I had a wonderful day to day.
I was honoured to march with the war veterans from Land, Air and Sea to a war memorial where the most beautifull service reduced even Mr Oscar to tears.
I was heartened to see crowds line the street filming the march with so many young children wearing their poppie's.
During the two minute silence, only the birds could be heard.
We moved on to my own village where another moving service took place to honour the Fallen in The Great War.
The vicar during his blessing remebered all wars including Korea and Northern Ireland and remembered American and Canadian forces.
Again, i was honoured to step up to the granite cross and lay my wreath infront of the dignitary's and say a silent 'thankyou'.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Have you been watching the 'my family at war' series on BBC1 ?
The last one in on tues 11 November at 9pm
Last week I watched and I must say the one with Matthew Kelly moved me. In the beginning he asked 'why should we still mark this isn't it time to forget'
By the end of the programme he had changed his mind and laid a wreath at a memorial in honour of his great uncle.
A great set of programmes
The last one in on tues 11 November at 9pm
Last week I watched and I must say the one with Matthew Kelly moved me. In the beginning he asked 'why should we still mark this isn't it time to forget'
By the end of the programme he had changed his mind and laid a wreath at a memorial in honour of his great uncle.
A great set of programmes
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Victoria;1051596 wrote: Have you been watching the 'my family at war' series on BBC1 ?
The last one in on tues 11 November at 9pm
Last week I watched and I must say the one with Matthew Kelly moved me. In the beginning he asked 'why should we still mark this isn't it time to forget'
By the end of the programme he had changed his mind and laid a wreath at a memorial in honour of his great uncle.
A great set of programmes
No, unfortunately, i haven't seen them but i will keep an eye out for repeats on tv.
Today is the 90th anniversary of the Great War and it was very moving.
As The Chairman of the RBL said at both services today, 'we must never forget', 'we must leave here today and tell our children that they gave today so we could have tomorrow'. :-1
The last one in on tues 11 November at 9pm
Last week I watched and I must say the one with Matthew Kelly moved me. In the beginning he asked 'why should we still mark this isn't it time to forget'
By the end of the programme he had changed his mind and laid a wreath at a memorial in honour of his great uncle.
A great set of programmes
No, unfortunately, i haven't seen them but i will keep an eye out for repeats on tv.
Today is the 90th anniversary of the Great War and it was very moving.
As The Chairman of the RBL said at both services today, 'we must never forget', 'we must leave here today and tell our children that they gave today so we could have tomorrow'. :-1
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Hoss;1051603 wrote: God bless you Oscar.
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You too sweetie. :-4
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You too sweetie. :-4
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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There are moments in our lives, the ones that jolt us, that force us to emerge from our cocoons and take a look around. Those moments compel us to feel our place in the world.
Those moments are of great importance.
Those moments are of great importance.
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oscar;1051587 wrote: I had a wonderful day to day.
I was honoured to march with the war veterans from Land, Air and Sea to a war memorial where the most beautifull service reduced even Mr Oscar to tears.
I was heartened to see crowds line the street filming the march with so many young children wearing their poppie's.
During the two minute silence, only the birds could be heard.
We moved on to my own village where another moving service took place to honour the Fallen in The Great War.
The vicar during his blessing remebered all wars including Korea and Northern Ireland and remembered American and Canadian forces.
Again, i was honoured to step up to the granite cross and lay my wreath infront of the dignitary's and say a silent 'thankyou'.
What a beautiful, moving experience :-4
I was honoured to march with the war veterans from Land, Air and Sea to a war memorial where the most beautifull service reduced even Mr Oscar to tears.
I was heartened to see crowds line the street filming the march with so many young children wearing their poppie's.
During the two minute silence, only the birds could be heard.
We moved on to my own village where another moving service took place to honour the Fallen in The Great War.
The vicar during his blessing remebered all wars including Korea and Northern Ireland and remembered American and Canadian forces.
Again, i was honoured to step up to the granite cross and lay my wreath infront of the dignitary's and say a silent 'thankyou'.
What a beautiful, moving experience :-4
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Nomad;1051611 wrote: There are moments in our lives, the ones that jolt us, that force us to emerge from our cocoons and take a look around. Those moments compel us to feel our place in the world.
Those moments are of great importance.
Very true words Nomad. I felt very small and insignificant compared to what i was representing. :-1 It was an honour to stand aside such great men and women.
Those moments are of great importance.
Very true words Nomad. I felt very small and insignificant compared to what i was representing. :-1 It was an honour to stand aside such great men and women.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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"The inquisitive mind of a child"
Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.
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Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.
Author unknown
Lest we forget........
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Milly;1051672 wrote: "The inquisitive mind of a child"
Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.
poppyThe heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.
Author unknown
Lest we forget........
-1:-1 That is so moving .. Thank you!
I will type that up later tonight and pass it to The Chairman of the RBL when i see him later in the week. He'll probably read it out to them incase any don't know it.
Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.
poppyThe heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.
Author unknown
Lest we forget........
-1:-1 That is so moving .. Thank you!I will type that up later tonight and pass it to The Chairman of the RBL when i see him later in the week. He'll probably read it out to them incase any don't know it.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Nomad;1051611 wrote: There are moments in our lives, the ones that jolt us, that force us to emerge from our cocoons and take a look around. Those moments compel us to feel our place in the world.
Those moments are of great importance.
Well said...so true.
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Those moments are of great importance.
Well said...so true.
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oscar;1051587 wrote: I had a wonderful day to day.
I was honoured to march with the war veterans from Land, Air and Sea to a war memorial where the most beautifull service reduced even Mr Oscar to tears.
I was heartened to see crowds line the street filming the march with so many young children wearing their poppie's.
During the two minute silence, only the birds could be heard.
We moved on to my own village where another moving service took place to honour the Fallen in The Great War.
The vicar during his blessing remebered all wars including Korea and Northern Ireland and remembered American and Canadian forces.
Again, i was honoured to step up to the granite cross and lay my wreath infront of the dignitary's and say a silent 'thankyou'.
What a beutiful rememberance.
Our Priest took a different path in remembering today. Every week, during the prayers of the people, we remember by name those service men and woman who have died in the past week. Some weeks the list is very long and other weeks the list is shorter -- but there is always names on this list.............
Today he blessed service crosses which the Episcopal Church gives to service people. They were offered to us at communion as a prayer aid in remembering them and our prayer request for peace in the world.
I was honoured to march with the war veterans from Land, Air and Sea to a war memorial where the most beautifull service reduced even Mr Oscar to tears.
I was heartened to see crowds line the street filming the march with so many young children wearing their poppie's.
During the two minute silence, only the birds could be heard.
We moved on to my own village where another moving service took place to honour the Fallen in The Great War.
The vicar during his blessing remebered all wars including Korea and Northern Ireland and remembered American and Canadian forces.
Again, i was honoured to step up to the granite cross and lay my wreath infront of the dignitary's and say a silent 'thankyou'.
What a beutiful rememberance.
Our Priest took a different path in remembering today. Every week, during the prayers of the people, we remember by name those service men and woman who have died in the past week. Some weeks the list is very long and other weeks the list is shorter -- but there is always names on this list.............
Today he blessed service crosses which the Episcopal Church gives to service people. They were offered to us at communion as a prayer aid in remembering them and our prayer request for peace in the world.
"Out, damned spot! out, I say!"
- William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 5.1
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So many people died in the first and second world wars. So much blood became rivers. So much has changed in this world because of and since those two cataclysmic events. I still do not understand why or even if the reasons are the real ones. But let our generations and our future generations never forget.
Yet, 63 years on, this world is still at war.
Yet, 63 years on, this world is still at war.
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OpenMind;1051900 wrote: So many people died in the first and second world wars. So much blood became rivers. So much has changed in this world because of and since those two cataclysmic events. I still do not understand why or even if the reasons are the real ones. But let our generations and our future generations never forget.
Yet, 63 years on, this world is still at war.
So true. The kids of today just have no understanding of what's going on around the world. If they did, would they understand what danger they are??
Yet, 63 years on, this world is still at war.
So true. The kids of today just have no understanding of what's going on around the world. If they did, would they understand what danger they are??
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon