'Bravest' soldier mourned.Byline: Matthew Cooper
Matthew Cooper (b. 1962) is a former reporter for Time who, along with New York Times HUNDREDS of mourners paid their last respects to a soldier described by his regimental colonel as "the bravest of the brave" for his efforts to save a mortally wounded comrade in Afghanistan. The family and girlfriend of Shaun Bush - who died in Selly Oak Hospital ten days after being caught in an explosion - were among dozens of non-service personnel who wore the hackle hack·le 1 n. 1. Any of the long, slender, often glossy feathers on the neck of a bird, especially a male domestic fowl. 2. of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Queen's Division. The regiment was formed on April 23, 1968, as part of the reforms of the army that saw the creation of the first 'large infantry regiments', by the amalgamation of the during the ceremony at Coventry Cathedral. The service heard that Fusilier Bush, 24, was injured while attempting to rescue his platoon sergeant during a foot patrol in August. Paying tribute to the serviceman, the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Rev Dr Christopher Cocksworth, described him as a dedicated soldier "full of humour, love and goodness". The bishop told the service that Fusilier Bush - a much-loved son, brother and nephew - had suffered his injuries in a great act of bravery. Fusilier Bush, who was from Coventry, died at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine in Birmingham on August 25. Attending the funeral were Sean's girlfriend, Amy Taggart, his father Carl, his brother Lewis and sister Hannah. Tears for a hero: The funeral of Fusilier Shaun Bush, who died trying to save a wounded colleague in Afghanistan. CAPTION(S): Tributes: Fusilier Shaun Bush. |
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