Betrayed

[laboratoryqueen]

I was at work when this thread was posted so only getting to see it now, and I've avoided all the papers when I'm at work, cos of the pathetic lies the media concoct where anything Nimrod is related, and so pleased I did miss it, seen it now though

WTF


Okay a few things, and yes I am damn pretty fecking furious right now so apologies as I'm a little on the nuclear side.

I haven't received a bill yet, thank f**k, however I do think that this will be overturned, but the heartache given to his poor family is going to be devastating.

One thing though that does make me very confused is if they want it kept from his wife, why have they gone to the press, as she'll certainly know about it now, as will all the other families, cos I now know about it, could have been sorted privately, as it's now kicked off a sh$t load of distress to the rest of the families too, wondering if we're now going to get the same letters from our funeral directors.

We all know the media are a bunch of cnuts and will use any means to sell their papers, so why give them the ammo to do it.

 

[Sisterpain]

I think everyone one here feels the same....lets see what happens but i'm sure we could raise the required amount within hours.....might be worth doing just to show we can look after our own better than the RAF does or can.

I agree Tashy, might be worth doing to prove a point; I can’t believe the audacity behind the stingy purse strings! Doesn’t it make you feel cared for!

If this bill hasn’t disappeared by Monday I’m in for £10 just let me know how were paying.

 

[FOMz]

I've got ten british pounds in my pocket waiting for the hat to go round.

Disgraceful is the only word I can say about this, Disgraceful.

 

[Jim_P_Pulfrew]

Having seen first hand what a sterling job all here at the secret wilts did after '179 was shot down, and the efforts of some who have been a right royal pain in Neu Arbeit's asre keeping the fight for foam (and other issues) at the forefront ever since, I am absolutely incandescant with rage at this vile situation.

I too am sat with a picture of Her Maj in my wallet ready to donate, just say where and when.

If we can't look after our own, this once proud service really has gone to hell in a hand cart. They have the brass neck to talk of the miltary covenant. I for one will be slightly uneasier when I am called to fly into some desert full of hostile locals than I used to be, when I felt sure that if the worst happened, my family would be looked after.

 

[Chuffybum]

Betrayed

It hit the local papers this morning. I doubt it will be long before the bill is recinded. An absolute disgrace is all I can say. Loyalty........... they don't know the meaning of the word!

 

[Line35]

Where Do We Send The Money?......

Where Do We Send The Money?......

I have e-mailed OC 120 Sqn - CC the Stn Cdr - to ask if there is a means where donations (mine to start off with) could be made. I will post if I get a response.

Signed Appalled of High Wycombe

 

[mumof4]

I was at work when this thread was posted so only getting to see it now, and I've avoided all the papers when I'm at work, cos of the pathetic lies the media concoct where anything Nimrod is related, and so pleased I did miss it, seen it now though

WTF


Okay a few things, and yes I am damn pretty fecking furious right now so apologies as I'm a little on the nuclear side.

I haven't received a bill yet, thank f**k, however I do think that this will be overturned, but the heartache given to his poor family is going to be devastating.

One thing though that does make me very confused is if they want it kept from his wife, why have they gone to the press, as she'll certainly know about it now, as will all the other families, cos I now know about it, could have been sorted privately, as it's now kicked off a sh$t load of distress to the rest of the families too, wondering if we're now going to get the same letters from our funeral directors.

We all know the media are a bunch of cnuts and will use any means to sell their papers, so why give them the ammo to do it.

Maybe they did try and sort it privately and got no where so decided to go to the press and may have warned his wife beofre hand,

I am in for the kitty aswell as it is an absolute disgrace , family friendly forces my ass!!Dont think the moral can get any lower than this.I personally am sickened by it all, i mean, it may be in QRs about the flowers etc...but how many families will know this?..They should have covered the entire expence.And the person who decided not to should be made to appologise to all the families for the distress..personally!!

 

[PeanutPhil]

The person who authorised the sending of the bill to the family should feel utterly ashamed. Disgusting that people can be treated in such a way.
Any whipround, you can count me in.

 

[Mrs_Monobrow]

it may be in QRs about the flowers etc...but how many families will know this?..They should have covered the entire expence.And the person who decided not to should be made to appologise to all the families for the distress..personally!!

Agreed. I wouldnt know what would be covered if the worst happened. The least they could have done was inform the family before hand, you know a kind of we cover this, this and this but if you want this, it has to be paid for personally. It still doesnt make it right in my eyes, This man died for his country, for his service, the service should pay for everything, but a warning would have been a lot less distressing.

Count me in for a whip round too.

 

[True Blue Jack]

Is that not at the heart of a lot of our problems? It's high time some of our ancient rules and reg's were reviewed. Just because it's there in black and white doesn't mean that it shouldn't be challenged if it's plainly wrong.DT_Xtremez_09:

Don't get me wrong, I don't agree with the chapter and verse, but I thought people may appreciate another viewpoint. I don't believe for one moment that the bill was sent to the family without some serious soul-searching. If it was, then heads will probably roll, and rightly so.

 

[TrenchardsLoveSock]

Absolutely despicableDT_Xtremez_25:

Over a year ago someone down here passed away at home after work (bear with me, this is relevant).

While this was obviously very sad I hardly knew the bloke (one 5 minute chat and a few work related phone calls and emails, we didn't even work in the same building) so felt no need to attend his funeral as I am a firm believer that they are for family and friends.

Unfortunately the management didn't feel the same way and for a week I had them trying to press gang me into going.

No offence to the deceased and his family, but in light of my experience, how many of the 300 people supping tea and eating biccies were rounded up by the management in order to "provide a good turn out"?

I'll cough up a few quid if the need arises too.

 

[VBT1]

Who ever made this decision needs naming and shaming.
If the person responsible is reading this, please accept my sincere compliments YOU are a cnut.

 

[CodeMonkey]

QRs or not it is still sickening, coupled with the press knocking on doors up at ISK when it first happened just makes you wonder what kind of world we are living in.

Count me in for the whip round.

 

[sparks will fly]

I am slightly baffled here by this one. Why cant they pay for it out of the CXX fund? Myself and two other chaps raised £250 for this fund and where told it was to go to the wives to do with whatever they wished.
This has really got my back up as my family know Gary Andrews wife and kids and they deserve alot more from the RAF.

 

[vim_fuego]

Heres the official and very timely response...It's not the response I was looking for personally which goes along the lines of 'We apologise for the admin mess...consider it sorted'.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/DefenceNewsDaily.htm

(First para.)

 

[MingMong]

Absolutely disgraceful.

in the light of the family’s distress the RAF will be in touch to establish whether or not there has been a misunderstanding and to see of what further help can be offered.

They haven't even got the decency to say they messed up on this one, they seem to pretty much be accusing Gary Andrews' family of misunderstanding.

Anyhow, when our illustrious leaders make these sort of cock-up's, it's good to see that the rank and file (goaters) are willing to rally round to help out.

Consider me down to donate if required, but I seriously hope that this will be rectified 'in house'

 

[Al Mac]

An absolute disgrace. A sad reflection on a once proud Royal Air Force that has been dragged down by self serving politicians with their own agendas and bean counters with an obsession with pennies, whilst millions are wasted.
And they wonder why good people are leaving in droves.
Count me in for a donation should this despicable matter not by resolved
You just couldn't make it up.............

 

[Get Tae]

Count me in too, I knew Gary, he would be shaking his head at this one.........

 

[Scaley brat]

Absolutely disgraceful.
when our illustrious leaders make these sort of cock-up's, it's good to see that the rank and file (goaters) are willing to rally round to help out.

Consider me down to donate if required, but I seriously hope that this will be rectified 'in house'

Same here, I'm baffled at the thinking process these people use when they treat the guys at the sharp end this way, it's truly unforgiveable DT_Xtremez_17:
Money here if needed too !

 

[Max]

I can't imagine that lying slapper cherie being sent a bill for tea and biscuits if tony drowned in his own bull**it I'd imagine it might cost slightly less than the 2012 olympics but only just and taken from the public coffers that's equality for you eh! Labour the peoples party DT_Xtremez_06: