peoples choice

[Keith Tindell]

I have posted twice recently on gripes and moans, so something more cheerfull. I watched the program last night, the peoples portrait, the subject was Simon Weston, and was chosen by the people on a vote in , his portrait was painted by an incredible female artist, who has painted the Royal family etc, and the portrait of Simon Weston now hangs in the national gallery. What an incredible guy he is, was a lovely sight to see him and his family, and his grandson, and as he said himself, he is a very happy man, despite his facial defects. Shortly after the portrait was finished he entered hospital ; yet again for another operation on his eyes, this some 30 odd years after the Falklands war. A truly enjoyable program, and a remarkable portrait. KT

[Louis the Amigo]

Hi shipmates,Hi keith Tindell I use to work next door to Simon Weston ,he use to run a charity called the Weston spirit, that help young people find jobs or keep out of trouble? , saw him every day for a couple of years he never spoke to me or anyone else ? his disabllty {Burns} are his claim to fame, he is very lucky to still be alive, after the ship he was on had a bomb put on it, many were not so lucky.... The monument to the fallen heroes of the Falklands is in Cathays park Cardiff

[Red Lead Ted]

Keith, That is what keeps me going when I get down with the disability that I have been dealt, It has never stopped me getting around I am always in high spirits and up for a laugh. As the old saying goes there is always someone worse off than you. Regards Terry.

[Lou Barron]

Well said Terry their is always someone worse off than your .I always count myself lucky to still enjoy living

[John Pruden]

how true there is a young man a street away from me and ted. martin is the lads name born with spina bifida all his life in a wheelchair one funny lad red hot Liverpool supporter he has just had a tattoo instead of the liver bird and you will never walk alone he has had the liver bird and the words quote I'LL NEVER WALK ON MY OWN under it what a lad and what a sense of humour that's what keeps you going lads a good dose of laughter every day keeps the wooden box away? Simon married a Liverpool girl {I think}? jp