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By *yron69 OP Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
I’ve known a fair few old servicemen. On our allotments years back most of the men had seen action in WW2: France, North Africa, Italy, Burma, at sea. One even served on the Russian Front.
The oldest soldier I ever spoke to served in WW1 and was sent to help quell The Russian Revolution. Another used to walk by still talking to imaginary comrades in the trenches. Very sad.
But today I remember them once more for their efforts and the fact that most grew into wise and usually good humoured old men.
Also let’s not forget the women too who served at home and on the front and still do today.
I even have a date lined up with a female soldier. Can’t wait! |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
I have my Grampy’ war medals. He served during WW2 and was shot twice (at different times!). He also suffered with severely ulcerated legs for the rest of his life from a shell injury.
I accompanied him to many a Remembrance Parade at Wellington Barracks when he was in the Scots Guard Association and was very proud to do so.
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By *ITJOEMan
over a year ago
London |
"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered "
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I attended Aldershot town fc vs Grimsby town fc yesterday and was humbled by the remembrance service they gave pre-kick off.
Hearing a bugle being played in a silent stadium brought a tear to my eye. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy "
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My Grandad joined up at 14 in 1945 and was immediately sent to Italy on peacekeeping. My other Grandad was too old for active service but served in the Merchant navy, mainly in Africa in a desk job. He was an ARP warden before that.
For my family, the greatest remembrance is for the Jewish family who remained in the Netherlands and who were exterminated in concentration camps. |
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By *ITJOEMan
over a year ago
London |
"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy
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This year is the 1st time active lgbtq ex servicemen and women have been acknowledged |
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"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy "
You've not watched today's service then. 
Lady Astor |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy
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This year is the 1st time active lgbtq ex servicemen and women have been acknowledged "
So we should just forget that everyone that has served to this up to this point?
What you have mentioned should be celebrated not used to cast a shadow on the past |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My grandad was part of a battery of men firing a large howitzer anti aircraft gun in the centre of Coventry, his description of the night of the blitz on 14-15 nov '40 makes me cold even now "
That’s a story that needs to be told |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy "
I fail to see why pointing out that someone in service was a member of the LGBTQ community would make them any more or any less courageous in a battle or a war. In my opinion every single person who took part in those wars should be remembered equally and respected for what they did for future generations. I've spoken to enough veterans, seen enough documentaries, heard enough stories from friends and family to know that that kind of dedication, strength, resolve, bravery and passion to serve their country goes beyond what's between their legs and who they have sex with. |
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I have the upmost respect for all those who served and didn't come home and for those who did but were never the same again.
Really upsets me when people can't/don't respect just 2 mins of silence.
God rest all their souls x |
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"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy "
It's not hypocrisy, along with many others those who in service have paid the ultimate price are remembered for their sacrifices and have been before and since the beginning of what we now have as Armistice day..
Yes there was no official recognition as we have now but they were remembered as fallen comrades, and if you think that those of us who served didn't know whom amongst us was LGBTQ then your mistaken and a little naive..
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By *essiCouple
over a year ago
suffolk |
"I have the upmost respect for all those who served and didn't come home and for those who did but were never the same again.
Really upsets me when people can't/don't respect just 2 mins of silence.
God rest all their souls x"
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By *ITJOEMan
over a year ago
London |
"So many people did and still do make the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Each and everyone of them should be honoured and remembered
Every one except lgbtq servicemen and women? Complete hypocrisy
It's not hypocrisy, along with many others those who in service have paid the ultimate price are remembered for their sacrifices and have been before and since the beginning of what we now have as Armistice day..
Yes there was no official recognition as we have now but they were remembered as fallen comrades, and if you think that those of us who served didn't know whom amongst us was LGBTQ then your mistaken and a little naive..
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But the point is they didn't receive any recognition. This year is the 1st year that these groups have been officially recognised and allowed to participate without having to hide for fear of prejudice. Typical British mentality....yes you can fight in the armed services but when you no longer serve a purpose you are on the scrap heap. And please be sure not to embarrass us on the way out.
Alan Turing is a perfect example.
Genius, shunned by the establishment and persecuted for his sexual orientation.
Not a country I'd be proud to fight for. |
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