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Major on eighth day of Marathon

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Brian(i)

Brian(i) Report 4 May 2009 10:28

An injured soldier who is walking two miles a day said he was "a little bit sore" but "absolutely delighted" on his eighth day of the London Marathon.

Maj Phil Packer of the Royal Military Police, who lost the use of his legs in a rocket attack in Iraq, began the race with 35,000 others last Sunday.

He told the BBC public support gives him the "boost" to walk on every day.

Maj Packer, who hopes to raise £1m for soldiers' charity Help For Heroes, aims to cross the finish line next weekend.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8031468.stm

Brian(i)

Karen in the desert

Karen in the desert Report 4 May 2009 10:41

The sheer determination of this chap is unbelievable isn't it......I'm sure he'll make his goal.
Good on him !!

K

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Jean Durant

Jean Durant Report 4 May 2009 10:45

What an inspiration Major Packer is.

It makes me glad to be a member of the human race.

Jean x.

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 4 May 2009 11:12

I watched an interview with him before the marathon, what a brave, dignified and modest man. I wish him all the best for the rest of his race, and for the future.

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Luckylainey

Luckylainey Report 4 May 2009 13:30

Major Phil Packer was interviewed on TV this morning and has now raised half a million pounds for Help For Heroes. His website is philpacker.com.

To me he is a true British Hero and an inspiration!

Lainey x

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 5 May 2009 03:31

I put a mention on another thread about him last week, probably one about the marathon, what a remarkable man he is, you can understand why he became a Major. Such courage and he has not long been walking again so very brave of him to attempt this.

When you see people being called heroes for all the wrong reasons, it makes you glad to see a real Hero being recognised, and I am sure he will reach his goal and raise all the money and maybe more besides.

He should receive a medal from the Queen, not some of the folk who get honours for no reason.

Lizx

Linda G

Linda G Report 5 May 2009 06:38

A true hero


Linda

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 6 May 2009 01:38

Hope he is still managing to do the distance he wants every day, and isn't too sore or tired.

Lizx

Brian(i)

Brian(i) Report 9 May 2009 13:38

Maj Phil Packer of the Royal Military Police, who lost the use of his legs in a rocket attack in Iraq, began the race with 35,000 others on 26 April.

He finished the event at about 1230 BST on the Mall, where rower Sir Steve Redgrave presented him with his medal.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8041374.stm
Very good.
Brian(i)

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 9 May 2009 14:11

What an amazing result for Major Packer.

Maureen

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 9 May 2009 20:12

What an inspiration to all those injured in whatever circumstances, to push yourself on and do great things.
He should be given a medal by the Queen in the Honours list, never mind posers like politicians and pop stars etc.

Lizx

Sidami

Sidami Report 9 May 2009 20:50

BRAVO PHIL !!!
WELL DONE

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Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 9 May 2009 21:06

Dear All

Wonderful news about Major Phil Packer finishing the
London Marathon Course.

Pure guts!

Best wishes to him and his family
x

☼ Pam ☼

☼ Pam ☼ Report 9 May 2009 22:39

How wonderful! Think that says it all, just wonderful.

Pam.x

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 9 May 2009 23:23

congratulations to him on completing the marathon,

Brian(i)

Brian(i) Report 10 May 2009 07:34

There is a video of the finish:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8041758.stm

Brian(i)
(I have had a stroke, I find that it is annoying that I can’t express myself.)

Carole

Carole Report 10 May 2009 11:09

What a brave determined man. Brings a tear to the eye.

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