Remembrance Sunday

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Geezah

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Britain didn't arrive where it is today by chance, sure there's no such thing as Utopia and there are things that need fixing here. But, a nations history and struggle is written in the blood of our predecessors and of those who gave up their todays so we can have our tomorrows, I think it's important never to lose sight of that.

Remember the smiling faces of those you have known who made the ultimate sacrifice and of those who you never knew throughout history and The Commonwealth, only the lucky ones have grown old. It's not about glorification, it's about Remembrance.
 
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Geezah said:
Britain didn't arrive where it is today by chance, sure there's no such thing as Utopia and there are things that need fixing here. But, a nations history and struggle is written in the blood of our predecessors and of those who gave up their todays so we can have our tomorrows, I think it's important never to lose sight of that.

Remember the smiling faces of those you have known who made the ultimate sacrifice and of those who you never knew throughout history and The Commonwealth, only the lucky ones have grown old. It's not about glorification, it's about Rememberance.
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We will remember them
 
I'm ex Royal Horse Artillery so salute our brave forces. Pity, though, that our young are still being sent on 'political' campaigns which are more about oil and stuff. I wear my poppy with pride.
 
Well said Geezah.

I had the privilege of being the only person my Granddad spoke to about the 1st war. He was in the trenches at Ypres.

I certainly will never forget what he told me.
 
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Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 55,573 losses of which 10,000 were Canadians. On a single night, Bomber Command suffered more losses than did Fighter Command during the entire Battle of Britain. Of those who were flying at the beginning of the war, only ten percent survived. Kinda puts things into perspective.
 
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Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 55,573 losses of which 10,000 were Canadians. On a single night, Bomber Command suffered more losses than did Fighter Command during the entire Battle of Britain. Of those who were flying at the beginning of the war, only ten percent survived. Kinda puts things into perspective.
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My grandad was a tail end charlie rear gunner in the lancaster bombers,does make you wonder how he made it back,as the odds were well against them.
He never spoke to a soul about his experiences during the war.
 
Geezah said:
Britain didn't arrive where it is today by chance, sure there's no such thing as Utopia and there are things that need fixing here. But, a nations history and struggle is written in the blood of our predecessors and of those who gave up their todays so we can have our tomorrows, I think it's important never to lose sight of that.

Remember the smiling faces of those you have known who made the ultimate sacrifice and of those who you never knew throughout history and The Commonwealth, only the lucky ones have grown old. It's not about glorification, it's about Rememberance.
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Absolutely !
 
Great post :thumbsup:

I spent 13 years in the Army and it makes me (my time) feel worthwhile when "civvies" post stuff like this. I've lost a few good mates over the years and I think of them almost every day! My nephew has just gone to Afghan and whilst very proud (following in his Dad's, Uncle's and Grandfather's footsteps), I'm also very worried for his safety.

Thanks to all that have and continue to serve. I went to a terrific service today in Seattle and I wore my British Beret (and poppy; something they don't really wear over here) with pride.
 
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