Britain's Green Beret Comonwealth Games Gold Medal

by Irn Bru Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:18 pm

CHRIS Sherrington is a Royal Marine Commando to the core. He loves his work: the camaraderie, the discipline, everything about it. Donning his green beret to celebrate every time he wins a judo tournament – and it is a rather regular occurrence – is his way of reminding everyone where his loyalty lies.

And yet the 30-year-old, who on Saturday night won Scotland’s 11th gold medal of the Games, is as far removed from the stereotype of a fighting man as it is possible to get. Yes, of course he is physically tough, but he is also gentle, affectionate, caring – and among the most engaging people a journalist could ever hope to interview.

By the time you have said hello, shaken his massive hand and checked none of your fingers is broken he is treating you like an old friend. An open book, he calls himself, and it is often a light-hearted, boisterous sort of read.

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/commonwealth-games-sherrington-salutes-marines-1-3490402

When you read this article I think it just shows what the qualities you need to have to be true Royal Marine Commando.

Fights for Britain but competes for Scotland in sport.

Well done big man. Your country salutes you.

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