discussion Lest we forget

[yak face]

To all the service men and women past and present -Thank you

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[colin m]

Indeed.

 

[Guest]

As per usual the local supermarket ground to a halt at the said time, earily though it always seems, the honoured silence this year being broken by a suited gentleman who seemed to have no time in his life to waste, this "person" continued to scan his items at the self sevice untill a young lad (who was the size of a small island i may add) placed his arm round the mans shoulder and lifted him into an upright position, turning him around to face the rest of the supermarket occupants whist placing a finger to his own lips saying shhhhhhhh.

It seems the youngest of us don't wish to forget either ..... gives you a warm feeling in this day and age.

 

[Guest]

To all the service men and women past and present -Thank you

Hear Hear. Derek

 

[Guest]

As per usual the local supermarket ground to a halt at the said time, earily though it always seems, the honoured silence this year being broken by a suited gentleman who seemed to have no time in his life to waste, this "person" continued to scan his items at the self sevice untill a young lad (who was the size of a small island i may add) placed his arm round the mans shoulder and lifted him into an upright position, turning him around to face the rest of the supermarket occupants whist placing a finger to his own lips saying shhhhhhhh.It seems the youngest of us don't wish to forget either ..... gives you a warm feeling in this day and age.

Yes Colin I have great faith in the youth of today. There are a lot of them all over the world defending us & trying to police others in adversity and with the utmost dignity.

Unfortunately there are some among us, I think few, who do not have dignity & probably have not heard of the word let alone the meaning.

Cracked up well & truly this morning watching the Cenotaph ceremony. A letter was read from a young soldier. He died in Afganistan & had left this un-opened letter to his Mother, Father & Sister to be read in case of his death. A remarkable letter written by a very young man giving his absolute love for his family. He went on to to the effect to say that he served his country & people as he thought it right for him to do so. That his mum & dad should not blame themselves in any way. Very simple but powerful stuff.

Finally a lot has been said about the BBC but this morning they produced their best with great dignity. Well done the Beeb.

Laurie

 

[stona]

I'm working in a large studio/sound stage full of a lot of very busy and stressed people,all trying to make a large and complicated upcoming show work.Sunday is just another day for us,it costs the same as Monday!This morning I suggested that we should all observe the silence at 11 am and there was not a single dissenter. Everyone,young,old and inbetween,was keen to do it.

To remember and in so doing show our respect is the least we can do.

Cheers

Steve

 

[spanner570]

Here's to them all........When the time came, my wife and I just went into the garden and held hands.

Ron

 

[Andy2035]

Cracked up well & truly this morning watching the Cenotaph ceremony. A letter was read from a young soldier. He died in Afganistan & had left this un-opened letter to his Mother, Father & Sister to be read in case of his death. A remarkable letter written by a very young man giving his absolute love for his family. He went on to to the effect to say that he served his country & people as he thought it right for him to do so. That his mum & dad should not blame themselves in any way. Very simple but powerful stuff.Laurie

That letter had me welling up also, as well as the one his sister wrote for his funeral...

It's just a shame they had to show the muppet politicians, I'm sure if they where given the choice they wouldn't even bother going...