Remembrance Day

[Marina]

Hello everyone,

Millions of men and women from the Commonwealth Armed Forces (and the North American Forces) sacrificed their lives in two world wars and even today are risking their lives in conflicts around the globe to try and make this world a safer place.

I feel obliged to remember these courageous and honourable people especially those unknown soldiers who are buried far away from their loved ones who are unable to visit the graves.

[Artist]

Marina

I will be on parade Sunday and will attend on the 11th at 1100hrs at our local centaph as per Normal.

It is the least I can do.

Artist

[Marina]

Hi Artist and Sticky

I will definitely be watching the festival of remembrance and the remembrance sunday parade, most probably with a box of tissues.

I will be paying my respects on tuesday although I'll be in the lab.

[dannyd]

I'll be going to the ceremony at the local war memorial (Loughton) on sunday.

Last year (and the year before) I paraded at the Cenotaph in London. When we were formed up waiting to march past we were stood next to the old boys from the Light Infantry. In front of us was the Army Cadet unit. The old boys all started having a pop at the Cdt WO of the Army Cadets because his boots were dirty

I was also involved in the Festival of Rememberance with the ATC. We came on to line the route for the Chelsea pensioners and then had to scarper quickly to make way for the RM Band. Listening to them play sent a shiver down my spine - if there is a better miltary band in the world i'll eat my hat!

Another thing, during the rehearsals for the Festival of Rememberance things were being organised by the Garrison Sgt-Maj of London - Perry Mason (the guy who gave the order "Remove head-dress" in order to give cheers for the queen). He was constantly shouting at the BBC crew for not doing what he wanted.

Our bit involved running out onto the floor and lining the route (as I mentioned) and then saluting when the Chelsea old boys came out. During the practice for this I was saluting and Perry Mason came running over to me. He shouted
"That's it, that's it. Good salute that man" and then inexplicably "Where are you going?". I had no reply for this and just stood there opening and closing my mouth a few times. Luckily he soon moved on.

[Gary_amsterdam]

my interview is on tuesday, arn't you supposed to wear a poppy on remem. day?

Sorry I dont know, from amsterdam.


ouw my head hurts (last night : )

[Shoulderholster]

This year a contingent from Combat Stress will march past the Cenotaph on Whitehall,about time to.
When I left the Marines I didn't go to any Remebrance parades for a few years.But as I've got older (but not wiser!) and had the pleasure of raising a family,and all the other good things that life has to offer.It makes you realise how great the sacrifice those who never had the rest of their lives to enjoy this was.
I will remember my dead mates,and I expect my eyes will fill up with pride and sorrow. I will be there.
SH

[kwew]

Its ashame that remeberance day is becoming less and less a feature, younger people dont honour it like it used to be which is a crying shame, especially in the world of today, the past should be highlighted more so the same mistakes arent made and those men arent forgot.
Ill be sitting there in front of my TV proud to be british and thankful to the other nations.
I hope those sacrifices are never forgot.

[bootneck]

Listening to them play sent a shiver down my spine - if there is a better miltary band in the world i'll eat my hat!

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I`m sure sticky will correct me if I`m wrong, but The Royal Marines Band are the only ones who still do the stick drill`s. (this is where our Corp`s of drums still think they`re eating with chopsticks) No really, top Band our boys, and to watch them play is a treat, the white gloved hands shooting up to just below the nose is quite immpressive.

We Will Remember Them

[Tab]

I have been out collecting all week on the Poppy day Appeal and have been collecting at the rate of £75.00 per hour. On Sunday I will be laying the wreath on behalf of our Association at our local Memorial. then on the evening we have a large show for the Ex military personnel at our local theatre which I am also involved in. So for some us it is a full day. And for all of you who think that the young ones are not supporting it, then get of your backsides and get down to your local memorial and see just how many of them turn out while those who passing these remarks are sitting watching television.... .

[Jason The Argonaut]

Its ashame that remeberance day is becoming less and less a feature, younger people dont honour it like it used to be which is a crying shame, especially in the world of today, the past should be highlighted more so the same mistakes arent made and those men arent forgot.
Ill be sitting there in front of my TV proud to be british and thankful to the other nations.
I hope those sacrifices are never forgot.

I also fill that remembrance day is becoming less and less a feature as well kwew, it's a shame. I also will be watching it on TV, remembering those who have fought and died to keep this great country free.

Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

[bootneck]

you have to be out there, feeling the cold,like Tab said to really appreciate the sacrifice that all before us gave, the ultimate price was paid, so that all of us, can walk in freedom, and to express our opinions. Not only the armies, but also the RAF, and the Royal Navy, who when torpedoed at sea, had the cold biting water to contend with, or the fear of attack by what nature holds in the sea. And remember, its not only the UK that has lost a lot of good men, its a lot of other countries around the world, aussies, canadians, americans, and all the other allied troops.so like Tab said, get out there, and make the difference, and wear your poppy, with PRIDE. I`ll be having a tot to.
To all the Men and Women, who made the difference

My uncle told me of the times the ships he was on were torpedoed, and his oppo`s were killed, when standing at his shoulder.He never told anyone about those grusome times, no one except me, and i`m proud of that. God Rest His Soul, and all the others that perished.

[Andy O'Pray]

Don't forget the Merchant seamen, without whom we in Britain would have starved.

Aye - Andy.

[bootneck]

well said andy, and there were a lot of those men lost.

[SYB]

Ill be there at the village memorial and church.
I couldnt agree with you more shoulderholster. I was exactly the same.

I have sent my wishes to Combat stress. Im sure it will be very hard.

As for the young ones. Im walking with my son and the local Cubs..who have raised money..

My thoughts will be with everyone tomorrow
regards