http://www.scratchley.org/2008/04/15/its-a-sad-day/ Day by Day from the "Scratchbertans" rambling, ranting and relating for those who notice. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:21:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 http://www.scratchley.org/2008/04/15/its-a-sad-day/#comment-20241 John Scratchley Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:17:18 +0000 http://www.scratchley.org/2008/04/15/its-a-sad-day/#comment-20241 I saw that and am saddened by his resignation. Hillier was a real military man and was not interested in furthering his career by pleasing the politicians. He is a no-nonsense guy and a refreshing change from some of the more "politically correct" Chiefs of Defence Staffs that have run our military in previous years. He was straight forward in his commitment and the sort of guy that if I was a soldier, would like to have leading the way. As they say in the navy, "Bravo Zulu General Hillier" . (For the un-enlightened it means a big well done). I saw that and am saddened by his resignation. Hillier was a real military man and was not interested in furthering his career by pleasing the politicians. He is a no-nonsense guy and a refreshing change from some of the more “politically correct” Chiefs of Defence Staffs that have run our military in previous years. He was straight forward in his commitment and the sort of guy that if I was a soldier, would like to have leading the way. As they say in the navy, “Bravo Zulu General Hillier” . (For the un-enlightened it means a big well done).

]]> http://www.scratchley.org/2008/04/15/its-a-sad-day/#comment-20242 Ranger Bob Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:38:26 +0000 http://www.scratchley.org/2008/04/15/its-a-sad-day/#comment-20242 Indeed, I think I am the one whom sent you the e-mail today when I read the news. Aye, he is/was/always will be a Soldier's Soldier! Indeed, I think I am the one whom sent you the e-mail today when I read the news. Aye, he is/was/always will be a Soldier’s Soldier!

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