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| Knifeman neighbor killed as schoolboy defends his mother | |
| 2010-05-02 | |
| James Killen was in his school uniform when he raced to confront his mothers attacker -- a neighbour -- after she was stabbed and left covered in blood. The 18 year-old tried to wrest a kitchen knife from the assailant before the man died in the struggle. His mother, Sandra Crawford, 53, an air stewardess, then staggered outside her red-brick, detached house in St Albans, Herts, before collapsing in her nightclothes. She is now fighting for her life after being flown to hospital. Detectives initially arrested Mr Killen, an A-level student, on suspicion of murder but they released him on Friday on police bail until next month. Senior investigative sources say they now believe that Jonathan London, 46, died after Mr Killen tried to protect his mother.
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| Posted by:lotp |
| #3 A candidate for the George Cross if there ever was one. Clearly fits the definition of “awe-inspiring and humbling courage." The George Cross was originally intended to be the civilian equivalent of the Victoria Cross. The George Cross was instituted on Sept. 24, 1940 by King George V in recognition of the many acts of civilian bravery. King George VI Institutes the George Cross The King said, 'in order that they should be worthy and promptly recognised I have decided to create, at once, a new mark of honour for men and women in all walks of civilian life. I propose to give my name to this new distinction which will consist of the George Cross, which will rank next to the Victoria Cross and the George Medal for wider distribution.' While the George Cross was originally intended as the equivalent to the Victoria Cross, the medal was later awarded to military personnel who carried out acts of bravery where direct enemy force was not involved. The George Cross ranks second to the Victoria Cross in the wearing of medals and replaced the Empire Gallantry medal. All holders of the Empire Gallantry medal were instructed to exchange their medals for the George Cross. This was the first time that one award had been substituted with another. However, in 1971 holders of the Albert Medal and the Edward medal were invited to exchange their awards for the George Cross. The Design of the George Cross The medal was designed by Percy Metcalfe. The ribbon is dark blue and 1.5 inches (4cm) in width. The ribbon bar is distinguished by a small replica cross at the centre. In addition, bars are awarded to the holder of the George Cross in recognition to further acts of bravery, but to date no additional bars have been awarded. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-05-02 12:05 |
| #2 kitchen knives to be banned next, followed by dull sporks |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-05-02 11:52 |
| #1 Great story. The kid should only get 15 years for this, being England and all. |
| Posted by: Perfesser 2010-05-02 01:04 |