Zeroes blast hero

I cannot believe that someone that call themselves "British" can stoop to a level of total ignorance as the BNP have now done.
I have just today finished reading Beharrys book "Barefoot solider" and I was so moved by his acts of sheer selfleness I tried to use the internet to find an email address to say thank-you to him and his comrades for the efforts and sacrifice they have endured during this bloody war. I come across this artical and I feel sick to my stomach that such vile people comment in this way. Read the damd book and tell me it didnt effect you in anyway, if it does not then you are alongside people with the heart of a brick and the same compasion of the tyrant these brave men like Beharry are trying to rid us of........ sleep well Mr Griffin - though i suspect you do

Mark W

By mark w.. Posted June 6 2009 at 11:38 PM.

"With the greatest of respect to Mr Beharry, a VC in this case was not warranted. People have won the honour before for laying their lives down knowing full well they would die in order to save their comrades.

Before the witch hunt gets any worse, I suggest people do the research.


By Ritchie. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:25 AM."

So because Johnson Beharry didn't die he doesn't deserve his VC? He has more courage in his little finger than any of you armchair critics will ever possess in your entire lives. The BNP are a bunch of racist scumbags, and it goes to show that the BNP and their supporters are illiterate, ignorant and extremely stupid, judging by the original article and these comments here. I also suggest that the soldiers commenting stop speaking for every soldier. All the soldiers I know fully applaud this man for what he did.

Try reading Beharry's book, then you won't be so bigoted. He's a hero.

By Vicky.. Posted May 25 2009 at 11:43 AM.

What a moron, we don't want your kind in politics.

By Trevor.. Posted May 21 2009 at 4:28 PM.

BNP is exposed once again instead of praising our national heros they bring discrimination into it!!! well done, anyone with two brain cells can see your lies, & loved your campaign using American actors!!! talking about being TWO FACED!

By David Levi.. Posted May 19 2009 at 6:54 AM.

As per usual the BNP forget that there are many ethnic minorities that now make up Britain and majority are second generation citizens. Instead of looking for ways to bridge the gap that they clearly feel, they poke petty holes into a national award. Whilst the average person ;ooks at what has ben acheived the BNP looks at the colour of the person. When foreign nationals fight for a country that is not of their heritage the BNP are still so stupid and ignorant to bemoan about it. Get a life, please.

By Merci.. Posted May 18 2009 at 11:17 PM.

To be honest, the consequences of Beharry's injuries should prove to the world what he went through for himself and for his country. If you read the citation very well you would see that he so deserved a VC. Black, White, English, Grenadian he did for us. Bless

By Andrew G (peckham).. Posted May 18 2009 at 9:33 PM.

Johnson Beharry vc, totally deserves the vc for his courage and bravery. With such servere injuries he almost certainly could have thought about his own life first and yet he did no such thing. Instead, he showed that the lives of his comrades were more valid than his.
even if someone looks at ethnicity then one can say it is about time that ethnic minorities are recognised for their great sacrifices.
However the VC does not discriminate against colour. Bravery is bravery!

By sp, london.. Posted May 18 2009 at 5:23 PM.

I am proud of all of our armed forces, even the weakest needs a lot of guts to do the duties asked of them today. They all deserve recognition for their service and this award to Cpl Beharry exemplifies the courage and loyalty of our people, one to another. The BNP use the Union Flag as though it were their exclusive property. It is not. Those whose bodies wear it as a shroud have a true claim on its glory. Cpl Beharry is fortunate indeed not to be listed in that number.

By Malcolm Dunn.. Posted May 18 2009 at 11:03 AM.

"I'd love to see how Nick Griffin and his band of nasty thugs would have fared in the same circumstances.


By Trevor. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:55 PM."


What drive off fast to save your mates, hmm what would I do

By John.. Posted May 18 2009 at 8:01 AM.

The BNP only question it because he is black, how come they don't question any VC's presented to white solders?
You don't need to scratch too deep to reveal their nasty agenda...
Disgusting, racist cowards

By Bri.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:34 PM.

Pte Beharry is undoubtedly a brave guy and merited a military honour, but whether a VC is appropriate is debatable. The civilian honours system has been utterly debased by NuLab and I see no reason why the military honours system should remain unaffected.

By Allan Sharp.. Posted May 17 2009 at 9:32 PM.

Re:Dave (Hull)When young men and women join the arm forces it's not with intent to win distinctions and J.Beharry is no different,instead of sitting in the comfort of your home and talking nonsense, why not go down to your local TA centre and join up as a partime soldier and get a taste of army life,or have you not got the bottle?

By Kamard.. Posted May 17 2009 at 9:18 PM.

I'd love to see how Nick Griffin and his band of nasty thugs would have fared in the same circumstances.

By Trevor.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:55 PM.

Just goes to show why Griffin and his racist chums are not a viable option for election.
I could write more, but the likes of Griffin take no notice; all they are getting is free publicity near to the local election time.

By Phil Ellaway.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:27 PM.

Well with views like this , Mr Griffins party wont be going far in the elections and with vile rants like this deservidly so. Regarding the ex and still serving members of the armed forces who think that Pte Beharry did'nt deserve the VC, he was awarded it from higher-up and I know that most of the armed forces do what they do as its their job and not for medals. Lets keep politics out of the armed forces.

By John ( Corby ) Ex-Forces.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:07 PM.

Ill chosen time for this comment from Mr Griffin, he is in my view state led, just does enough to keep the BNP simmering, left wing rejoice, BNP members should show concern why he should be willing to make these comments before an election, I thought the Gurkhas comment was another ill timed comment, couple this with some of his Euro candidates with NF pasts, tis not difficult to assess, the soldier's VC, mmm debatable, but a brave lad nonetheless in the thick of it for this nation of ours, top lad

By colin auty.. Posted May 17 2009 at 6:06 PM.

I agree with serving soldiers who have commented on this. It was a brave act worthy of a medal perhaps the MM or DCM but not the VC. If you research the VC and the histroy of this medal and find out why it is normally given out, you will see that political correctness may of played a part in awarding the VC to Pte Geharry.

By James.. Posted May 17 2009 at 5:13 PM.

I agree with other serving soldiers who have commented on this. It was a brave act there is no question of that, he definitely deserved a medal but the VC? Have any of you studied the kind of acts the VC has normally been given for? Well I have and I can tell you as brave as his actions were this didn’t warrant the VC, perhaps the MM or the DCM but not the VC.

People who are commenting on this are allowing their emotions to get the better of them without knowing the full facts, I suggest you look into the history of the VC and you will find the BNP are probably right to say this is a political award.

By Jim.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:56 PM.

I am a BNP supporter and normally agree with Nicks comments but I do think hes made a mistake here.
If someones done a brave act then the level of medal shouldnt be questioned.
I hope Nick will retract this view, he is someone who can say 'ok I made a misjudgement' and this is one of the few occassions where this should be said.

By john.. Posted May 17 2009 at 5:03 PM.

"Give Nick a week or two with the lads in afganistan then let him talk!!!


By Davy Belfast"

Yes why not, as an ex-squadie I know he'll get a good reception & not the one you are hoping for!

By John.. Posted May 17 2009 at 5:03 PM.

Give Nick a week or two with the lads in afganistan then let him talk!!!

By Davy Belfast.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:52 PM.

Would Mr Griffin please send me his passport number, I would like to book him on a flight to Afghanistan (bit quiet in Iraq at the moment)!!!
Part of the criteria for the award of a VC is that the potential recipient must have been in a situation where there is a 90% chance of not surviving. Apart from Pte Beharry's actions in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers in extracting them from the two ambushes I would say that standing on the top of an APC in the middle of a firefight to extract the vehicle commander probably qualifies anyway!! As for the contributor who thinks he should have got a DSM or MM, fat lot you know about awards, the DSM WAS a Naval award and both have not been awarded since 1994 post the Awards Review of 1993!

By Mike.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:33 PM.

Pte Beharry showed initiative and great courage driving through the ambush, taking his own crew and leading five other Warriors to safety. He then demonstrated outstanding bravery by extracting his wounded colleagues from the vehicle, all the time exposed to further enemy fire.

The BNP arn't fit to shine his shoes.

By Gillian.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:30 PM.

As a serving soldier myself, this only confirms what we in our regt been talking about for years! Deserves a medal yes, but not a VC! we soldiers been talking about this for years, it was definately a political award.

By John.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:28 PM.

has Griffin ever been in the forces??? what is up with him, first they pick on the Gurkhas, now Mr Beharry


find someone else to pick on AND leave the forces ALONE

By ex Kingo.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:20 PM.

The bnp just lost my vote!

By David McCann.. Posted May 17 2009 at 4:11 PM.

The entire BNP don't even have the energy contained in the man's fart to even comment on the award. I didn't think I could be anymore disgusted with this lot than I was before. Pure desperation.

By myss.. Posted May 17 2009 at 3:58 PM.

A massive own goal by the BNP. Shows them up for the cretins they are!
He saved the lives of his fellow comrades & returned them to their families. Do they give a damn what colour soldier saved their loved ones? Do they heck. All they know is, due to this brave young man, they got their loved ones back. He also survived being shot in the head. Go tell it to the marines - and never come back.

By Barbara W Brown.. Posted May 17 2009 at 3:23 PM.

Disgusting ABSOLUTLY disgusting.

By leyla.. Posted May 17 2009 at 2:42 PM.

As a BNP member and ex member of the armed forces I am sure that Pte Beharry should be praised highly for his actions that day. It is up to the MOD to decide the award. This government is a shambles and as the Euro Vote approaches we will see more of this to come. Still its not as bad as claiming money for your already PAID MORTGAGE when our soldiers are so poorly equiped and still having to buy their own gear. They should be sent to the front line.

By Woodsy (Tyneside).. Posted May 17 2009 at 12:06 PM.

No-one is questioning his bravery, just whether this act was worthy of the Victoria Cross.

I would tend to say not. Worthy of a medal - no doubt - but not the Victoria Cross.

Sorry if that offends, it's my opinion.

By andrew white.. Posted May 17 2009 at 1:43 PM.

In no way was beharrys award of the VC anything to do with PC government or anything else that people seem to be spurting on this comments page.
As previuosly stated by many he drove though an enemy ambush twice and on one of those occasions he also stood on top of the gunners turret in full view of the enemy to get his commander out of a burning vehicle, he then went back to get the guys out of the back safely. Also on the second occasion he was blinded concussed by an rpg that detonated inches from his head but managed to drive the AFV to safety despite having no optics on his turret due to another RPG detonation and him being half blind and severly concussed
The BNP are a bunch of racist idiots and anyone that supports these comments should take a long hard look at themselves. I can bet that everyone who agrees with there comments has never even served in the forces

By Dean.. Posted May 17 2009 at 2:17 PM.

The only reason that the BNP have questioned the award of Pte Beharry VC is because of his skin colour. Had he been white, the BNP would not have questioned the award.

MASSIVE own goal you redneck muppets.

By Biped.. Posted May 17 2009 at 1:50 PM.

I wonder how many voters are going to vote for the other parties after Nick Griffin´s sick rants? If only all members of the armed forces were like Johnson Beharry. We can all be proud of him. I can feel nothing for Nick Griffin and the BNP.

By Grimbo.. Posted May 17 2009 at 2:27 PM.

I have just read your article on Beharry, also the comments already made. I must say on the whole I am proud of the amount of people that have supported Beharry. Why is it even in question though?
He is a brave soldier, he is fighting for HIS country. If other soldiers are not given a medal, then it is a problem with the government not the HERO soldiers.

How dare this fat man comment on such an act of bravery. Most of his supporters are unemployed anyway, with no chance of getting a job, purely because they dont want to.

I am not political in any way, I do not care who governs this country, what I do care about is how people behave.

I will say this to the bnp man, sorry cant remember your name, my children are mixed race, we have never claimed a benefit, my daughter is a qualified nurse and my son is at university, on my funds I would hasten to add!!!

How many of the fat man's supporters can say that?

Shame on you, and shame on anyone who votes for you.

Hazel

By Hazel Field.. Posted May 17 2009 at 2:27 PM.

I certainly would not challenge his courage. However, did the situation warrant a VC. It appears the BNP have support

I ask the critics of the BNP not to be emotional but to understand what really has to be done to win one, and look at the Beharry situation. As far as I'm concerned he deserves it, until I have evidence to the contrary. Should contrary evidence appear, don't be emotional, look at the situation

By gavi oughton.. Posted May 17 2009 at 12:52 PM.

Johnson Beharry was shot IN THE HEAD while driving his Warrior AFV and kept driving even though he was blinded in one eye and deafened and could not hear any instructions given to him as his helmet had been blown off and his hatch was on fire.

Previously he has jumped on top of his turret in full view of the enemy and pulled out his commander who was unconcious under enemy fire.

After his injuries he was not expected to live as shrapnel had torn through his brain and he will suffer for the rest of his life.

Anyone else want to question his courage or his award from the comfort of their armchair?

Thanks Bob, Johnson Beharry is a hero in anyones book, As for the bnp they are all cowards.

By pauline Green.. Posted May 17 2009 at 1:06 PM.

Looks like people are trying to take the heat off the LIEbour, CONservatives, Lib dims with attacks on the BNP, usual load of tripe we are used to before the elections.

By steve.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:52 AM.

I see the labour party have started their usual lie fest against the BNP, Labour are terrified of losing votes to the BNP. This is just a smokescreen to take the heat off the scum MPs.

By chris799.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:48 AM.

I wonder how those that have given their lives feel about a VC being given out so cheaply.

With the greatest of respect to Mr Beharry, a VC in this case was not warranted. People have won the honour before for laying their lives down knowing full well they would die in order to save their comrades.

Before the witch hunt gets any worse, I suggest people do the research.

By Ritchie.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:25 AM.

All the idiot comments from people saying the BNP were right in saying these are as idiotic as the BNP themselves. How many of them have served in the Forces? Beharry VC was shot in the head helping his comrades and deservedly recieved recognition.

By Jack Daniels.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:26 AM.

Yet another pathetic attempt at maligning the BNP.

And if anyone believes that this so called "positive discrimination" isn't happening in the UK, in all quarters, then they are either deluded or civil servants!

By Tonyb.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:20 AM.

Well done BNP, you just lost my families vote.
Racist cretins

By Gary.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:20 AM.

The VC is the highest award we have and should only be awarded in exceptional cases of bravery and not everytime a soldier is wounded by enemy action. If a medal was warranted it should have been the MM (military medal) or DSM (distinguished service medal) which would have been more appropriate in this case.

By Tommo.. Posted May 17 2009 at 11:00 AM.

The problem is here that however much we dont like BNP , they might just be right ?

Read ALL the comments, other soldiers also tend to think they may be.

By pete.. Posted May 17 2009 at 10:59 AM.

Whether he deserved or not,he's a rare breed of man,who,went into danger to save his comrades. Let the people who dare criticise,him,and his fellow V.C. winners,say that to their faces.I hope the critics die of shame.

By Colin Birkett.. Posted May 17 2009 at 10:47 AM.

I've just read the article about Johnson Beharry and feel disgusted that the BNP has launched such a vile attack on this HERO!!! If they think it's so easy maybe they should pick up a weapon and try doing the job. Until they have they should keep there mouths shut and thank God that we have men and women like Johnson willing to put there lives on the line to protect our freedom.

By Raoul (Luton).. Posted May 17 2009 at 10:31 AM.

What I cannot understand about the whole issue is that, how many people or soldiers were awarded with medals within the last 5 years? Why is BNP singling out Beharry? Who has sacrifice his live for the country he love. Is that not racist?? What have they done..nothing..they are infact jealous for his achievements.....There is no way that British people with right minds will ever vote for them....COWARDS

By Moses.. Posted May 17 2009 at 10:18 AM.

i see the attacks on the BNP are coming in thick and fast. What are the main parties scared of? Anyone with half a brain can see that the Labour party in paticular are terrified of losing votes to the BNP. These sort of desperate smears will continue till polloing day.

By chris.. Posted May 17 2009 at 10:00 AM.

THE BNP ATE MY HAMSTER

By Jay.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:43 AM.

by saying this I would hope that they have lost the votes of the ordinary british public. I must admit I was on the verege, but after this story NO WAY this young man got what he deserved because of his actions, not his colour.

By shirley.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:48 AM.

Johnson Beharry has a highly succesful life contributing to the heart of the country, BNP members on the other hand wallow around in their own psychological deficits. No wonder they try to pick on him, he does make them look so small.

By Rachel.. Posted May 17 2009 at 9:38 AM.

A VC for driving away from a combat zone? I'm afraid the facts speak for themselves. As a former soldier it's about time someone spoke the truth about it. Well done to Nick Griffin

By Carl Morphett.. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:49 AM.

That's it...I'm not voting for the BNP, wot a bunch of digusting cowards!! how dare they question the bravery of this soldier?? Wot have they eva done?

By Steve (Burnley).. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:49 AM.

From accounts Ive heard from people who were there at the time, many other carried out similar acts of bravery. Deserved a VC? I dont think so, but deafinately some other award for bravery. Who cares what the BNP say anyway.

By Kev(Nigeria).. Posted May 17 2009 at 8:33 AM.

How much more vile can this insidious bunch of racists get ! Lest we all forget, it took Hitler 20 years to get to power, do NOT underestimate these chameleons, they will tell you one thing, but change into another....BEWARE !

By RedSonia.. Posted May 17 2009 at 7:54 AM.

I can not believe anyone would dispute his right to the
medal. To put the lives of others as priority when injured
and keep going deseves more than a medal. What does the BNP
Think you need toi have done to get the medal? I suggest if they
feel it was easy to do they do it.

By Hasan.. Posted May 17 2009 at 7:31 AM.

Reference my previous submitted post, I wrongly wrote, "Fijian" instead of "Grenadain". Apart from that error my email remains the same.

By Serving Soldier.. Posted May 17 2009 at 6:56 AM.

I'm quite sure he acted Bravely, but having read many other accounts of Heroism in Iraq and afghanistan, there are many other acts of equal Bravery.
Beharry's actions were well documented in the Book Sniper one, which was an informative read on his and other brave actions.

By Adrian Peirson.. Posted May 17 2009 at 1:38 AM.

and what does he do exactly fatmouthed pig,should put him in the frontline and come back and tell us how it was,

By chodzdech.. Posted May 16 2009 at 11:50 PM.

Johnson Beharry was shot IN THE HEAD while driving his Warrior AFV and kept driving even though he was blinded in one eye and deafened and could not hear any instructions given to him as his helmet had been blown off and his hatch was on fire.

Previously he has jumped on top of his turret in full view of the enemy and pulled out his commander who was unconcious under enemy fire.

After his injuries he was not expected to live as shrapnel had torn through his brain and he will suffer for the rest of his life.

Anyone else want to question his courage or his award from the comfort of their armchair?

By Bob.. Posted May 16 2009 at 11:54 PM.

How dare the BNP say that, this typical of them.

If a white solder had done the same they would have praised him and called him a national hero. But because Johnson Beharry is a black solder they insult him and say it was PC award when it wasn't. Wether the BNP like it or not he deserved that VC and did some thing BNP racist and facists would never do.

By harry.. Posted May 16 2009 at 11:58 PM.

It is always the way of cowards to denigrate the actions of the brave. It is the only way they can feel good about their own miserable shortcomings
Brian B

By brianbethell.. Posted May 16 2009 at 11:24 PM.

to an extent its true, most VC's where posthumous, Beharry certainly showed courage underfire however compared to past awards of the medal he appears to be a political award

By Dave (Hull).. Posted May 16 2009 at 10:33 PM.