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Date Posted: 20:58:44 08/02/07 Thu
Author: Roy Sheriff
Subject: Happy Days

What a result. The day started early for many serving and ex servicemen and women who travelled from all over the UK. Everyone was suited and booted so as to try and protect identities of those still serving.
Massive last leaflet drop in Ashtead, Epsom and Leatherhead all day Wednesday before council meeting at 1900hrs, to continue to try educate locals of why we needed this home.
The council meeting had approx 150 people there (mainly forces connected) of all ages. We had about 10 of the boys (all still inpatients at Headley Court) all 18-26 years old approx, mainly all amputees come along also. The reception they got from all the abled bodied was unbelieveable. The bravery of these young men ( some of who have been M in D) who don't yet seem to realise what they have done. They are just so modest it was a real pleasure to be amongst them.

To actually see some men with tears in the eyes of all ages and ranks was unbelievabe. The tension and emotion in the rooms whilst waiting for the result, after everyone had worked so hard..

The women councilors did the military proud, many being mothers of children probably about same age as Headley boys. However somee of the male councillors abstained and showed a complete yellow back.

If you don't agree with 36 grays lane then say so but at least have the bottle to vote against not sit on the fence.

Afterwards the Headley Boys was (unannounced to pub) taken to a local pub in Dorking and the reception they got was unbelievable. Due to all the press and TV coverage over last 10 days everyone seemed to want to know these kids instead of hiding from them.

It was a great day for all our children and future grandchildren who may one day join the forecs or be serving at present. We all hope they never have to visit Headley Court but if they do then they now have excellent facities for their families to be close by.

Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign.

Roy

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