Bali Bombers Executed

Australian Broadcasting Corporation ^ | 9th November 2008

[LukeL]

How about just dumping him in shark infested waters alive.

[PotatoHeadMick]

Thank you for listing those honours, I had never heard of the stories (except for Kim Patra who wrote a book about her experiences) and it’s inspiring to read them. Just so as not to confuse our American friends it should be pointed out that “thongs” are not what they are in the States but are in fact light, plastic, flip flop sandals, common footwear in Bali but hardly the sort of thing you’d want to be wearing when pulling people out of burning buildings.

Are those first two awards Australian replacements for the British George Cross and George Medal? If so as you rightly point out they are the equivalent of the Victoria Cross, awarded for valour beyond the call of duty the only difference being that it is courage not actually in the face of the enemy.

[naturalman1975]

Are those first two awards Australian replacements for the British George Cross and George Medal? If so as you rightly point out they are the equivalent of the Victoria Cross, awarded for valour beyond the call of duty the only difference being that it is courage not actually in the face of the enemy.

More or less, yes.

Until 1975, Australians received imperial honours - Honours, Orders, decorations, and medals under the same system as the United Kingdom. Australians remain eligible for such awards, and there are still many Australians who hold them, but since 1975, the Australian Honours system has been in operation, and Australians normally receive such awards in preference to British honours.

Because of its special place in history, the Victoria Cross was retained as the supreme award for valour in the presence of the enemy - technically speaking a new award 'The Victoria Cross for Australia' was created, but it is identical in all respects to the imperial VC. No VCs for Australia have yet been awarded (the last Australian to receive the VC being Warrant Officer Keith Payne in 1969).

All other imperial bravery decorations were replaced with Australian decorations.

The George Cross (GC) was replaced by the Cross of Valour (CV).

The George Medal (GM) was replaced by the Star of Courage (SC).

The Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) was replaced the the Bravery Medal (BM).

The Queen's Commendation for Bravery was replaced by the Commendation for Brave Conduct.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

A brother of Amrozi says his brother is a martyr. "We confirm that our brother has passed away. Now his soul is flying with the green birds into heaven," he said.

Here's another good candidate for the firing squad.

[Sherman Logan]

And they will stand with us, as we send you to your fates

Sadly, I wouldn't bet on this anymore.

[The Great RJ]

I am certain that the Bali bombers have faced the ultimate judgment for their crimes are are NOT enjoying any paradise with 72 virgins.

[FTL]

Three less Obama supporters. We need to expose the Left and their support of Terrorism and anti-Americanism, and the photos and memorials help.

[Winged Hussar]

Three fewer terrorists; good riddance.

[Winged Hussar]

Hey Israel—you could learn a lesson from Indonesia in how to deal with terrorists.

[dbz77]

We have three more good sand Nazi terrorists.

[Clintons Are White Trash]

I was thinking the same thing - I’m thinking this jerk is hell getting his eyes pecked out by buzzards than “flying with green birds”.

[amom]

Thanks for your service. Stay safe.

[amom]

Thanks for putting names to the fallen and the heroes.

A moment of silence for the fallen.

Salute to the heroes.

It’s good to know we are rid of a few more cowards who do harm to the innocent.

[Eddie01]

In times like these, news of terrorists being shot through the heart are especially comforting.

[Cacique]

bump

[Mr. Silverback]

AMEN!

[Mr. Silverback]

Is that woman in the top photo Hannabeth Luke?

[Mr. Silverback]

Happy Veterans Day, brother.

Thank you for serving. Good luck, good hunting and a safe return.

[naturalman1975]

It is - taking 17 year old Tom Singer out of the flames.