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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

When you go home, Tell them of us and say For your tomorrow We gave our today

Can we do a bit of Remembrance pls

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By *eeBee67Man over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Watching festival of rememberance with a very teary family.

We will be on parade tomorrow, as I have been for the past 25 years.

For our tomorrow they gave their today.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Watching festival of rememberance with a very teary family.

We will be on parade tomorrow, as I have been for the past 25 years.

For our tomorrow they gave their today.

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By *Kgirl80Woman over a year ago

South Coast

Lest we forget

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits.

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By *emmefataleWoman over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."
I hope he comes home safely xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."

Can't imagine how you must feel x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I give my thanks to all that have fallen so that i May stand"

I.m watching the Festival of Remembrance with pride . I will never forget the shipmates the Merchant Navy & I lost in the South Atlantic .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When you go home, Tell them of us and say For your tomorrow We gave our today

Can we do a bit of Remembrance pls"

Yes

Without a doubt x

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I was married into the US army I had a long term relationship with a guy in the British army....it's close to my heart..li will remember

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."

Thoughts are with you...my best friend has just completed his 6th tour....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'll be at the local cenotaph paying my respects. As a serving member of the armed forces and a free man it is my duty.

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By *ezebelWoman over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

I will be there too. My Mum and Dad used to go on Remembrance Sunday every year without fail to remember lost friends and colleagues, and now I go because they can't x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I posted this a few weeks ago after reading it online. There are different versions around but the sentiment is real and chokes me every time. WWRT

Her hair was up in a pony tail,

her favorite dress tied with a bow.

Today was Daddy's Day at school,

and she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,

that she probably should stay home

Why the kids might not understand,

if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;

she knew just what to say.

What to tell her classmates

of why he wasn't there today.

But still her mother worried,

for her to face this day alone.

And that was why once again,

she tried to keep her daughter home..

But the little girl went to school

eager to tell them all.

About a dad she never sees

a dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.

Children squirming impatiently,

anxious in their seats

One by one the teacher called

a student from the class.

To introduce their daddy,

as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,

every child turned to stare.

Each of them was searching,

a man who wasn't there.

'Where's her daddy at?'

She heard a boy call out.

'She probably doesn't have one,'

another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,

she heard a daddy say,

'Looks like another deadbeat dad,

too busy to waste his day.'

The words did not offend her,

as she smiled up at her Mom.

And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back,

slowly she began to speak.

And out from the mouth of a child,

came words incredibly unique.

'My Daddy couldn't be here,

because he lives so far away.

But I know he wishes he could be,

since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,

I wanted you to know.

All about my daddy,

and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories

he taught me to ride my bike.

He surprised me with pink roses,

and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,

and ice cream in a cone

And though you cannot see him.

I'm not standing here alone.

'Cause my daddy's always with me,

even though we are apart

I know because he told me,

he'll forever be in my heart'

With that, her little hand reached up,

and lay across her chest.

Feeling her own heartbeat,

beneath her favorite dress.

And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in

tears.

Proudly watching her daughter,

who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love

of a man not in her life.

Doing what was best for her,

doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the

crowd.

She finished with a voice so soft,

but its message clear and loud.

'I love my daddy very much,

he's my shining star.

And if he could, he'd be here,

but heaven's just too far.

You see he is a soldier

and died just this past year

When a roadside bomb hit his convoy

and taught us all to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes,

it's like he never went away.'

And then she closed her eyes,

and saw him there that day.

And to her mother's amazement,

she witnessed with surprise.

A room full of daddies and children,

all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,

who knows what they felt inside.

Perhaps for merely a second,

they saw him at her side.

'I know you're with me Daddy,'

to the silence she called out.

And what happened next made believers,

of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,

for each of their eyes had been closed.

But there on the desk beside her,

was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her

shining star.

And given the gift of believing,

that heaven is never too far.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Let all are bit

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

This site we not let me put up a pic of a poppy

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By *ezebelWoman over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"This site we not let me put up a pic of a poppy "

You can post poppy pics as long as you are in the pic too - holding it, wearing it etc. There will be no problem.

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."

Thank you to your son and all his colleagues.

And to the fallen and people in pain from conflict, I wish you peace xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."

Will pray he comesvhome safevto his loved ones. Xx

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By *he devil wears pradaWoman over a year ago

gosport ish

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits."
My only daughter returned three weeks ago from her second tour. Like yourself a very proud Mum, and wish your Son safe home.

Off to remember today those gone and currently serving. Heroes all of them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh we remember. With thanks and god save our troops. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

for the present who are serving

come safe and sound

for the ones who have fallen

in our hearts you will always be found.

per mare per terram will always be special to me.

last night service was amazing it was delivered with honour, pride, dignity and passion.

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By *extoysareusCouple over a year ago

kinky heaven

As much as we remember, the main thing to do with these is to learn.

Learn that war is shit, and the wars of late have been unjustified.

Remember the poor children that our armies have killed.

Remember the lies that brought us into the wars.

Don't get emotional because you had a long term relationship with a guy in the army.

Just remember.

Never again..

Wear white with real pride.

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By *reasyontheeyesMan over a year ago

out in the sticks

Just remember, those in WW1 most did not have a choice to serve their country

Those in WW2 didn't have a choice. Those serving today do, grateful to all those that have volunteered to protect us, but spare a thought today for all those that don't have a choice so that we have them.

My grandfather lost 3 of his brothers in various places in France in the first world war.

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By *aturasqCouple over a year ago

Hertfordshire

Humbling reading - wish I had the words to express my gratitude to those who have served , are serving and their loved ones x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To all those who've fought and died defending freedom I will remember you always.

Today I salute you.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Some for death do call, some life desires,

Some care not some burial require,

Some beat their breast at the evil that engulfs,

Other in fiery hot revenge do burn,

Some lay as to hear the bugle sound,

And others lay as sprawling to the ground,

Some wished their death revenge upon their foe,

Others with dying eyes their friends fate they do not know,

Some their parents, children cried to see,

Others wished life some difference to agree,

But lovers with a soft and panting heart,

Did wish their mistress at their last depart,

To shut their eyes and wounds to close,

Whose dying spirits to their mistress goes,

Foes hand into each others wounds thrust wide,

As if their hearts would pull out from each side,

When friends in dear embrace are close twined,

By their affection strong in death they are joined,

Some wished to live but long for death through the pain,

Others die grieving as their foe is slain,

Others wait until dawn make ready with armour and gun,

As the sun rises this madness yet to begun.

My eternal thanks for those who have fought and were injured or made the supreme sacrifice and for those serving today in the name of freedom, and justice allowing me to do what I do in a civilised and tolerant society.

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By *renchbambi xWoman over a year ago

Need to know basis

"I posted this a few weeks ago after reading it online. There are different versions around but the sentiment is real and chokes me every time. WWRT

Her hair was up in a pony tail,

her favorite dress tied with a bow.

Today was Daddy's Day at school,

and she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,

that she probably should stay home

Why the kids might not understand,

if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;

she knew just what to say.

What to tell her classmates

of why he wasn't there today.

But still her mother worried,

for her to face this day alone.

And that was why once again,

she tried to keep her daughter home..

But the little girl went to school

eager to tell them all.

About a dad she never sees

a dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.

Children squirming impatiently,

anxious in their seats

One by one the teacher called

a student from the class.

To introduce their daddy,

as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,

every child turned to stare.

Each of them was searching,

a man who wasn't there.

'Where's her daddy at?'

She heard a boy call out.

'She probably doesn't have one,'

another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,

she heard a daddy say,

'Looks like another deadbeat dad,

too busy to waste his day.'

The words did not offend her,

as she smiled up at her Mom.

And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back,

slowly she began to speak.

And out from the mouth of a child,

came words incredibly unique.

'My Daddy couldn't be here,

because he lives so far away.

But I know he wishes he could be,

since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,

I wanted you to know.

All about my daddy,

and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories

he taught me to ride my bike.

He surprised me with pink roses,

and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,

and ice cream in a cone

And though you cannot see him.

I'm not standing here alone.

'Cause my daddy's always with me,

even though we are apart

I know because he told me,

he'll forever be in my heart'

With that, her little hand reached up,

and lay across her chest.

Feeling her own heartbeat,

beneath her favorite dress.

And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in

tears.

Proudly watching her daughter,

who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love

of a man not in her life.

Doing what was best for her,

doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the

crowd.

She finished with a voice so soft,

but its message clear and loud.

'I love my daddy very much,

he's my shining star.

And if he could, he'd be here,

but heaven's just too far.

You see he is a soldier

and died just this past year

When a roadside bomb hit his convoy

and taught us all to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes,

it's like he never went away.'

And then she closed her eyes,

and saw him there that day.

And to her mother's amazement,

she witnessed with surprise.

A room full of daddies and children,

all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,

who knows what they felt inside.

Perhaps for merely a second,

they saw him at her side.

'I know you're with me Daddy,'

to the silence she called out.

And what happened next made believers,

of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,

for each of their eyes had been closed.

But there on the desk beside her,

was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her

shining star.

And given the gift of believing,

that heaven is never too far.

Thank you for sharing this

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"This site we not let me put up a pic of a poppy

You can post poppy pics as long as you are in the pic too - holding it, wearing it etc. There will be no problem."

I've seen at least one other forum user recently posting with a pic of just a poppy.

We shall be stopping what we are doing and remembering today. I am fiercely proud of what my grandparents and great grandparents did in order to keep this country free.

I don't think our generation could do a fraction of what their generation did if such a war was to happen again.

crystal

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Remembering all the fallen today, including my great grandma's brother who didn't come back from WW1 and a school friend who didn't come back from Afghanistan.

Lest We Forget

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By *erekduvallCouple over a year ago

swansea

One of our grandchildren is marching today, my father fought throughout the war, never lived to see my grand ,children , I am sure he would be very proud today as I am.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have always attended a parade, as a child with parents and grandparents.

As a teenager I marched representing my unit in T A.

As a parent I took my children. This year I am at work, I have been trying to persuade the gent I am caring for to take a walk up to the Cenotaph with me but he 'isn't into all that' I won't even be able to watch it on tv!!

Last night I was unable to watch it as have actually been on back to back shifts since Friday morning.

I will take myself off to the staff bedroom to remember! To be honest I don't personally need one day, I remember every day.

Will never forget

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I hope everyone respected the 2 mins slilence and remembered those who died so we may live.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!"

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I hope everyone respected the 2 mins slilence and remembered those who died so we may live. "

No as forgot the time.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm remembering lee Rigby

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

Once, on a summers day, riding home across the hill, I watched a Spit doing aerobatics for about 20 mins in a cloudless blue sky. There is something magical about that plane and it's engines.......

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I'm remembering lee Rigby "

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

Once, on a summers day, riding home across the hill, I watched a Spit doing aerobatics for about 20 mins in a cloudless blue sky. There is something magical about that plane and it's engines......."

I like the mosquito

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple over a year ago

Bridgend

Feeling disgusted at the number of shoppers in Tesco who didn't observe the 2 minutes silence - and they weren't youngsters either!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My ex lost his legs in Afghan in 2004 at 24 yrs old, I have tattoo'd on my wrist "my soldier and my hero" i'll be remembering.. x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Feeling disgusted at the number of shoppers in Tesco who didn't observe the 2 minutes silence - and they weren't youngsters either!"

May not like it but its not compulsory plus may not register as important to them.

I aint defending them just pointing it out.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

OUR GLORIOUS DEAD

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Feeling disgusted at the number of shoppers in Tesco who didn't observe the 2 minutes silence - and they weren't youngsters either!"

Ah....the class of shopper in M&S...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Stood with pride for the 2 mins silence of Remembrance, May I be worthy of their sacrifice .

A private moment for my Dad who served in the Royal Navy in Malta in

WWII .

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

Once, on a summers day, riding home across the hill, I watched a Spit doing aerobatics for about 20 mins in a cloudless blue sky. There is something magical about that plane and it's engines.......

I like the mosquito

Something else up there with a snubby nose and fixed wheels, not sure what that is. I'm quite near Biggin Hill so get a few.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

Once, on a summers day, riding home across the hill, I watched a Spit doing aerobatics for about 20 mins in a cloudless blue sky. There is something magical about that plane and it's engines.......

I like the mosquito

Something else up there with a snubby nose and fixed wheels, not sure what that is. I'm quite near Biggin Hill so get a few."

It would of not been a mosquito as there are not any in the uk that are flyable the only one that is flyable is in the US. Was it a Lancaster?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Cant watch it ! My 18 year old just got sent to Afghan on thursday as a casualty replacement. His first tour, im so proud of him, he loves the army but im in bits.

Thank you to your son and all his colleagues.

And to the fallen and people in pain from conflict, I wish you peace xx"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm remembering lee Rigby "

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I just had a Spitfire and three Hurricances fly overhead - luvverly!!

Wow! Cool! I got a cloud and three seagulls.

Once, on a summers day, riding home across the hill, I watched a Spit doing aerobatics for about 20 mins in a cloudless blue sky. There is something magical about that plane and it's engines.......

I like the mosquito

Something else up there with a snubby nose and fixed wheels, not sure what that is. I'm quite near Biggin Hill so get a few.

It would of not been a mosquito as there are not any in the uk that are flyable the only one that is flyable is in the US. Was it a Lancaster? "

No, defo a fighter type/size, nowhere near as big as a Lancaster.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple over a year ago

Bridgend

May not like it but its not compulsory plus may not register as important to them.

I aint defending them just pointing it out."

The words 'showing respect' come to mind

Mrs BB x x

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

May not like it but its not compulsory plus may not register as important to them.

I aint defending them just pointing it out.

The words 'showing respect' come to mind

Mrs BB x x"

You can't MAKE people show respect. Trying to do so is totalitarianism.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple over a year ago

Bridgend

I wasn't wanting to 'MAKE' people show respect, I was saying out of common decency in remembrance of people in our armed forces both past present and future, there are some people who don't show respect. Youngsters get a bad press for this, if adults don't lead by example then the young people of today cannot be blamed.

Mrs BB

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

Is rather people did nothing than did something they don't believe in, just because its expected of them.

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By *atelotmanMan over a year ago

Chatham

Ive not long got home from having the honour of marching in the Chatham Remembrance Parade.It was great to see youths who people class as yobs standing in silent for the whole 2 minutes.I bet their parents would of been proud to have seen them as much as we were.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple over a year ago

Bridgend

"Ive not long got home from having the honour of marching in the Chatham Remembrance Parade.It was great to see youths who people class as yobs standing in silent for the whole 2 minutes.I bet their parents would of been proud to have seen them as much as we were."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

after reading both threads on this subject i have a small point to make.

i was always taught that if you do not have anything good to say about a subject or a person then say nothing at all.

therefore if some people on this site do not agree with the concept of remembering our service personnel past and present then that is your choice, i do not agree with however i respect your decision, however i would ask that you respect the wishes of those who do want to show their respect for our service personnel past and present.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Today has been very emotional for me. I attended a wonderful service (not often I get to wear my ribbons and campaign medals). Chatted with a few old friends, some wounded servicemen and a few families that have lost loved ones.

Blessed are the fallen.

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