REMEMBRANCE DAY 2011
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2011
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.
There have been many more this year and the town of Royal Wootten Bassett once again did great honour to those coming home for the last time to their home and loved ones. The men and women of our armed forces daily face their tasks in theatre with acts of courage. We know from media coverage just what that means.
I am sure many here will want to add their feelings so please do so.
"AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."
There have been many more this year and the town of Royal Wootten Bassett once again did great honour to those coming home for the last time to their home and loved ones. The men and women of our armed forces daily face their tasks in theatre with acts of courage. We know from media coverage just what that means.
I am sure many here will want to add their feelings so please do so.
"AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."
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Once again, thank you lads and lasses of our Armed Forces, past present and future.
Thank you Wootten Bassett for your unfailing respect and dignity.
They shall not grow old.
Thank you Wootten Bassett for your unfailing respect and dignity.
They shall not grow old.
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In appreciation, I'd suggest that it become Royal Wootten Bassett in recognition of the way in which the towns people turn out to honour those who have given their lives on our behalf.
As a citizen of Wootton Bassett, an ex-member of Lyneham, and a regular attendee at repatriations may I make the following comments.
1. Most Wootton Bassett residents are TOTALLY against any "royal" tag or similar.
2. Most Wootton Bassett residents no longer attend the "High Street TV Spectacular" but pay their respects quietly, and with dignity, further down the road, away from the furore
3. Most Wootton Bassett residents do this because they care, not because they want to be on TV or to recieve any reward.
When the honouring of the repatriations started the Hearse would slow down as it passed, we then had the man walking in front, now we have the hearse stopping for flowers. The families - for whom I have the utmost compassion - used to have a quiet, peaceful, meaningful little service at Lyneham. They are now crammed into cars and rushed to "pre-saved" positions.... just so the "press" can have their stupid pictures.
This was, and is supposed to be, a respectful "thankyou" to each and every one who has given the ultimate in the service of their country ... not the media circus it has turned into, and the "renaming" of Wootton Bassett would make that even worse.
Just my views .... nowt else.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Edit : probably not the right place for that .. my apologies for any offence ..
1. Most Wootton Bassett residents are TOTALLY against any "royal" tag or similar.
2. Most Wootton Bassett residents no longer attend the "High Street TV Spectacular" but pay their respects quietly, and with dignity, further down the road, away from the furore
3. Most Wootton Bassett residents do this because they care, not because they want to be on TV or to recieve any reward.
When the honouring of the repatriations started the Hearse would slow down as it passed, we then had the man walking in front, now we have the hearse stopping for flowers. The families - for whom I have the utmost compassion - used to have a quiet, peaceful, meaningful little service at Lyneham. They are now crammed into cars and rushed to "pre-saved" positions.... just so the "press" can have their stupid pictures.
This was, and is supposed to be, a respectful "thankyou" to each and every one who has given the ultimate in the service of their country ... not the media circus it has turned into, and the "renaming" of Wootton Bassett would make that even worse.
Just my views .... nowt else.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Edit : probably not the right place for that .. my apologies for any offence ..
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I go along with Lance37,we all know that the media are political lackies,I also think of us as subjects NOT citizens,put it to the vote.
I'm going to be selfish on here and remember one person, my own Dad, M****n C****N. Joined 01.04.1957, demobbed 01.04.1979. Served in (and laterally ran) Station Workshops (are they still called that?). Not exactly the sharp end, but various stations, including Kinloss. Leuchars, Coningsby, Waddington, El Adem, Aktotiri & Laarbruch bore testimony to his skill and passion for his trade.
Taken when he was 50 by the big C, he'd have only been 72 now. The more my kids grow up, and the more I do, the more I wish he was still here. There's so much I'd want to talk to him about.
Remembrance Day isn't just about the fallen in conflicts, it's about ALL who have served. I'll be raising a glass to him, and all the others, on the Day.
Taken when he was 50 by the big C, he'd have only been 72 now. The more my kids grow up, and the more I do, the more I wish he was still here. There's so much I'd want to talk to him about.
Remembrance Day isn't just about the fallen in conflicts, it's about ALL who have served. I'll be raising a glass to him, and all the others, on the Day.
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Thank you to all those who ensured and are still fighting so that I can live in freedom. I recommend the recently released CD We Will Rember Them that features words and music as a fitting tribute. Some of the sale price includes a donation to the RBL.
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Edit : probably not the right place for that .. my apologies for any offence
Absolutely no offence could be taken from your post, in my opinion anyway. My only comment is that, even if the media is taking over, the homecoming broadcast from Wootton Bassett does keep the price being paid daily by our boys and girls in the public eye.
I was privileged to be present in a US airport when a unit of their servicemen transited through it on the way home from theatre and were given a standing ovation by all present. As I could never hope to ever see this in a UK airport I appreciate the welcome home given by you and your fellow Wootton Bassettians.
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This thread is a great idea, thanks.
I'd like to thank all of you who dig deep at this time of year & buy your poppies, crosses etc. As the PAO for my local village it's your generosity which makes our door to door sales so worth while.
We will remember them.
I'd like to thank all of you who dig deep at this time of year & buy your poppies, crosses etc. As the PAO for my local village it's your generosity which makes our door to door sales so worth while.
We will remember them.
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I am one of the lucky one's who'se family, friends and colleagues have all returned safely from whichever part of the world they were serving in during whichever conflict the UK and their Service was involved in. My thoughts and prayers are with those who are not as lucky as I have been and all those who have fallen in the service of our country.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Another Wootton Bassett resident.
Just back from another repatriation.
I, and my wife, will continue to stand where we always have since the beginning, when there were no media, just the RBL members and a few of the public.
I will not change my behaviour just because the media are there. They will not change how or where I pay my respects to our fallen. I'm not aware of having been on TV and have no wishes either way. If I am, recognisable or not, it is the presence of all who are there that shows that we care.
Its thanks to OB, who, quite rightly, insisted that the herc guys were repatriated to Lyneham, that we in WB have the opportunity to do this.
No to Royal WB, thank you.
1066
We do remember them.
Just back from another repatriation.
I, and my wife, will continue to stand where we always have since the beginning, when there were no media, just the RBL members and a few of the public.
I will not change my behaviour just because the media are there. They will not change how or where I pay my respects to our fallen. I'm not aware of having been on TV and have no wishes either way. If I am, recognisable or not, it is the presence of all who are there that shows that we care.
Its thanks to OB, who, quite rightly, insisted that the herc guys were repatriated to Lyneham, that we in WB have the opportunity to do this.
No to Royal WB, thank you.
1066
We do remember them.
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LBP PC DC,
Make no mistake. You will be in everyone's thoughts. You and hundreds just like you have the gratitude of us all. You and they have done your duty and may do so again. I have no problem in saying that we thank you all for your service and your sacrifices - enjoy your loved ones and enjoy your Christmas together.
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Make no mistake. You will be in everyone's thoughts. You and hundreds just like you have the gratitude of us all. You and they have done your duty and may do so again. I have no problem in saying that we thank you all for your service and your sacrifices - enjoy your loved ones and enjoy your Christmas together.
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At this time of the year I am reminded of General George Patton who at the funeral oration of some of his soldiers said "Do not mourn these men, but just thank God that such men lived"
I shall be spending Remembrance Day at a memorial service at the old RAF Bomber Command base at RAF Snaith in Yorkshire.
I shall be spending Remembrance Day at a memorial service at the old RAF Bomber Command base at RAF Snaith in Yorkshire.
I'd like to make another selfish post here and remember my Dad. If he hadn't been a strong swimmer, I don't think I would have existed.
Dieppe, 19th August 1942:
"Phillips closed the beach under intense fire for the withdrawal and succeeded in filling his boat with soldiers. Unfortunately it received a direct hit and sank almost immediately. He encouraged the survivors to swim away from the beach, and he and a few others were picked up by a destroyer 1 ½ miles off shore. His coolness and cheerfulness throughout were an inspiration to all around him."
Dieppe, 19th August 1942:
"Phillips closed the beach under intense fire for the withdrawal and succeeded in filling his boat with soldiers. Unfortunately it received a direct hit and sank almost immediately. He encouraged the survivors to swim away from the beach, and he and a few others were picked up by a destroyer 1 ½ miles off shore. His coolness and cheerfulness throughout were an inspiration to all around him."
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My sincere apologies, I am not in the services but have had a great many of my friends, family members as well as work colleagues who are, have been or will be in the very near future. I merely meant to say that I consider myself lucky to be in the position that I am in thanks to their dedication and the sacrifice of others. My original career choice was to be allowed to wear a light blue suit but I wound up joining a different thin blue line.
My eternal gratitude to all members of the armed services past, present and future.
DC
My sincere apologies, I am not in the services but have had a great many of my friends, family members as well as work colleagues who are, have been or will be in the very near future. I merely meant to say that I consider myself lucky to be in the position that I am in thanks to their dedication and the sacrifice of others. My original career choice was to be allowed to wear a light blue suit but I wound up joining a different thin blue line.
My eternal gratitude to all members of the armed services past, present and future.
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OmegaV6,
Right place, right thread, right remarks...THANK YOU.
I was in the RAF in Borneo, in 1964. Young man [19] and invincible. I rececently read [one of] my Uncle's [Short] Service history. He too was 19 when he was killed, and I am proud to say that my Father named me after my uncle, rather than himself.
My other uncle survived the War, and his name is my second name.
We WILL remember them.
Right place, right thread, right remarks...THANK YOU.
I was in the RAF in Borneo, in 1964. Young man [19] and invincible. I rececently read [one of] my Uncle's [Short] Service history. He too was 19 when he was killed, and I am proud to say that my Father named me after my uncle, rather than himself.
My other uncle survived the War, and his name is my second name.
We WILL remember them.
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No more girls in pretty dress
More coffins will arrive back
More families dressed in black
Not the homecoming they once planned
Now just a coffin and a band
No more nights down the mess
No more girls in pretty dress
Not for them, a lads night out
They have had, their last shout
Heads will bow in the street
Once with hearses they do meet
Flags are lowered by brothers true
A Solemn salute just for you
Your fight is over you paid the price
It was your last throw of the dice
But be sure lads we will never forget
At the rise of the sun and at sunset
You had the courage , you stood strong
You questioned not the right or wrong
Now sleep a while you deserve the rest
Whilst we mourn the loss of you, the best
TD
To Ben ,the crew of XV230 and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them
More families dressed in black
Not the homecoming they once planned
Now just a coffin and a band
No more nights down the mess
No more girls in pretty dress
Not for them, a lads night out
They have had, their last shout
Heads will bow in the street
Once with hearses they do meet
Flags are lowered by brothers true
A Solemn salute just for you
Your fight is over you paid the price
It was your last throw of the dice
But be sure lads we will never forget
At the rise of the sun and at sunset
You had the courage , you stood strong
You questioned not the right or wrong
Now sleep a while you deserve the rest
Whilst we mourn the loss of you, the best
TD
To Ben ,the crew of XV230 and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them
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I will remember them.
If it were not for the millions of men who volunteered, or were conscripted into the armed forces during the twentieth century, then I would not have been born.
None of them knew me, or knew I would be born into freedom and happiness.
I am grateful to those men, as well as remembering more personal friends and colleagues from my own service time.
If it were not for the millions of men who volunteered, or were conscripted into the armed forces during the twentieth century, then I would not have been born.
None of them knew me, or knew I would be born into freedom and happiness.
I am grateful to those men, as well as remembering more personal friends and colleagues from my own service time.