silverbullet 0 #1 October 21, 2008 I stumbled across this article earlier this morning. It's a couple years old, but it is worth sharing. Time and time again I hear of incidents where an instructor has placed the safety of a student before his/her own and this is a prime example of that heroic sacrifice. Some may say we're crazy, but skydivers truly are a great group of people! http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/skydivers-bravery-saves-aussies-life/2006/08/02/1154198169252.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #2 October 21, 2008 That is a very good story!!! Thanks for posting.Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming13000 1 #3 October 21, 2008 It is a very touching story indeed "A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejmack 0 #4 October 21, 2008 On July 26th this year the Australian Goverment presented his parents with the Star of Courage at Bowling Green DZ (Skydive St Louis). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet 0 #5 October 21, 2008 QuoteOn July 26th this year the Australian Goverment presented his parents with the Star of Courage at Bowling Green DZ (Skydive St Louis). Really??? That's fantastic! Well deserved! You can't bring him back, but it's nice to see that he is remembered and honored for his courage/selflessness. Thank you for sharing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet 0 #6 October 22, 2008 Here's the link covering that event... http://skydivestlouis.com/news/skydiving_center_weekly_update_july_28th_2008.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfast1966 0 #7 October 22, 2008 I knew Robert and most of those killed that day. That was one of the worst days of my life. I had jumped with Robert a few times To me he is a hero . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami-kaze 0 #8 October 22, 2008 I shall remember his story for the rest of my days... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humanflite 0 #9 October 22, 2008 That is an amazing story and shows the Ti as a true hero... very rare in this world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvanauken 0 #10 October 22, 2008 i second that...- james "i want it all and more." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydiving007 0 #11 October 23, 2008 WOW. makes you think. remember the one beside you might be the one you need the most. thank you for sharing. I wish I could think I would do that.....My thoughts to the family and friends how lost a hero that day!Explaining Skydiving is like trying to Explain sex to a virgin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #12 October 23, 2008 He certainly was heroic. Some more information about the Star of Courage: Australian Honor System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Honours_System Any person or organisation can make nominations of Australian citizens for Australian honours. Non-Australians can be given honorary awards for "extraordinary service to Australia or humanity at large."[3] Star of Courage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_of_Courage_(Australia) The Star of Courage (SC) is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians.[1] It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The SC was created on February 14, 1975.[2] The decoration recognises acts of bravery by members of the community.[2] They selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.[1] It is ranked second in the Australian civil bravery decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Star of Courage are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "SC".[1] While this is technically the second in the the Australian civil bravery decorations, the first award appears to be for military service personnel only, making this the highest Australian honour for civilians. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
