[bullseyebarb]

Reading a piece by Michael Yon today in which he writes that the courage of the British soldier under fire goes unsung and British soldiers have told him that recognition at home rarely happens. Now there's a sad statement.

I found one item very interesting. He was visiting with the 4 Rifles in Basra at the time and was informed that they get a great deal of moral support from one English lady. She sends handwritten letters frequently to the group. Expensive bottles of scotch to any wounded, plus a handwritten letter to each. Handwritten letters to the families of wounded or killed. The lady in question is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. She is Royal Colonel of 4 Rifles, so I suppose you could say that comes with the territory. But the fact that she takes the time to write all by hand says something positive about her. After all, she could easily have some secretary type a note and just sign it. She has also invited soldiers and their families to her home.