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PPRuNe Pop · 26th October 2009, 18:12

As you know I usually resurrect the same thread each year at about this time so that we can, if we wish, remember in our own way those that have fallen in the service of their country.

As this is a poignant year with the passing of the last two survivors of WW1, Harry Patch and Henry Allingham. I thought it would be right to start a new thread as our thoughts now turn to WW2 and to the many that have joined their ranks from Iraq and Afghanistan. It seems endless nowadays that so many have given their lives in the sandpit, or other far flung places, so it is all the more important that we should remember them - and those that have been seriously wounded, though many would spurn your sympathy. Their wish is that they can if at all possible stay soldiers until their turn comes.

We really do have HEROES.

Ladies and gentlemen - we SALUTE you.

26th October 2009, 18:12	#1 (permalink)
PPRuNe Pop Cool Mod Join Date: Apr 1998 Location: 18nm N of LGW Posts: 4,615	REMEMBRANCE DAY 2009 As you know I usually resurrect the same thread each year at about this time so that we can, if we wish, remember in our own way those that have fallen in the service of their country. As this is a poignant year with the passing of the last two survivors of WW1, Harry Patch and Henry Allingham. I thought it would be right to start a new thread as our thoughts now turn to WW2 and to the many that have joined their ranks from Iraq and Afghanistan. It seems endless nowadays that so many have given their lives in the sandpit, or other far flung places, so it is all the more important that we should remember them - and those that have been seriously wounded, though many would spurn your sympathy. Their wish is that they can if at all possible stay soldiers until their turn comes. We really do have HEROES. Ladies and gentlemen - we SALUTE you. __________________ Cool Mod - Here, and was there.