Thedelldays Posted 8 November, 2008 Share Posted 8 November, 2008 dont forget to pause for the silence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 8 November, 2008 Share Posted 8 November, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NtSqZcT_4 I shall be at a parade tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 8 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 8 November, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NtSqZcT_4 I shall be at a parade tomorrow. that really put chills down my spine... a couple of my pals are involved in the parade in london tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 At what time is the minute silence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 At what time is the minute silence? 11.00 am > The 11th hour of the 11th month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 11.00 am > The 11th hour of the 11th month Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 R.I.P. to all our fallen. And thank you for giving your lives for our freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hacienda Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 My son and I shall be at our local cenotaph. Two weeks ago I visited Ypres. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 R.I.P Rayment and other lads from PWRR who have lost their lives. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6UMdulsnz0A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 It's 9/11. Hey America. Happy Remembrance Sunday. Lest we forget. I will pause at 11am as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 9 November, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oDlTq53b438 two of my work mates were killed on that trip (above) and lost another one last week.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 (edited) It's nice to see that fascist bint Thatcher has bothered to get up from her death bed to lead the exit of the 'insignificant' politicians from the cenotaph. I certainly won't be holding a two mintue silence for her when she eventually pops her clogs. This is not a slur on the memory of the servicemen and women who lost their lives in the Falklands/N.Ireland during her reign of terror Edited 9 November, 2008 by Thorpe-le-Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 "For your tomorrow, we gave our today." NEVER forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Forever grateful to them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 It's nice to see that fascist bint Thatcher has bothered to get up from her death bed to lead the exit of the 'insignificant' politicians from the cenotaph. I certainly won't be holding a two mintue silence for her when she eventually pops her clogs. This is not a slur on the memory of the servicemen and women who lost their lives in the Falklands/N.Ireland during her reign of terror this is not for this thread, show respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Forever grateful to them all. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 (edited) this is not for this thread, show respect I've got respect for all those brave souls who are marching past the cenotaph and the glourious dead who have and still are serving this country with tremendous courage and dedication. I had a Great Grandad gassed at Passchendale in 1917, a Great Uncle killed at Arnham and a Grandad who served during the Suez Crisis, so please do not preach to me about resepct. Thatcher and Blair (I know he isn't there today) should not really be allowed to attend in my opinion. Edited 9 November, 2008 by Thorpe-le-Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 +1. + 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Here You Are! Don`t Lose It Again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Here You Are! Don`t Lose It Again! This image is one of the most powerful cartoons to be ever published in my opinion. This is why unity in Europe through the EU is vital to peace and prosperity. A big hats off to the 'Bevan Boys' who have oft been forgotten or cast aside by a minority of contemporaries as cowards. They were fundamental to victory during WW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 I've just been watching a bit of the march on BBC1. It's good to remember and all that, but it's a bit boring as a spectacle. Sky should get sole rights and jazz it up a bit with cheerleaders or colourful graphics or something in order to appeal to the younger audience and families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 This image is one of the most powerful cartoons to be ever published in my opinion. This is why unity in Europe through the EU is vital to peace and prosperity. A big hats off to the 'Bevan Boys' who have oft been forgotten or cast aside by a minority of contemporaries as cowards. They were fundamental to victory during WW2 I met a Bevan boy a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 I've just been watching a bit of the march on BBC1. It's good to remember and all that, but it's a bit boring as a spectacle. Sky should get sole rights and jazz it up a bit with cheerleaders or colourful graphics or something in order to appeal to the younger audience and families.It is right for it to be sombre and respectful, the last thing we need is Ross and Brand doing a commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 This image is one of the most powerful cartoons to be ever published in my opinion. This is why unity in Europe through the EU is vital to peace and prosperity. A big hats off to the 'Bevan Boys' who have oft been forgotten or cast aside by a minority of contemporaries as cowards. They were fundamental to victory during WW2 You are right but sadly today too many young people don`t seem to accept this and think that old people are "fair game" forgetting (or not really knowing) what they forfeited to give them their freedom. My old man (now well into his 80`s) gave up HIS youth and served in the RN during WW2, taking part in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Russian Convoys and D-Day. He (along with thousands of others) deserves respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Regardless of my opinion on each conflict, I will always say that the indivuals who have laid down their lives - whether unwillingly as victims, or for heros - for their country, family, even their comrades - are owed nothing but respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 9 November, 2008 I've got respect for all those brave souls who are marching past the cenotaph and the glourious dead who have and still are serving this country with tremendous courage and dedication. I had a Great Grandad gassed at Passchendale in 1917, a Great Uncle killed at Arnham and a Grandad who served during the Suez Crisis, so please do not preach to me about resepct. Thatcher and Blair (I know he isn't there today) should not really be allowed to attend in my opinion. i dont really get what blair and maggie have to do with what you have mentioned... many many in the forces (at the time) had huge amounts of respect for maggie...more so than brown or blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Either way, I think this thread should probably be kept free of debate if it's not meant for ir. Start a new thread for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Either way, I think this thread should probably be kept free of debate if it's not meant for ir. Start a new thread for this? I quite agree. This thread is not about the rights or wrongs of war (although I defy anyone to say that the war against Hitler was not justified). It is about those who went and did what they were asked to do and sacrificed their freedom and their lives doing it, whether on the beaches of Normandy, at Ypres , Waterloo, Iraq or Afghanistan. Without them we may have been speaking French or German now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Trubble Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 I bought one of these Umbrellas, certainly a better Christmas gift than another pair of socks. http://www.greatwar.co.uk/umbrella/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 Was asleep anyway so meh I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 November, 2008 Share Posted 9 November, 2008 I rest my case.was it worth it, those poor souls sacrificed for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyLass Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 Don't forget to stop at 11am tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshie72 Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 My eldest son, as part of the local cadet corp, had their parade yesterday. A church service and then a march to the town's memorial stone. I was a very proud mum watching him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 ???? He's saying you're an ignorant *****, and the pride you seem to take in displaying it is entirely misplaced. I agree with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 10 November, 2008 Share Posted 10 November, 2008 This fred is way to ghey for tms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 This fred is way to ghey for tms. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 Oh dear. lolz. I thought I might get a reaction eventually. Anywho in all seriousness, I agree with Essruu. I think alot should be done to "modernise" the march etc. Seeing as the whole rememberance day thing is falling on deaf ears with the younger generation I fear that if it isn't modernised in some way then in the long run, no one will give a s**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 lolz. I thought I might get a reaction eventually. Anywho in all seriousness, I agree with Essruu. I think alot should be done to "modernise" the march etc. Seeing as the whole rememberance day thing is falling on deaf ears with the younger generation I fear that if it isn't modernised in some way then in the long run, no one will give a s**t. How do you suggest they modernise it? Bling poppys or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 How do you suggest they modernise it? Bling poppys or something? Every poppy should be pure gold, with "braaaap safe" written on them in diamonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 Anyway, the proper remembrance day is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 Thank Christ our Remembrance day falls on 11/11. Surely the stupid feckin yanks can't possibly get this one wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 11 November, 2008 Share Posted 11 November, 2008 Seeing as the whole rememberance day thing is falling on deaf ears with the younger generation One of the biggest turn outs in recent years at the Cenotaph on Sunday and a very large number of youngsters present. It might have been something to do with it being 90 years, but if that is the case then the 100th anniversary should be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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