London 2012 Olympics: Injured Afghanistan war hero Ben Parkinson lifts torch in Doncaster

Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, who lost both his legs and suffered brain
damage in Afghanistan, is cheerd on by crowds as he carries the London 2012
Olympic torch through Doncaster.

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[dibw29]

Oh Granby, you dysfunctional little f*ckwit - where did it all go so wrong for you? You're pretty ballsy gobbing off on line from your squalid bedsit (or is it your bedroom in Mummy's house, tiger?), but I'm guessing that's as brave as you get. As one of the guys from Ben's Regt that was there on Tuesday you'd think I'd be furious but I pity you, you twisted little maggot. Get your head out of your arse; nobody is impressed, amused or scandalised - just bored. Bore off, little man.

[cowboytim98]

The most wonderful torch-carry ever. Who cannot be moved to tears? Thanks, Ben, and all Parachute Regiment guys for helping us in Afghanistan (and elsewhere!). May the Almighty bless and keep you all. Love and respect from the United States (Chicago).

[Afghan Doust]

Why there is war in this world? People deserve to live and be happy. I as an Afghan thank you for all what you have done to bring peace in our troubled country. I believe that might have been the cause.

[marwanddd1]

why you went to Afghanistan? what was the reason of your trip to Afghanistan?

if you went there for war so its nice that you are like this, i m so happy, and if you went for journey so i wish you happy life for ever ever,

[yamine ali]

its makes you cry..

[marie payne]

YOU TUBE: Please remove the disrespectful (to Ben) comments on here. They do no one any good. As for his comrades, thank you so much for your service and support of your fellow hero. Ignore the ignorance on here. -- a Canadian grateful to be aware of Ben's inspiring walk.

[ashleelmb]

I personally think its the perfect place to make note of the irony. And I'm no muslim...far from it. In fact if you want my exact position on the life spectrum, I'm a BNP supporter who wants our forces brought home now. But I wont say anymore. I'm not on here to cause offense. I'm here to state the reality of this whole thing because its a joke. Well, it is to the PTB but I dont find it funny at all. I find myself having to constantly shake my head in disbelief sometimes.

[trevorbaldwin1]

i am not defending anyone saying they will kill someone, but i was talking about dominic trying to get a reaction by the way, the simple fact is he should not have put those comments up ,would he have had the guts to go to the torch relay and say what he did no because he would have got agood hiding. just becuase it is on youtube it is no less offensive.would he make comments like that about peoples colour,disabilities or sexual preferences, if he did he would soon be in deep shit.