Gary Prout CGC
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If not me, then who? if not now, then when? Conspicuous Gallantry Cross recipient, Invictus games captain & 2 x medalist, disabled veteran and Youtuber!
Joined August 2010
Absolutely physically broken today, . 100% worth it. #differentlyabled #cancer #britisharmy #UKSpecialforces.
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I've had a really tough couple of weeks and it didn't quite feel appropriate to celebrate a recent anniversary. It needs celebrating though. What an incredible Event, what an absolute privilege. #InvictusGames #InvictusFamily
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This was me, 6 months into a military career about to deploy to Iraq. 22 years old, 5 ft 7, 60kgs wet and could get away with shaving twice a week (but i didnt). I looked like a child. Thankfully those around me judged me on my output, not my appearance.
A British police officer today . 5ft nothing and straight out of primary school WTF
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A historic and incredibly proud day. Our families 5th unbroken generation of British Soldiers has just been dropped off at AFC Harrogate. Our only words of advice were "enjoy it" and "do as you're told" . Images include his Grandad, Great Grandad, Great Great Grandad MM
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Imagine making a "you are weak, look at me, arnt i great" video about a senior member of the armed forces who had a horiffic episode, wrote a suicide letter and disappeared with the intent of killing themselfs (They are safe and recieving help). You fucking rat. Do better.
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A simple caption beside my name. "If not me, then who? . If not now, then when?" . A caption that has been presented to me by two fantastic people at critical moments of my life. A statement I issued myself that influenced the outcome of a tough day in foreign lands.
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Major Dick Winters read #invictus today (i dont care what anyone says). But honestly this was truly fantastic 👏 @lewis_damian #IAMHere #iam10
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@JohnnyMercerUK This is an interesting development. Here's some non political thoughts. Veterans never ask one another if they've been on combat operations, it (imho) really dosnt matter. However if a veteran claims to have been on combat operations and they haven't that really does matter.
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WE'VE BEEN HAD! . Apparently Trevor Coult set a snap ambush and we went exactly where he wanted. He was so thorough in his planning that his mate has said he even printed out the letter, framed it, mounted it on his wall and showed her on a call.
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@antmiddleton My great uncle was one of the original member of 1st Special Boat Section. I never heard him disrespecting other members of the armed forces. And this quote aged well.
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This is where my journey began. I will be forever grateful to my wife @millyalert for getting me through this period. This was not my #invictusfavouratemoment this is what lead me to it. @WeAreInvictus #FavouriteInvictusMoment @CRPS_Awareness
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If you claim to be a military expert and are shocked at the loss of a #challenger2 in combat then you really are not a military expert . No person I know with basic military knowledge is shocked or surprised at the loss of an MBT in battle. Any MBT will be defeated.
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This looks like care, compassion, empathy and selfless commitment. Rushing to the aid of complete strangers in a country he doesn't call his own. This represents my 12 years of service in the British Army. Nothing in that programme made me think of my service. #Panorama
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@maj_retd_fox The fact families poured to the air head and physically passed their children to our lads tells a story in itself. That's the impact I will remember. The result is shit, but we didn't make those decisions.
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@BrianWoodMC From this day to the ending of the world,.But we in it shall be rememberèd—.We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;.For he to-day that sheds his blood with me.Shall be my brother;.
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Thank you to everyone who supported my walk up Pen Y Fan a week ago today. Sadly we Lost Rob on Tuesday morning. RIP my friend.
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@ptsdresolution One of your ambassadors is taking pleasure knowing another veteran with PTSD is suicidal, all because they do not get on with one another. This is absolutely horiffic, having a "chuckle" on hearing the news. Get a grip. I am not a nameless account.
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Fantastic night at Regimental Boxing. Great to watch the event with my brother and my Nephew.
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42 miles done, looking and feeling strong. Sitting in 5th place
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It's easy to gain weight when disabled. Food in moderation + increase your output= results. Suit was before for my mates who are comedians
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Watching my Nephew officially passing into military service. Our families 5th Generation of unbroken service. His father has over 30 years and is still going. Hugely proud . @CO_AFC
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@JohnGrugan @MilitaryBanter You don't have to have a gallantry award to make an assessment on someone with one.
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Watching One Brit Wonder #onebritwonder on netflix. @JamesBlunt is an absolute headcase. He randomly crowd surfed about 100 metres to us prior to this pic. Absolute legend
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.". Delighted they are on our side. BZ.
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"If not me then who? If not now then when?" Words I have lived by all my life, words that @martincolclough shared at the beginning of the Invictus games. 5 years today! Loved every minute since #FavouriteInvictusMoment
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@BBCBreaking Are people not reading the article? . The person assisting her was a terrorist who was providing intelligence to the Canadian authorities, he was not Canadian intelligence staff. The two are incredibly separate things.
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On this day 6 years ago I was competing at the inaugural @WeAreInvictus games in London. Thank you to everyone that made this possible, and to all the supporters that made competing an absolute pleasure . I am the master of my fate,.I am the captain of my soul. @matthewcpinsent
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@matthewdmarsden For someone that posts about the truth a lot, why are you asking me to stop posting the truth?.
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I was working in Dublin yesterday, seeing the number of people wearing poppies filled me with hope that the brave men of Ireland were receiving the recognition they rightfully deserve. Lest we forget.
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36 started, 36 topped, 36 down safe and well. Thank you everyone involved. Truly humbled .
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I left school with zero academic qualifications. I enlisted into the Armed forces and found an organisation that believed in my potential and willing to invest in me. When I left I utalised that self belief and skills I had built to find a job in an amazing consultancy. I now.
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Sat behind Hillary Clinton on a flight from Newark to london on Thrs, Secret service guy was sweet!
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@MilitaryBanter @Naturelover9908 @Franksie73 I want them to prove they are .1, English .2, A lover.3, love someone who is English . Fucking English Loving walts.
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Absolutely loved @jamesdeeganMC statement that Medals are not about ability just opportunity. So powerful. Every day is Remembrance day
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I, for one, am looking forward to the Invictus Games Anniversary next week. Please don't listen to people making up attention grabbing headlines. They're full of shit. It's about the competitors, their team mates and their families. #InvictusGames #InvictusAnniversary.
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On this day, 6 years ago we announced our engagement in front of millions of viewers lol @millyalert @hollywills @the_speakmans
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Great to meet @LewisHamilton and amazing to hear he's onboard with the @InvictusLondon @H4HTinHut
http://t.co/swlcsaWfEF.
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The invictus games allowed me to rediscover myself. As a direct result of the games I've found fulltime employment and I constantly share the story of my journey. And finally our greatest achievement of all. This wouldnt have happened without #FavouriteInvictusMoment
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Just started listening to Stephen Kings the Shining on audible. Then I get to my hotel.
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Monday morning walk! Only with 50% body weight thanks to the epic Alter G tredmill @HelpforHeroes bought us! http://t.co/zqhiBHC5wY.
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An image taken by @LDLtCav_LE_Offr . Isolated on a rooftop 36 hours before RnR with no idea what would be happening next. Just one of many days.
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No one gives a fuck what Paul Golding thinks. Bloke is constantly hanging on the shirt tails of our armed forces but was photographed attending remembrance day with underwear on his head. Your opinion is shit mate.
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@RealDeniseWelch its me and Marsha Stubbs! Cheers for the picture #PrideOfBritainAwards
http://t.co/tkLulYbYyo.
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Down in Brecon supporting my Brother who's competing in another Ultra Marathon. Pretty sure it's exactly as I left it
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What exactly are the far right achieving today. Cant be a counter rally when there is no rally. Cant be protecting when there is no vandals. So rioting for no reason and spreading covid. Makes sense.
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I'd never seen this image untill tonight. This is what happens when a FOB is placed on a forward facing slope to the enemy. The taliban get to send you air mail. Thankfully 107mm Katyusha rocket doesn't fragment as well as our ammo. Always with a smile!
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@StefAlterNerd Stef run the checks yourself. He used the Platimum jubilee letter to make his. The queens frail signature produces an exact match
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Hearing the sad news that Ram Bahadur LIMBU VC has passed away. His incredible citation is found here. RIP .#VictoriaCross.#Gurkha
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This is the precise moment I found out I had been selected to represent the British Armed Forces. I had seen my name in the list and I was over the moon. I was overwhelmed when I seen my name alongside @gentlemanjack66 as the Archery team Captains #FavouriteInvictusMoment
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Both Harry and Her Majesty The Queen hold very special places in my past. I've avoided all the claims and counters that have littered the press, in my opinion it is none of my business. I hope this statement that offers both resolution and privacy is fulfilled. God Save the Queen
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@LandRover_UK @InvictusLondon came first in the archery Qualification. Cracking performance from team GB! Proud man. http://t.co/HUaUjsRoDf.
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Beautiful day remembering absent friends. Me with my eldest.
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@jamesdeeganMC compketed The Angry Sea. Consumed it in 3 days. I've never demolished a book like it. Superb! Blown away! Action every page!.
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A local moved there in 1982 and recalls it being called Coult Avenue back then. Just need to confirm no Delorians went missing from the Dunmurry factory before we can confirm this as 100% Bullshit.
Who wants to do some investigation? Trevor Coult has doubled down on his trolling the trolls comment. My post contains speculation. I'm too busy to confirm. PSB for context and info
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@Brockholme @BrokenByWar @JohnnyMercerUK Hi mate, just got him briefly. He's taking a break and recieving some support in the background from JM and a couple of agencies but is broken by Veterans UK . I've asked him to keep in touch with me. @reallisabilling.
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Pretty sure I live in one of the most beautiful places in the UK
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@JohnnyMercerUK Is it cards printed or cards in hands of veterans? . Asking for a friend. #movinghouse #untraceable #eyebrows #eyebrowsoff.
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I own them because I earned them - I wear them to remember those who sacrificed everything. http://t.co/gd6GDpRVFJ.
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The Games were an opportunity for the Wounded Injured and Sick Forces member to focus on a goal, embrace the sporting challenge and re discover ourselves after our lives had changed. Tomorrow, to mark 5 years I will be sharing those life changing moments #favouriteinvictusmoment
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I witnessed the devastation of Explosively Formed Projectiles in Iraq. I was also briefed on the source of these precision created weapons. Before you condem and express your "outrage" at an "assassination" educate yourself. To defeat evil you need to terrorise the terrorists.
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Find myself facilitating Business Leaders all around the world. Do not use the entrance standard as a measure of an organisation. Look at the quality of the leaver.#britisharmy #believeinpotential.
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@protecths @thejazzmanblues @Katewms They didn't execute him, they removed the switch from a credible IED.
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@mattjwillis and @EmmaWillis take a bow. Absolutely compelling. I think you have helped many people. A must watch #fightingaddiction.
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