Disappointing,

[Baldric]

I have a great deal of respect for the Gurkhas, having spent time with them during my time as a RM.
I was just watching the BBC Lunchtime News which featured them having the Site for their new memorial statue in Folkestone blessed according to their traditions.
http://www.folkestoneherald.co.uk/Memorial-Gurkhas-set-approval/story-26193350-detail/story.html
The disappointing part was the fact that fluttering in the breeze over the location there was a Union Flag which was upside down, surely one of them should have spotted it!

[Baldric]

Thanks for that divebuddy, I've just checked, it was definitely upside down, I've not lost me marbles, . . .
. . . yet!
;o)

[patsyann]

Hi Baldric. My husband was in Royal Marines for 9 years in the late fifties early sixties. 42 CDO. We have so much respect for the Gurkhas. When did you serve with them ?

[Baldric]

Hi Patsy, 70's & 80's, 42 Cdo.

[Sqad]

patsy.....my mate won the George Medal whilst serving with the Gurkhas and like your husband had great respect for them.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/army-obituaries/5039520/Major-General-Patrick-Crawford.html

[douglas9401]

It may have been a mark of the distress they feel over losing so many comrades over the years.

[patsyann]

Thanks Baldric. 42 CDO too. The best.

[Baldric]

I noticed on the evening news the piece had been edited, there was no sign of a Union Flag.