AS WE LAUNCH HUNT FOR THIS YEAR’S UNSUNG HEROES
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his family was the role he played in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen.
Glenn said: “He never spoke about his experiences there unless he was asked. He never volunteered the information.
“When he was asked, he always spoke of the terrible smell that invaded his nostrils, which he said never left him.
“The sights he saw as he entered the
“He was deeply honoured when he was asked to accompany the Queen back to Belsen for the 70th anniversary of the liberation.”
Apart from being named as our Great Scot last year, Eric – who met Winston Churchill and King George VI – was also
Edinburgh Donald Wilson is in the process of getting a full-length statue of Winkle made for Edinburgh airport.
“Winkle may be gone but he will never be forgotten.” awarded a CBE and Distinguished Service Cross.
As we begin our search for this year’s national heroes, Glenn – who is dad to Michelle, 46, and Melanie, 45 – reveals just how much the award meant to his father.
He said: “He was a devoted Scotsman and remained so right to the end. When he retired from flying at 76, he seriously considered going back to Scotland to live but the weather put him off.
“Two of his happiest postings were at Lossiemouth and he spoke fondly of Scotland all his life. To be honoured in his homeland meant so much to him.
“We are busy going through dad’s things. We are sending the majority to museums and organisations where they will be appreciated.
“He kept all his school books and we are giving them to the Royal High School in Edinburgh along with the international cap he won for playing schoolboy rugby.
“He was a loving dad, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, pilot and pioneer but first and foremost he was a proud Scot.”
We launch our Great Scot awards today and want to hear about ordinary Scots achieving the extraordinary.
Editor Jim Wilson said: “We were proud to honour Captain Brown and delighted he could collect his award last year.
“He was a Great Scot in every possible way. What he achieved was inspirational and his love of life was obvious when he joined us at the ceremony.” Martin O’Neill, from our sponsors Specsavers, said: “We’re ver y proud to be suppor t i n g t he Great Scot Awards.
“We can’t wait to see a l l the nominations and look forward to finding some truly Great Scots.”
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Do you know a Scot who goes the extra mile every day but never asks for any recognition or reward? Please tell us about the person who makes your home or community special. Four nominees will receive an Unsung Hero Award and one will be named our overall Great Scot of 2016. Sponsor This award celebrates an individual or group who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people within their local community.
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