Friday, June 11, 2010

From Sue Lenz


!cid_X_MA3_1276307954@aol, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.


Hi Buckles:

Here is another picture of Norman receiving his MBE Medal from the Queen on June 9. 2010.


"I read that Laurence Olivier, arriving on the set of a new movie, after
being recently Knighted, was asked how he should be addressed.
He replied, "Out of respect for the Queen of England and the honor
bestowed, I expect to be introduced as Sir Laurence.
Once done you can call me Larry like always."
Buckles

Sue, what do the letters MBE represent?

Posted by Buckles at 6/11/2010 11:21:00 PM

5 comments:

Mike Naughton said...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7WSHt_dr24&feature=related

Above, the link to the video of Norman Barrett on Zippo's Circus with his parakeets or as they are called in the UK, budgerigars.

Congratulations to Norman; a wonderful honor after entertaining generations of circus audiences.

12 June, 2010 02:56
Anonymous said...

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions.
Knight Grand Cross (GBE) or Dame Grand Cross (GBE)
Knight Commander (KBE) or Dame Commander (DBE)
Commander (CBE)
Officer (OBE)
Member (MBE)

MBE is awarded for:

•achievement or service in and to the community of a responsible kind which is outstanding in its field or
•very local 'hands-on' service which stands out as an example to others

12 June, 2010 03:55
John said...

Member of the British Empire.
OBE is Officer.
CBE is Commander.
All hail The World's Greatest MBE.

12 June, 2010 04:53
Buckles said...

The only title I am familiar with is
Sir Joseph Porter KCB.

12 June, 2010 09:13
J C Hall said...

Wow/Mr.Barrett
First time seeing this gent's striking appearance sporting the official red tails and black topper as the ambassador of the Big Apple Circus ring and also presenting his unusual parakeet act,my thoughts went to the movie My Fair Lady and that Rex Harrison had ran off and joined the circus.
A short time later showing with the greater (Vidbel Circus) I was kidnapped in the early morn by Mr. Woodcock totally unaware that we were next to the B.A.C.winter quarters while they were in rehearsals. Getting the five dollar tour and a visit to the cook house for a coffee and twinkie, I was introduced to this gent, Normand Barrett. A bit later I saw him stepping into the ring with Katja Schuman's horses. My comment to Mr. Woodcock was, "Boy that dude apparently knows his way around equine". I was then informed that he was sort of the Brits version of the Gunther/GWG in his younger day. Apparently an all around top notch animal trainer and presenter.
However; still not clear on what the M-B-E abbreviation stands for? My thoughts were the M-ost B-estest
E-ver. As time passed and photos of the past that I have seen of Mr.Barrett, I would like to convey my humble congratulations to him on this recent award.
A full (two thumbs up)
P.S.
I am sure that this award received
has surpassed the honor of the (Horsey drawn buggy ride) once missed in the Peru, IN Circus parade.

12 June, 2010 14:32

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