Onceapilot
3rd Jul 2013, 19:02
Given that this crazy world still exists then, next year will see both the 100th anniversary of the start of The Great War and, the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
This post is just to encourage everyone to make a physical effort to remember those who sacrificed so much. Having made a sobering week-long staff ride to Normandy two years ago, I hope to visit the trenches next year, before all the "official" ceremonies begin. My wifes Grandfather was gassed at the Somme, given six months to live and then, outlived two wives! There is some hope!
Seriously folks, it must be worth the effort. Anyone else got plans?
OAP
This post is just to encourage everyone to make a physical effort to remember those who sacrificed so much. Having made a sobering week-long staff ride to Normandy two years ago, I hope to visit the trenches next year, before all the "official" ceremonies begin. My wifes Grandfather was gassed at the Somme, given six months to live and then, outlived two wives! There is some hope!
Seriously folks, it must be worth the effort. Anyone else got plans?
OAP