patsylabrador Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 My son & colleagues were delayed getting back into the country because of the weather and they were diverted to a different airport. Because of this, their travel warrants were slightly wrong. When they got on the train, one of the guards tried to throw them off. This is despite the fact that they were still in battleworn combats, and in possession of the warrants. They weren't trying to blag anything. The other rail staff and passengers were marvellous , arguing and getting very cross but they still had to try and find the cash to stay on the train. It wasn't just squaddies, it was officers as well. One passenger even helped out buying the tickets. I don't think it was much of a welcome home, I was pretty cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 thats rubbish its also quite common did you know in America, their squaddies are treat like royalty, all they have to do is show their ID and they gt free stuff all over the place - and free upgrades. why do some people do this to our heroes? its embarassing cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 embarassing and shamefull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 That is terrible, what is wrong with some people. Glad the other passengers tried to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Send the train manager to Iraq I say Appalling lack of respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 that is totally disgusting. I'm glad the other staff and passengers were horrified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Shameful. This happens so frequently that it needs addressing properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 That's terrible . I hope the guard was ashamed of himself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 It smacks of jobsworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Blimey,thats awful. I would contact the papers,if I were you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Jobsworth, there's always one lurking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I hope they got his name to name and shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Blimey,thats awful.I would contact the papers,if I were you I agree! It's something that has to be reported by someone other than the personnel involved so that they don't get into trouble, I would think......go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 That is shameful Def one for the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 That is shameful! Glad to hear he's back with you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Totally shameful, but why am I not surprised? I think you should get in touch with the papers and bring this to public attention. And then the guard should be sent to Afghanistan for a few weeks. That might wake him up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I'm appalled by that! I can't really believe people would be so unpleasant. Our poor guys getting it from elsewhere and again from home. I hope someone got it on camera to show the media. Oooh I am sooo cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 This happens so frequently that it needs addressing properly. I agree, I have heard this happening many times. We should be treating our troops like royalty! What has happened to "Great" Britain.....?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Mentioned it to mum and OH - they were absolutely gobsmacked and disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenimac Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Totally disgusted. What a welcome back! Can you get your MP on the case? Hope your son enjoys the rest at home and I'm sure the welcome you gave him back at home more than made up for train episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thank you for your words of support. Glad to say this is in the papers today - Daily Telegraph (p 16). A few wrong details including the number of soldiers involved, but maybe it was just the Intelligence guys that complained, which was rather intelligent of them. I'm no good at complaining, except on here where I seem to do a LOT of it. Son's gone off to do snowboarding, 2 days indoors was too much. If anyone else has young men bouncing off the walls of their house get them in the Army, or if they're young enough, the Army Foundation College is a great start to army life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 There are some disgraceful jobsworths who don't see the bigger picture. Hope however he was - and his bosses who pass on such awful attitudes - feel ashamed of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
