On 24/08/2017 23:26, rickman wrote:

I guess I feel the guy should get some sort of commendation.* I was
impressed with his cool head and he clearly knew what to do.* Isn't
there some other means of recognizing him than a license?* That actually
seems a bit less than what could be done.

A much better idea would have been to nominate him for a civilian
honour, which is far better understood than any upgraded licence would
have been. It's what civilian honours are for, after all.

[UKRA added]

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Spike