Steven Morris reports from the funeral of Olaf Schmid
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Steven Morris reports from the funeral of Olaf Schmid in Truro Steven Morris
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Widow's brave funeral tribute to Olaf Schmid
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
The widow of Olaf Schmid the bomb disposal expert killed on his last day in Afghanistan before he was due to return home paid a powerful tribute to her husband at his funeral service in Truro Cathedral. There was prolonged applause when Christina Schmid resplendent in her husband's medals finished her eulogy.
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Staff Sgt Olaf Schmid - one of the bravest men I have ever met
Alasdair Ross - local councillor (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
I was fortunate to meet many brave men and women during my six months in Afghanistan, but there is little doubt that Olaf Schmid was one of the bravest. The teams who defuse the Improvised Explosive Devices that are planted by the Taliban have one of the most difficult jobs undertaken by HM Forces and not only was Olaf brave but he was also superb leader of his team. Christina...
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Wife of Afghanistan soldier Olaf Schmid pays tribute to 'warrior' husband
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
The widow of Olaf Schmid the bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan has paid a powerful tribute to her ''warrior'' husband at his funeral in Cornwall.
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Widow of Afghanistan bomb disposal hero Olaf Schmid pays tribute to her 'warrior'
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Laying a hand on her heroic husband's coffin, a war widow summons some of the courage he displayed doing one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth.
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Truro Cathedral funeral for SSgt Olaf Schmid
Falmouth Packet | News (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
The funeral of Truro-born solider Olaf Schmid is taking place in Truro Cathedral tomorrow.
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Truro Cathedral filled to honour Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid
Falmouth Packet | News (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
As the strains of Amazing Grace resonated through Truro Cathedral, a packed congregation stood to their feet to honour a husband, father and soldier who died while saving the lives of others.
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Olaf Schmid widow's eulogy: full text
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Eulogy given by Christina Schmid at the funeral of her husband , Olaf, who was killed in Afghanistan In my eyes my husband, my son's father, was a warrior. Warriors are unique. Our protectors, not destroyers. Olaf and troops like him join to serve traditional warrior values: to passionately protect the country they love, its ideals, and especially their families, communities and...
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Widow of bomb expert Olaf Schmid pays tribute to 'warrior' at funeral
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Colleagues tell of bravery at Truro Cathedral service for staff sergeant killed in Afghanistan The widow of army bomb disposal expert Olaf "Oz" Schmid today paid tribute to her "warrior" husband as his funeral took place with full military honours in his home city of Truro. Christina Schmid said her husband was a protector rather than a destroyer of life and...
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Widow of Afghanistan soldier Olaf Schmid pays tribute to 'warrior' husband
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Powerful tribute at the Cornwall funeral of the bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan.
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Olaf Schmid funeral: Afghanistan death of bomb disposal hero mourned
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
The bomb disposal expert was killed trying to disarm an IED.
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AMANDA PLATELL: The widow who showed Britain how to mourn
Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
A few days ago, one woman, the widow of bomb disposal hero Staff-Sergeant Olaf Schmid, showed us that there can still be great dignity in public mourning.
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columns: Incredible dignity of a hero’s widow
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
OLAF Schmid was a hero, no doubt about that.
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Columnist: Incredible dignity of a hero’s widow
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
OLAF Schmid was a hero, no doubt about that.
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Towards a new civic patriotism | Antony Lerman
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
Not everyone can love their country, but a diverse society can shape a new sense of shared belonging Olaf Schmid loved his country. His widow Christina conveyed this simple truth in a moving eulogy of her husband . But in fulfilling his passionate desire to protect his country, family and community he had "gone through dark times", she said, when he was plagued with self-doubt....