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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 16:37

There was a homecoming parade for the 3 Mercian Staffords in Walsall town centre today to welcome the Regiment back from Afghanistan. I was standing clapping with everyone and watching the Parade, but the little star of the show was their staffy mascot, a handsome black staff who was marching proudly with his regiment Smile


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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 16:46

Must have been quite a sight!

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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 16:47

did you manage to get any pics

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Post by gem Thu Dec 01 2011, 17:36

Awww wished I had been there to see that group hug
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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 18:05

Lovely story!

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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:07

Got a few pics sorry about the quality they were on my phone:

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He was so chilled as loads of people were taking his pic Smile

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Post by gem Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:12

Thank you for the pics hes a hero Love Struck what a sight to see all the rows and rows of brave soldiers coming home its a humbeling sight when Ive been im in floods of tears its awsome and a memory ill never forget l-o-v-e
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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:32

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Got this still off a video I took LOL .. you can just about see him marching with the Regiment. Yes I found the whole thing very humbling too, I was glad I was able to get along and show my support Smile


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Post by Ben Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:35

Such a wonderful looking event! Don't think any US regiments use Staffys but they have GSD and Malenios (prob hacked that spelling). Wish they did though, he looks strapping in uniform!
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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:35

How fab is that fab pics, would have love too have seen that Smile x

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Post by janey Thu Dec 01 2011, 19:48



I didn't comment earlier as I hadn't really an idea what you ment. But that is just great, what a welcone and what a tribute! Xx
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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:02

This is the last picture, by the way his name is Watchman V and he has been with them since 8 weeks old Smile :-

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Post by gem Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:05

Well watchman v and all your men I salute not worthy you all
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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:12

What an event to witness! And a great looking staffy as well!

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Post by janey Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:15



Amazing Smile
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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:24

bbimson wrote:Such a wonderful looking event! Don't think any US regiments use Staffys but they have GSD and Malenios (prob hacked that spelling). Wish they did though, he looks strapping in uniform!

I love seeing the mascots each Regiment has ... apparently a Staffy has been attached to this Regiment since the 19th Century. They also had a Ram which was on the Parade also!

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Post by Irene Thu Dec 01 2011, 20:25

Glad you all liked the pics ... some of the girls from the office were swooning over the Soldiers and I was swooning over the Staffy Laughing

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Post by Guest Thu Dec 01 2011, 21:03

What lovely pictures!!

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Post by Guest Fri Dec 02 2011, 09:57

Lovely staffy, what a great event to be at

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Post by Stace.and.Billy Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:01

this is an awesome story thank you for sharing the pics!!!!
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Post by Andy Fri Dec 02 2011, 19:33

What a brilliant thread applause

It is a very emosional thing to see, and such a proud one to see the boys comin home not worthy

Well done to you, the boys, and of course WV Big Grin ... what a star

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Post by Scubasteve Fri Dec 02 2011, 19:40

Aw what a fantastic site that must have been. Loving the pictures and I love that they have a staffie as a mascot and a fine looking one too.
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Post by Irene Fri Dec 02 2011, 20:00

This picture is from the local paper the Express and Star:

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It says that he is a L/Cpl ha ha ... I wonder how many years before he gets to Major like the Soldier on his right Smile

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Post by Scubasteve Fri Dec 02 2011, 20:09

Fab picture and great to see staffies's getting some good press! Big Grin
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Post by Kathy Mon Dec 05 2011, 15:22

Check the link for news article about the regiment mascott. I thought I could remember seeing something about this a while ago and forgot to show the link


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-14847226
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Post by Irene Mon Dec 05 2011, 15:34

Thanks for posting this Kathy, brought a smile to my face .... I also saw the ram mentioned in that article at the parade Smile

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