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01/10/2008
Munich Air Disaster Hero Recognised At Annual Awards
Politicians, celebrities, sports stars and local heroes attended the Daily Mirror's 10th annual Pride of Britain Awards at the London Television Centre last night, to pay tribute to the nation's unsung heroes.
Among those receiving the awards at the glittering ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and around 100 celebrities, were former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg, 76.
Gregg, won the Special Recognition Award for his efforts during the 1958 Munich air crash, when he helped pull passengers, including a pregnant woman and her daughter as well as several team-mates from the aircraft wreckage.
The Munich air disaster crashed on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed when carrying Manchester United footballers, nicknamed the 'Busby Babes', back from a European tie in Belgrade. Of the 44 passengers on board the aircraft, 23 died in Munich soon after refuelling at the airport.
The award was the first time he had been formally recognised for his efforts.
Others honoured in the awards ceremony were Richard Taylor, 59, the father of murdered 10-year-old Damilola Taylor.
He received the accolade from Brooke Kinsella, the ex-Eastender's actress whose brother Ben was killed in London earlier this year.
Mr Taylor said: "We are going to stand shoulder to shoulder from now on, and fight on the street against gun and knife crime."
Jade Ashton, aged 6, was also recognised for dialling 999, and looking after his mother Brina when she fell into a diabetic coma.
The British Olympic and Paralympic team won a combined prize for their success in the 2008 Beijing Games.
Among the celebrities in attendance, were X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey and Bruce Forsythe.
The Prime Minister said: "The Pride of Britain Awards has become a highlight of our national calendar. They're enduring success illustrates that we as a country take the greatest pride in those who show the courage to go beyond the call of duty, the dedication to support and tend for loved ones and families, and the inspiration to transform communities."
The ceremony will be shown on ITV1 on Wednesday at 8pm.
(JM)
Among those receiving the awards at the glittering ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and around 100 celebrities, were former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg, 76.
Gregg, won the Special Recognition Award for his efforts during the 1958 Munich air crash, when he helped pull passengers, including a pregnant woman and her daughter as well as several team-mates from the aircraft wreckage.
The Munich air disaster crashed on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed when carrying Manchester United footballers, nicknamed the 'Busby Babes', back from a European tie in Belgrade. Of the 44 passengers on board the aircraft, 23 died in Munich soon after refuelling at the airport.
The award was the first time he had been formally recognised for his efforts.
Others honoured in the awards ceremony were Richard Taylor, 59, the father of murdered 10-year-old Damilola Taylor.
He received the accolade from Brooke Kinsella, the ex-Eastender's actress whose brother Ben was killed in London earlier this year.
Mr Taylor said: "We are going to stand shoulder to shoulder from now on, and fight on the street against gun and knife crime."
Jade Ashton, aged 6, was also recognised for dialling 999, and looking after his mother Brina when she fell into a diabetic coma.
The British Olympic and Paralympic team won a combined prize for their success in the 2008 Beijing Games.
Among the celebrities in attendance, were X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey and Bruce Forsythe.
The Prime Minister said: "The Pride of Britain Awards has become a highlight of our national calendar. They're enduring success illustrates that we as a country take the greatest pride in those who show the courage to go beyond the call of duty, the dedication to support and tend for loved ones and families, and the inspiration to transform communities."
The ceremony will be shown on ITV1 on Wednesday at 8pm.
(JM)
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