Wednesday Hero was started to put a spotlight on the men and women of the United States military and the bravery their show day in and day out. But on a few occasions a service members of an allied nation has been profiled. Such is the case this week.

Despite being shot twice during an ambush in Afghanistan, an SAS (Special Air Service) soldier from Australia lashed himself to the front of his patrol vehicle so he wouldn’t be left behind if he passed out from loss of blood and kept on fighting.

The Digger is expected to be recommended for a high level bravery award.

Suffering from serious upper body wounds, the soldier struggled on to the front of his SAS long range patrol vehicle (LRPV) and, under heavy fire, used a rope to attach himself firmly between the vehicle’s bull bar and radiator.

Once he was secured, and there was no chance that he would fall off if he fainted, he picked up his rifle and resumed firing at the enemy during a two-hour fighting withdrawal.

SAS troops and their special forces comrades from the Commando Regiment are well aware of the slow and painful death that awaits them if they are captured by the Taliban.

The Digger, who cannot be identified, faded in and out of consciousness, emptying several magazines as volleys of enemy rounds and rocket propelled grenades, rained down around him.

He was finally evacuated from the battle field at high speed still lashed to the front of the LRPV.

A source told The Courier-Mail the Digger was now “up and about” and would recover fully from his serious gunshot wounds. His heroic deeds will be recognised when he is recommended for a high level bravery award.

Several others engaged in the do-or-die battle on September 2 are also in line for top honours.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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TheMasterOfTheUniverse decided that Pet needed some flowers,because the roses are in a dormant period, due to the freezing cold weather here in Florida.

Some of the Brats thought they made good whisker scratchers..

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Toesies and Tummies can be found in abundance by
visiting TheCatBlogosphere

Kashim had Astrid do an amazing header Thanks !!!

The BengalBrats expressed their dismay with their human Pet,
who rested instead of getting the Bad Kitty Festival Of Chaos up…

Tigger say’s come on mom…………

So with my human apologies firmly in your mind..

Rahel starts us off with Expect the Unexpected

Elms in the Yard.

Pet thinks “Expect the Unexpected” would have been the perrrfect theme, cause she had this almost ready to post when the power went out…

Parker sharesTattle Tail Tuesday posted at Perfectly Parker.

Keep them guessing.

Sir Woody decided that he and Parker must be long lost cousins cause thats Woodrows philosophy….

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SonnyBob waits quietly

Debra celebrates the coming weekend with Finally Friday posted at MANX MNEWS.

Babeth presents This Stress posted at House of Chaos. Loup-Garou a stressed kitty

Mog gave us three submissions.
Finally Friday-6

Caturday-Dirt

The really bad kitty cat post

Bad Kitty!

Cheysuli’s submission is Big Catnip and Chey-tocks

Cute tocks!!

House of the (Mostly) Black Cats aka Hot(M)BC aka The “Hotties’ offered this beautiful picture for his Happy Fat Eric’s Purrthday!

>. Happy Fat Eric’s Purrthday

>. SirWoody says thanks

Edition No.69 will be hosted by Zed Monster @ the BKCFoC homeon Nov 02, 2008.

Thanks for participating.. and thanks to all for your patience!