Family’s pride as Nick walks again
Wednesday 31st March 2010, 8:40AM BST.
Nick Beighton, of Shrewsbury, taking part in the Freedom of Hameln parade
A Shropshire soldier who lost both his legs in a landmine blast in Afghanistan has taken part in a parade just two weeks after being fitted with artificial limbs.
Thousands of British and German well-wishers lined the streets to welcome back about 350 men and women from 28 Engineer Regiment following an arduous six-month tour of Afghanistan.
And among those taking part in The Freedom of Hameln parade, in Germany, was 28-year-old Captain Nick Beighton, from Shrewsbury, who set the parade date as a target to be able to walk again after losing both his legs in a mine strike during the early part of the deployment.
Today his mum Sue spoke of the pride she felt in seeing her son take part in the parade.
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it is great to see the people of Hameln welcome the Engineers with open arms,and am really proud of our men and women who fought and came home,my deepest sympathy to the families of the lost soldiers,my husband was based at 28 ENG and it was the best family we have ever been a part off.Thank you to all,respect and regards to the troops and families,take care all …from NZ
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Well done Nick! You have the proudest Mum in the world – thats a fact!
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God bless all our troops
Well done Nick
Best wishes from Saskatchewan, Canada
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You are ALL HEROES God Bless you all.
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Good luck lad! Dare I say, “Best foot forward!”
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