By the Editor – moments matter, they shape in ways more enduring that one might expect. The author provides insight into one such moment and lessons that must be drawn from it. Retiring from the RN last month, I was reflecting on which day had been the most influential on my career. And there was only one contender, the 25th February 1991. Like all good stories, it has evolved over time: I have forgotten some details and have also been privy to more detailed information since the event itself. So, I will focus on what amounts to no more than about 30 seconds of real life and tell the story fro…
