Van Tribute

I noticed this illegally parked van, whilst taking a shot a man shouted from behind me he was just going to move it,
I told him I was only after a photograph, he started to tell me all about it, his name is Russell and as an ex Royal Marine Commando he want to show his appreciation to all service men and women who had served and died for us, I asked him to stand by it and took this shot:)

[Lesley]

Good for him…though not do for his parking.

[Babs]

Phew I bet he was relieved you weren't a traffic inspector. What a great job he has done on his van.

[Diana]

What a great story and shot, his van looks fabulous.

[Peter]

@tinley23 Thank you Lesley for your comment he had just been to the cashpoint across the road:)

[Peter]

@onewing Thank you Babs they are very keen to stop illegal parking in Brighouse as its only a little place:)

[Peter]

@ludwigsdiana Many thanks for your great comment Diana:)

[Ingrid]

Love the story and that he is in the shot too!

[Heather]

It's great to learn this story to go with Russell and his van. Well-done!

[Hazel]

A lovely encounter, story and photo. Fav

[Peter]

@ingrid01 Thank you so much for your comment Ingrid:)

[Peter]

@365projectorgheatherb Thank you Heather for your lovely comment, Russell said he was a veteran of the Kuwait conflict and a few engagements during his time in the Marines:)

[Peter]

@quietpurplehaze Many thanks for your comment and Fav Hazel he was quite an interesting chap to talk we I'm sure he had lots of stories to tell:)

[Kim Capson]

Very nice painting on the van. Lucky you to find him there and be able to speak with him. I find these chance encounters are usually rich with information and I so enjoy when they happen.

[Peter]

@kimmer50 Thank you Kim for your great comment, your right its amazing how interesting people can be and stories they have to tell when you spend the time to listen:)