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Something I never thought that I'd see in my lifetime
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Last week we were priviledged to attend the welcome home parade of the boys and girls of 2RRF after their turn of duty in Afghanistan.
You read and hear about war in the media, in books, in your history lessons at school but you never expect to be part of it.
It was so strange, but an honour, to witness the boys and girls coming back from war .... very touching indeed.
Regardless of the politics, the rights and wrongs of the Iraq / Afghanistan conflict, lets share a thought for those who returned, and those who wern't so lucky ....  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am not sure just how many servicemen and women are members of this site but totally unsolicited threads like this bring a smile to the face of folk, like me who wear a military uniform.
Folk who for what ever reason have decided that a life in the military is the right thing for them really appreciate words like these.
35 years on, with a couple more to go I still love what I do. Not going to big it up as I have never been a boot on the ground but the boots dont get there if I and guys like me don't take them 
For those of you who have kind things to say we thank you and for those of you who do not, well thats why we do what we do, to give you the right to disagree without fear of retribution
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am not sure just how many servicemen and women are members of this site but totally unsolicited threads like this bring a smile to the face of folk, like me who wear a military uniform.
Folk who for what ever reason have decided that a life in the military is the right thing for them really appreciate words like these.
35 years on, with a couple more to go I still love what I do. Not going to big it up as I have never been a boot on the ground but the boots dont get there if I and guys like me don't take them
For those of you who have kind things to say we thank you and for those of you who do not, well thats why we do what we do, to give you the right to disagree without fear of retribution
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yes it makes us feel wanted when good things are said |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Last week we were priviledged to attend the welcome home parade of the boys and girls of 2RRF after their turn of duty in Afghanistan.
You read and hear about war in the media, in books, in your history lessons at school but you never expect to be part of it.
It was so strange, but an honour, to witness the boys and girls coming back from war .... very touching indeed.
Regardless of the politics, the rights and wrongs of the Iraq / Afghanistan conflict, lets share a thought for those who returned, and those who wern't so lucky .... "
Great post and totally agree with it.
Lets also think too of the ones who do come home but are maimed for life xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Both myself and jase have been boots on the ground and yes sometimes it feels a thankless task so yes it lifts your spirits when you actually hear the thanks from those at home. I lost my husband to PTSD 3 years ago and the support i had from SSAFA etc was phenominal, so also a huge thanks to them.
And a huge thanks to those at home who support the troops - well done especially the village of wootten basset - total heros xx |
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God bless all the brave men and women along with their families,who are also on the front line, day in and day out worrying for there loved ones.
Best wishes to them over Christmas and wish them all a Happy New Year |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"a true hero is the men who is returned to this country with a shattered body and will spend the rest of his life like that."
They all deserve our thoughts and best wishes and I hope they all get all the help that they need.
off topic Im afraid but have your mates in the Forces seen you in the pink bra????  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My Daughter is going into the Royal Alexandras next summer so Gonna blub like a big girl when she go,s...But very very proud of her and all people in armed services...Did I tell ya bout the time I was in the Falklands...Sorry gonna shut up now...hee hee...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We just feel compelled to echo the thoughts and sentiments already recorded here by all you lovely people.
We have friends and family currently serving with Her Majesty's finest, so here's a big HUG and KISS to all our boys and girls fighting so that we can sleep safely in our beds, XXXXXX
Please come home safe XXXXXX |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm with them 100%
The only thing i cant understand is why we need a charity like "Help the Heros"
Because the bloody government should be paying as much as it takes to insure those soldiers who have come back injured or not get looked after properly and given the support they so richly deserve.
Rather than taking them to court to try and reclaim some compensation back.....B'tards
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"I'm with them 100%
The only thing i cant understand is why we need a charity like "Help the Heros"
Because the bloody government should be paying as much as it takes to insure those soldiers who have come back injured or not get looked after properly and given the support they so richly deserve.
Rather than taking them to court to try and reclaim some compensation back.....B'tards
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This country has always treated its soldiers crap. They should remember memorials and parades are fab but they dont put bread in your families mouth when you come back injured and disabled. They need a Ministry for Veterans Affairs (independant of the MOD) like many countries have |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Reading this thread has made me well up, ex forces myself I am married to a submariner who will be away this xmas.
I am so proud of all the boys & girls wearing uniform whereever they are and also for those at home behind the uniform.
ty xxxxxxxxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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it is also very special to see the public line the streets when we would parade through our local town, makes you know you have actually came home, and all the homesickness was actually worth it all, not too mention other people take the time to say welcome back
(G ex forces) x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my sons in pwrr and went to his homecoming parade in canterbury earlier this year was a brill day and was very proud of him! hes been to iraq and is now in germany and is coming home for xmas break on friday xxx god bless everyone based oversees helping to keep us safe at home xx |
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Heard a young guy on the radio yesterday, he's joining the Army, and leaving a job as a tyre fitter.
Here's the bad bit................he's taking a £150 pounda A WEEK pay cut to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
£1200 take home a month..................
thats what some of those young men get, for risking their lives day after day.
Now look up your local MP on the internet, and check out what he or she earns....... sickening, isnt it?
Then there is that pillock of a government Minister who said his employees (who worked in immigration) are "brave" and put their "lives on the line".... WTF?
And they get over £27, 000 a year!!! |
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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago
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"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx"
Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.
However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?
I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx
Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.
However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?
I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.
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Be very interested in his answer  |
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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago
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"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx
Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.
However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?
I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.
Be very interested in his answer "
We don't intend to go to the club now until well into the New Year but I'll get Tez to have a word and I'll speak to Nick on the telephone about it.
Even if it was only once a week, or once a fortnight....... it would be start and may get other clubs doing it! |
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