IT’S been a dramatic, confusing, frustrating fortnight full of smoke and mirrors, to-ing and fro-ing.
But one thing is for certain, 21-year-old Southport marine Paul Barton is back on English soil, back in the arms of his loved ones, and very soon, back in his home town.
Although the family has decided to remain tight-lipped throughout their ordeal, most Sandgrounders would be able to empathize with how their thoughts and feelings must have twisted and turned as reports emerged of the captives and their wellbeing.
First it was just 26-year-old Faye Turney and the publishing of her letters, then the films showing some of the servicemen describing their position live on Iranian TV, next Faye Turney was on the verge of release, and then she wasn’t.
And suddenly the unexpected news in the middle of a sunny Wednesday afternoon from the Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The captives would be released as a “gift� to Britain and her people.
Who knows how the family have coped with this rollercoaster of emotions.
And how overjoyed they must be to have Paul within reach, once more at their side, free and no longer being held thousands of miles away from his home.
It’s a joy all of Southport must share.
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Ken . wrote...
Paul.
Glad to be back ! Just take heart from fellow shipmates. I was in the Korean conflict for over two and a half years and I know how important it is to have the guy's around you can trust under fire. I could not wait to get back in company with them. Hope you and yours are fine. Stay lucky,Steady as you go. Regards Ken Cox ex RM. ( 514 squad )
Posted by: Ken . | April 14, 2007 1:24 AM