Alex MacGregor VC, aged 93, of Reading, Berkshire. He has been let out of Hospice to end his days peacefully at his home with his son, me (his grandson) and my two sisters.
Alex was a road worker all his life, retiring thirteen years ago at the age of 70 and had two children, one of whom died young and was survived by my father. His wife, Daisy, died in 2001 of heart problems and he has been unconsole-able ever since.
During WW2 Alex served with the Light Infantry (rank of Lance Corporal) and earned the Victoria Cross for walking out in to enemy fire to retrieve his RSM, who had been hit by shrapnel and was unconscious. They remained close friends until the latter's death only a few months ago.
Alex is now very sick and does not have long left, and we are here to look after him and make sure he is comfortable. He is looknig forward to seeing all of his old Infantry friends again and tasting his wife's steak and kidney pie again.
He doesn't have many friends left...
2007-08-29 05:06:44 · 17 answers · asked by Monty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
...so if you could leave a message of support and friendship here that I could show him we'd all be very grateful.
Thanks
2007-08-29 05:07:26 · update #1
I'm 13 years old and anyone who's served in the 1st 2nd or both world wars has the respect of myself and my family and we are gratefull for the freedom we have today through men like him. Please thank him from us. xxxx
2007-08-29 05:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by ωєℓѕн 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Alex Thank you so much for the sacrifices you made while so young. Without you and your companions this country would have been a poorer place,
Now that you are not feeling so well, take comfort in the knowledge that your life has had great meaning and so many people will be forever grateful to you. God Bless you Alex and keep you safe xxx
2007-08-29 08:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by trish 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To Mr Alex MacGregor, VC,
Sir its a pleasure to leave a message to a holder of the Victoria Cross and i am humbled that you have given me the opportunity to say hello and wish you the best.
Derek
2007-08-29 11:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My family and I, all at one time or another serving members of the British Forces send to you our heart felt respect and much love for all that you have over the years given to your country, often without much pay back. But know this that the ones that have been there and done that feel nothing but love honour and respect for the ones that went before.
The light infantry has many many battle honours that it can hang from the flag, and as you know the LI is still going strong and they will ALWAYS have your name on its battle role, so my children's children will be able to look at your name etched and KNOW that what you did was brave, courageous and above all what any good light Infrantry man would do.
God speed to you.
2007-08-29 05:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by candy g 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wish Mr MacGregor the very best of health and happiness in his remaining years. Btw, his name does NOT appear among the published list of living VC holders.
2007-08-29 05:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by Duffer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I salute you sir. You properly served God, King and Country and the award of the Victoria Cross is living proof of that. May your God in the after life continue to reward you with a full kit of every blessing possible.
2007-08-29 06:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad fought in WWII.
I have such great respect for all members of "our greatest generation" and the sacrifices they made in order for us to live in freedom. They are a true inspiration to us "young 'uns" and what they did for us and our country will never be forgotten.
God Bless, Mr Macgregor VC. You are a truly great man and an inspiration to us all.
2007-08-29 22:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give my best wishes to Alex I hope he enjoys the rest of his days with you. My father is also missing my mother very much she died last year and he is blind he says he will be able to see her again when he gets to the next world so I hope his right.
Good Luck to you as well for being so kind and thoughtful for an old war hero.
2007-08-29 07:23:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sunny Day 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi McGregor, it sure was mighty brave of you to dash out into the line of fire to save a soldier who got hit unconscious. Don't worry old guy, if it weren't for you that soldier would have died in the bombed out ditch. Be strong and never fear for though loneliness maybe with you, it is the human spirit that will never die.
2007-08-29 05:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by Zazzrix Zebriel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To Alex MacGregor, VC, God Speed and Thank You for your service. You have many friends, many that you have never met. May God Bless You
and Your Family!!
US ARMY (RETIRED) 1958 - 1979
2007-08-29 05:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God Bless Alex, sure the boys have a few beers set up waiting for you.
Would have been a privilege to have met you., heading across to the mess now (I'm in the RN) and will raise a few jars tonight to you.
2007-08-29 06:54:11 · answer #11 · answered by keith d 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋