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Beckham and his knighthood.

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Netcurtainnelly · 04/11/2025 10:14

Crazy that people who get paid for everything they do, get knighthoods.
The real heroes are the people like the worker on the train on Saturday who put his life on the line to save others.
Have the Beckhams ever done anything brave or heroic?

Thought not. Everything they do is for attention also.😏

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Netcurtainnelly · 04/11/2025 10:31

HappyAsASandboy · 04/11/2025 10:26

David Beckham didn’t receive an OBE for bravery or heroics. He was honoured for his service to Sport, which went beyond personal achievements through his contribution to UK football, International football and Sport in general.

Other awards exist for bravery through the Honours system, including the George Cross, George Medal and Kings Gallantry Medal (for civilians, military have their own awards).

Maybe the people involved in the recent train stabbing will be formally recognised. Maybe they won’t. People do heroic things every day that are appreciated by those that are impacted. Unfortunately not everyone who does something great will be formally recognised by our honours system because it would be impossible to manage that.

He's been paid well for everythings hes done.
Lots of other people have made contributions to sport.

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HappyAsASandboy · 04/11/2025 10:26

David Beckham didn’t receive an OBE for bravery or heroics. He was honoured for his service to Sport, which went beyond personal achievements through his contribution to UK football, International football and Sport in general.

Other awards exist for bravery through the Honours system, including the George Cross, George Medal and Kings Gallantry Medal (for civilians, military have their own awards).

Maybe the people involved in the recent train stabbing will be formally recognised. Maybe they won’t. People do heroic things every day that are appreciated by those that are impacted. Unfortunately not everyone who does something great will be formally recognised by our honours system because it would be impossible to manage that.