View Full Version : NZSAS Trooper Steve Askin for NZer of the Year
Hi Team,
Better to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.
Our community here is rallying around former NZSAS Trooper Steve Askin to vote him in as New Zealander of the Year, People’s Choice.
Steve received medallic recognition for his service in the Unit while serving in Afghanistan during a particularly challenging period.
Post service Steve became a commercial helicopter pilot and died fighting the Christchurch Port Hills Fire while piloting a helo.
If it’s not too much trouble please click the link, scroll to the bottom and vote for Steve Askin:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11756183
Thanks in advance, and sorry if I’m out of line.
WarriorDiplomat
12-02-2017, 17:10
Voted
doctom54
12-02-2017, 17:27
Done
Surf n Turf
12-02-2017, 19:04
Done,
SnT
Corporal David Steven ASKIN, 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment - Special Honours List 9 December 2014 (Gallantry Awards)
Citation
“Corporal Steve Askin displayed outstanding gallantry on several occasions in Afghanistan in 2011. Corporal Askin repeatedly faced heavy fire from determined enemies and sustained several wounds in the line of duty, while contributing to the resolution of several incidents, the protection of civilian life and undermining enemy operations. Corporal Askin’s performance was of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of New Zealand’s military record.”
For security reasons the identity of the recipient was not made public until 15 February 2017.
Corporal Askin died on 14 February 2017 while flying a civilian helicopter fighting fires in the Port Hills, Christchurch.
http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/d/d3recipients.html
Team Sergeant
12-02-2017, 19:31
Done.
Got my great grandmother to vote too, and her father, and her fathers father. ;)
sfshooter
12-02-2017, 19:43
Done.
Done.
Got my great grandmother to vote too, and her father, and her fathers father. ;)
Cheers Team Sergeant ;)
Done,
SnT
Corporal David Steven ASKIN, 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment - Special Honours List 9 December 2014 (Gallantry Awards)
Citation
“Corporal Steve Askin displayed outstanding gallantry on several occasions in Afghanistan in 2011. Corporal Askin repeatedly faced heavy fire from determined enemies and sustained several wounds in the line of duty, while contributing to the resolution of several incidents, the protection of civilian life and undermining enemy operations. Corporal Askin’s performance was of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of New Zealand’s military record.”
For security reasons the identity of the recipient was not made public until 15 February 2017.
Corporal Askin died on 14 February 2017 while flying a civilian helicopter fighting fires in the Port Hills, Christchurch.
http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/d/d3recipients.html
Based on open source reporting that appears to have included resolving the InterContinental attack, British High Commission attack and disrupting another significant effort to attack a major coalition target(not sure if reported) amongst other activities during a very high tempo period that also saw the loss of NZSAS troopers CPL Duggie Grant and LCPL Leon Smith.
Done and forwarded to all family members.
Done.
Got my great grandmother to vote too, and her father, and her fathers father. ;)
I just saw that George Washington voted too... :D
rsdengler
12-03-2017, 08:51
Voted....And my deepest respect
I voted but I messed up and voted for the couple who gave a slice of wedding cake to a homeless man!! What should I do now??
Just kidding. On a more serious note, I'd be embarrassed as hell to be on a list if that's all I did.
"Let them eat cake."
As it should be.
“Today, Askin has been named as the winner of the Herald's New Zealander of the Year People's Choice Award for 2017. A total of 5656 people voted and Askin was a clear winner.“
Cheers Team! Love your work.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=11967413&ref=twitter
Team Sergeant
12-29-2017, 14:36
As it should be.
“Today, Askin has been named as the winner of the Herald's New Zealander of the Year People's Choice Award for 2017. A total of 5656 people voted and Askin was a clear winner.“
Cheers Team! Love your work.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=11967413&ref=twitter
NICE!
(Wait until they look up the IP addresses for the voting.... :D)
As it should be.
“Today, Askin has been named as the winner of the Herald's New Zealander of the Year People's Choice Award for 2017. A total of 5656 people voted and Askin was a clear winner.“
Cheers Team! Love your work.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=11967413&ref=twitter
A fitting tribute for a deserving man.
Badger52
12-29-2017, 16:08
Outstanding!
NICE!
(Wait until they look up the IP addresses for the voting.... :D)
Hahaha!
Too late now Mate!
No give backs!
Thanks again to everyone who helped achieve a very decisive win!
bblhead672
12-29-2017, 16:44
As it should be.
“Today, Askin has been named as the winner of the Herald's New Zealander of the Year People's Choice Award for 2017. A total of 5656 people voted and Askin was a clear winner.“
Cheers Team! Love your work.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=11967413&ref=twitter
That's great news! Congrats to Mr. Askin.
If only he could come here and thank us.
Rest in Peace Mate.