We had just returned from a family holiday on 30th June 2007, when two terrorists stormed the airport with a jeep loaded with petrol cannisters.  The terrorists then started attacking a policeman who had run to the scene, before one of the men actually set himself alight!  My husband had been packing our suitcases into the car when the attackers struck.  At first he thought it was just an accident, but pretty soon he realised that something far more sinister was unfolding, and he ran to the aid of the lone policeman who was under attack by the terrorists.

A scuffle ensued, but unfortunately, Hubby ended up lying on the ground next to the burning jeep, with his leg broken in two places, before being pulled to safety by female security guard, Mary McCandlish and baggage handler, John Smeaton.

On the day of the attack, when Hubby was lying in his hospital bed, I said to him:

You are either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid!  I’ve not made my mind up yet!

However, I can now confidently state that:

My Hubby is a hero!  He risked his life to save others, and I am so proud of him!

Since the attack, Hubby has received many accolades for his bravery, including The Sunday Mail Great Scot Awards, The Pride of Britain Awards and the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

Hubby is such a reluctant hero too!  He doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about, thinking that anyone would have done what he did!  Sure, there were several brave men who intervened that day, to help thwart the terrorists’ plans.  However, there many others who fled in the opposite direction, and others who just stood and watched, some even filming the events on their mobile phones!   My Hubby acted on instinct, and his instinct was to help the policeman and stop the attackers.  That makes him pretty heroic in my book!

Asides from his bravery, my Hubby is the wonderfulest because he works hard to provide for his family, is a very hands-on father, a loyal and loving husband, well-liked by everyone who knows him, generous and down-to-earth.

We’ve been a couple for more than twenty years, married for thirteen.  He is my rock.  He certainly is my Mr Wonderfulest!!

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"WolfMan" Hubby & "Witch" Me

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