Undoubtedly many acts of bravery and heroism, by our soldiers, go unrecognized and unheralded - this is the very nature of their daily life in a war zone.

Thus it is with great pride and pleasure that I post this story about the courage and valor of Royal Marine, Sgt Noel Connolly -see full article at bottom of post-  who saved the lives of 30 of his mates when he rugby tackled a Taliban suicide bomber.

It is men and women of this high calibre and ilk that represent Great Britain in wars that not all of us agree with - but one thing upon which we can all agree is giving the utmost merit and thanks to these returning marines and soldiers. Sadly, some families face the return of a son or daughter who has been killed in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. They, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, for their love of and allegiance to Great Britain deserve even a higher level of respect and appreciation from everyone. After all, most of us fall far short of the admirable characteristics and valiance shown by these - both living and dead  - heroes.

Such was the case recently, in Luton, when the Royal Anglian Regiment returned home. Rightfully, thousands of flag waving family, friends and others came to show their support and lined the street as the regiment proudly marched by:

Proud: The Royal Anglian Regiment, marching along Watford High St

One the lowest end of the crowd spectrum was the despicable muslim hate mongerer, Anjem Chourdary, who insulted the soldiers by saying they were  'not heroes but closer to cowards who cannot fight, as their uncanny knack for death by friendly fire illustrates'. Choudary hurled the insults specifically at three soldiers who had perished under "friendly fire". LINK

Sharing Choudary's hate, was an odious group of 20 muslim men also taunting and insulting the soldiers.  (They)" .... held up banners and placards that read: "Anglian Soldiers Butchers of Basra", "Anglian Soldiers Criminals, Murderers Terrorists" and "Baby killers".

In stark contrast to the photos of the The Royal Anglian Regiment and that of Sgt Connolly ---  is the below picture of these contemptible muslim ingrates - dressed in black - spewing their hate and venom - holding placard that give further proof of their vileness.

So a prime example of good vs evil was there for all to see on the streets of Luton.

As the saying goes: " A picture is worth a thousand words"

Royal Marine rugby tackles Taliban suicide bomber to save servicemen

A Royal Marine has told how he saved the lives of up to 30 of his fellow servicement by rugby tackling a Taliban suicide bomber.

Sgt Noel Connolly and his unit were occupying an abandoned school in Afghanistan's Kandahar province when they received warning of an impending attack.

The 41-year-old said: "I was near the school when I caught a fleeting glimpse of a motorbike. I told all my lads to expect a bomber. The motorcyclist looked lost.

"He turned the bike around up the track and came back. I grabbed two lads and went to intercept him. I had no idea if he was the bomber. The only way of finding out was to challenge him."

The sergeant said he then stepped into the road and ordered the man to stop in Pashtu.

He added: "He stalled the bike and fell off, then started pushing it away from us. Eventually he stopped again, straddled it and turned to face us. I closed in on him and as I got to within ten metres there was a loud crack from halfway down the bike.

"That's when I saw a small toggle switch had been fitted to his handlebars. As soon as he went for the toggle again I rushed him. I grabbed him by the front of his shirt and hauled him off."

The motorbike's frame was found to contain 154lbs of explosive. The bomber was handed to police and jailed for 18 years.

Sgt Connolly, of Manchester, and the 600 other Royal Marines of Plymouth-based 42 Commando return to Britain on Thursday.

He added of the incident: "I'm not brave. Someone had to stop him."