Ah, the things we do for our friends.
When Private Kevin Elliott, 24, was killed during a foot patrol in Afghanistan, his mate, Barry Delaney, agreed to uphold a pact they made: if one of them died, the survivor would wear a lime-green dress to the funeral. Delaney didn't disappoint:
When Private Kevin Elliott, 24, was killed during a foot patrol in Afghanistan, his mate, Barry Delaney, agreed to uphold a pact they made: if one of them died, the survivor would wear a lime-green dress to the funeral. Delaney didn't disappoint:
"Battle Dress: Soldier's Bizarre Death Pact", The Daily Telegraph.
Not the most dignified scene, but a touching tribute, none the less. Gotta give the guy credit for having the balls to go through with it, too.
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