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Nov 10, 2009 1:26 PM

A sad occasion

A few days ago we heard of the deaths of a number of US service men in Texas And we must remember them

Today I just got out of my car when the plane carrying the bodies of the latest six British servicemen to have lost their lives back to UK past over flying low and slow. It was a very somber moment.The plane appeared out of the clouds on a cold and damp British day.

Tomorrow is Armistice day the 11th hour 11th Day 11th month when the guns finally fell silent in he great war that ended in 1918. The second great conflict saw up to 70 million deaths. If ever you visit Moscow there is a wall about 180 yds long and 30 ft or so high in in writing no bigger than this type are the names of the Russians who were known to be lost. Unbelievable.

AS they say " less we forget."

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Nov 10, 2009 5:03 PM in response to: Ronald Chadwick
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Ronald,

Thank you for that post.  It truly is a sad day!

The Fort Hood, TX killings are terribly sad, as are all the losses we have experienced in the many wars.

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Nov 11, 2009 11:49 AM in response to: Rick'sFamily
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Thank you Rick, It did seem the right thing to do. I am not sure if Armistice Day is recognized in USA but it was in the UK France and other countries. Even in the Supermarkets they stop for the two minutes silenceat 11.00AM

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Nov 11, 2009 12:00 PM in response to: Ronald Chadwick
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In the USA, 'Armistice Day' is  known as Veterans Day and is celebrated on November 11th.  It is the day we are supposed  to thank our Veterans for their sacrifices, and remember those who's lives were lost during the wars.

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Nov 15, 2009 5:22 PM in response to: Ronald Chadwick
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Ron , thank you for that touching reminder of the holiday,  now called Veteran's Day in the US. Sadly, except for  some parades, it has become another one of those  SALE days for the department stores, trying to clear out the Fall merchandise.

 

New York has still not come to terms with 9/11 and there are grim reminders all around the city. The World Trade Center site is still a fenced in hole in the ground, but there are workmen and machinery so perhaps something is getting done.

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Nov 16, 2009 2:32 AM in response to: Contessa Vanessa
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It is taken rather seriously in the UK.There is no commercial linkage and I would think it would be seen as very bad taste here.

On the Nearest Saturday in The Albert hall , the large concert hall on Hyde Park there is a festival of remembrance attended by the Royal Family and leading politicians. All monies raised goes to the Poppy appeal. On the Sunday there is the ceremony of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, This is Lead by the Queen who at 84 still stands in the cold weather for half an hour or so. The Ceremony is repeated at many cities, towns and villages in the UK and Commonwealth.as well as current theatres of military activity such as Afghanistan. Then on the 11th at Westminster abbey another ceremony. It is interesting and sobering that now so many young people take part.

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