remembrance Sunday….
We remember those who died in the two great World Wars and those who have died in conflicts ever since including Northern Ireland, Falkland Islands, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
In all these places and Libya as well, many civilians died.
On Remembrance Sunday, we must remember all those who have died as a direct result of warfare.
Others have died in non military activity. Flt Lt Jon Egging was the Red Arrows pilot who crashed shortly after a spectacular air display over Bournemouth. Remembrance Sunday will not be easy for those who loved him and flew with him.
All these conflicts with the exception of the World Wars took place overseas and may have left us unaffected.
Unlike Royal Wootton Bassett where people came out in their droves to salute our war dead, most of us have not been touched.
But as I watch news stories and documentaries, I know that most of those who have died are the same age as my children.
That’s why I will never forget those who have perished on Remembrance Sunday……. 🙂 🙂
We must always remember them pollie
yep true moggy..glad you liked it!! 🙂
Beautifully put, Pollie.
thanks for reading and for your comment way…much appreciated 🙂
Well said Pollie. As someone who has “served” when I was only 9 years older than my own grandson is now. I understand and appreciate the sacrifices these boys are making for us today.
wow i didnt know that silversurfer…well done indeed hun and thanks for comment 🙂
I watched and listened to the father talking about his son who had died and was in the marines. Really really sad. God bless them all
yes it was i saw it too and it brought tears to your eyes 🙂
Very good blog Pol. I have been listening to many stories today…some were crying and all i could do was cry with them. We must never forget what these young men and women have sacrificed so we can stay free and safe. We have another enemy now, cowards who kill becouse they want our country to be Islamic, well, thats what i believe, until the goverment stop pussy footing around our men and women will continue to die in a war that we didnt start or voted for. I had better stop there….or i will be writing all day!! x
yes shads it has been a very touching day for a lot of us 🙂
Having been with a serving husband and serving brothers, brother in laws, and my son I know these men should never be forgotten.But remember it is not just the dead but the ones who come back with injuries as well either Physical or mental God Bless them all.
very true that tania….yes they suffer more than we realise for sure, and for ever some of them 🙂
Lovely blog tania,
This is the first year I have actually seen so many people getting involved with rememberance Sunday,
At the top of my Road there was a huge parade and it went on and on the amount of people, I walked uo there to see, a lovely sunny day, the band playing and I couldn’t believe the amount of people, young and old, all walking together ~ such a lovely sight to see and truly heart warming……
xxx
well thanks very much debz but eeeeeeeeeeer…i’m pols hahahaha!!!!! 🙂
ops ~ heck its been a day of misunderstandings all round!!!…
very good blog pols xxx