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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Lest We Forget


Remembrance Day:- Monday November 11, 2013



On the 11th Hour, Of the 11th Day, Of the 11th Month......





















 Our freedoms today came at a high price, and we should never forget that wars shatter lives, families, and communities. 


In Remembrance and with Gratitude.  For those who have served, those serving now, and those yet called to serve. Bless you and Thank you.

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 Hugs from Suz

11 comments:

  1. I so agree, Saturday night we had the annual Remembrance celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall, this near along with the veterans etc we had Alfie Boe, Katie Mulua and James Blunt singing, just as well they could not hear me joining in with the hymns. It seems to move me more each year and yesterday the Queen laid her wreath at the Cenotaph along with politicans and delegates from all over the world then a short service followed by thousands marching past the Cenotph and Princess Ann taking the royal salute. Of course we were remembering all those lost in the Afgan war too.

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    1. I, too, am moved more each year. I think, as children, we are not taught properly of the price of war, and the sacrifice of our soldiers: perhaps we have no experience at that tender age to realize just what war means--not just to the soldier, but their families, and their communities. Each year, there are fewer Veterans to tell their story. The stories should be told. Many in the 'free world' do not recognize the cost of that freedom, and it is taken for granted. Thank you.
      Lest we forget............

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  2. Margaret has said it all, I was writing a post for today watching the cenotaph yesterday, it's due on my blog in a few minutes.
    A two minute silence costs nothing to remember those who have died servicing their country.
    Both my parents serviced, mothers injuries reminds me of what she went though every time I see them.
    Margaret

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    1. Margaret, thank you. I've just read your post, and can't imagine why all the war records have not been preserved for history. Such a shame!

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  3. Amen dear. I am truly grateful for all we have from all they gave and fought for.

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  4. Nice post Sue, and I totally agree with you.

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  5. poppies always worn with much pride here....I met Canadians in the US who knew about the poppy, the symbolism. It was comforting
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    1. Here, too, Karen, we wear our poppies with pride! My uncle, though born in Canada of a British mother, was a rear gunner in the British Air Force. He survived the war, and told us many stories. I think of his experiences and my father's every Remembrance Day with much love and gratitude.

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