Sad passing of a legend ,Bill Millin has died

[Highlander]

Piper Bill Millin died today aged 88 after a short illness , landing on D-Day and particpating in the relief of Pegasus bridge with Lord Lovat's Commandos ,Bill was a true Scottish hero and another veteran sadly lost to us .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11011884

http://www.pegasusarchive.org/normandy/bill_millin.htm

regards
Brian

 

[jknaus]

RIP.
James

 

[moon puppy]

He had bravery that is seldom seen in history. To stand in the line of fire and rally troops like this goes against all sense of self preservation.

Salute to a Great Hero!

 

[Tankbuilder]

Hi there.

"When will we see your likes again?" (from the song Flower of Scotland)

Here is a link to another story about Bill Millin:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8367298.stm

I can only hope that he did get back to Normandy this year to participate in the unveiling of his statue.

May he rest in peace.

Cheers from Peter

 

[Teaker11]

Gods speed, Rest in Peace. Another hero gone.
jd

 

[BradJ]

A sad passing from another chapter in history indeed. Amazing bravery from an extraordinary account. RIP
Brad

 

[Tankbuilder]

Re:Vale Piper Bill Millin

Hi there.

Here's HIELAND LADDIE played on the pipes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojPW7Hk2yKg&p=F723265D11F1E8B2&playnext=1&index=26

I wonder if they will be piping FLOWERS OF THE FORREST at Bill Millin's funeral?

As John Wayne would have said, "Bill Millin had true grit!"

Cheers from Peter

 

[carabinier]

A true hero has left us today

 

[modelguru]

Any time a legend passes the world is left with a hole . We all need to remember our heroes both large and small.