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) thats definitely him Lives in Donny and i know theyve had him at the keepmaot a couple of times thanks for that so we know that's him now, does he or is he able to get to our matches when he wants, do you know? Edited March 22, 2011 by steelowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn bay owl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 i own a london hackney cab and live in penrhyn bay , north wales . the cab is adapted to carry wheelchair bound folk . if this lad wants to get to s6 i will pick him up and drive him and his folks to the ground thats the least i can do for what he's sacrificed on our behalf . total cost zero , i'll pick up the tab myself . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 i own a london hackney cab and live in penrhyn bay , north wales . the cab is adapted to carry wheelchair bound folk . if this lad wants to get to s6 i will pick him up and drive him and his folks to the ground thats the least i can do for what he's sacrificed on our behalf . total cost zero , i'll pick up the tab myself . Excellent offer mate, one of many for this lad I hope we need some way of contacting him,- anyone know him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 thanks for that so we know that's him now, does he or is he able to get to our matches when he wants, do you know? His parents have got a big adapted 4x4 that they transport him in, so I guess they could get to Hillsborough if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 *wonders where the usual vvankers are who dismiss every story just because it appeared in the Daily Mail* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 His parents have got a big adapted 4x4 that they transport him in, so I guess they could get to Hillsborough if necessary. cheers again alan, whatever still a poo poo deal he's had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrig Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 i own a london hackney cab and live in penrhyn bay , north wales . the cab is adapted to carry wheelchair bound folk . if this lad wants to get to s6 i will pick him up and drive him and his folks to the ground thats the least i can do for what he's sacrificed on our behalf . total cost zero , i'll pick up the tab myself . Good on you mate. That's a top offer. Mods - I meant to +1 penrhyn's comment but missed and hit the -1, can you alter please. PBO, really sorry mate, great post and my careless fingers marked it down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin west Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Excellent offer mate, one of many for this lad I hope we need some way of contacting him,- anyone know him? i know his address and would be happy to forward anything on to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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