Remembrance Day - please take the time to remember and honour them

Just a heads up that this day is soon upon us.

If you are planning a trip somewhere ... now is the time to organise it.

Great credit to the member Basset who has great information and

contact details for some aspects of this special day.

See his post ... remembrance-2013 ...

This is just a memory jog ... 11-11-11 ...

If someone would like to do a tribute thread in addition ... that would be great.

I put my spin on it last year ... time for new blood.

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks still bravely singing fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days ago,
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved: and now we lie
In Flanders fields!

Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields

Child Soldier's Mother

"The son goes to war and the mother hears no more"

by

Mary Michael

(Daughter of a Fepow)


He was a child before he went to War
A son, a brother with a lot to live for
He went to school to learn to read and write
That's before he was taught to be a soldier and fight

He had a mother, father, sisters and brothers
Aunts, uncles and cousins amongst so many others
Life was full with the job of growing up
Totally unaware that a war was about to erupt

Who does know what the future does hold
About which so many tales will be told
Enjoy the innocence of being a child
With memories of being unruly and wild

Be a good son to your father and mother
And to their children be a big brother
For when you grow up and home do leave
The rest of your family is going to grieve

For your country wants you to serve
With courage and a whole lot of nerve
In a far off country so forlorn
Nothing like home and the land you were born

You long for the past your mother's soft touch
And you surely don't like this war very much
Memories of family and a much better time
Long before you came a prisoner of no crime

Your family long for news of your fate
Won't have that until a much later date
Taken a prisoner by those who don't care
And this information they will refuse to share

Your mother for your safety will pray
Her thoughts and worry making her gray
Not knowing or hearing with nothing to say
Just coping and hoping for a much better day

Her son is missing and that's all she knows
A fear in her heart relentlessly grows
The pain of not knowing takes it toil
As her son is a prisoner of war on a faraway soil

Her oldest son was sent off to war
Following him, two more
Leaving behind a mother to worry and fret
Hoping for the peace she will not yet get

Given that it's 3 days before that auspicious day ... maybe a timely reminder.

Time to Remember ...

If you were planning an Event, or attending an Event.

Make the effort ... those around you will appreciate your support.

My Dad was regular Army - a Transport Sergeant.

Saw service in Europe (briefly, I don't know where), Nth Africa and Papua NewGuinea.

He couldn't say enough kind words about the 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels'.

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Samui Remembrance Service Sunday 10th November 2013 and Poppy Appeal

Edited November 8, 201312 yr by evadgib

Given that it's 3 days before that auspicious day ... maybe a timely reminder.

Time to Remember ...

If you were planning an Event, or attending an Event.

Make the effort ... those around you will appreciate your support.

My Dad was regular Army - a Transport Sergeant.

Saw service in Europe (briefly, I don't know where), Nth Africa and Papua NewGuinea.

He couldn't say enough kind words about the 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels'.

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A famous poem by Sapper Bert Beros which illustrates the effort shown by the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels:

The Fuzzy Wuzzies

Many a mother in Australia when the busy day is done, Sends a prayer to the Almighty for the keeping of her son; Asking that an Angel guide him and bring him safely back - Now we see those prayers are answered on the Owen Stanley track. For they haven't any haloes only holes slashed through the ear And their faces worked by tattoos with scratch pins in their hair: Bringing back the badly wounded just as steady as a horse, Using leaves to keep the rain off and as gentle as a nurse Slow and careful in bad places on the awful mountain track The look upon their faces Would make you think that Christ was black Not a move to hurt the wounded as they treat him like a saint It's a picture worth recording that an artist's yet to paint Many a lad will see his mother and husbands see their wives Just because the fuzzy wuzzy carried them to save their lives From mortar bombs and machine gun fire or chance surprise attacks To the safety and the care of doctors at the bottom of the track May the mothers of Australia when they offer up a prayer. Mention these impromptu angels with their fuzzy wuzzy hair

I can honor them but the first world war was an insane waste of life fought over nothing, it would have been better if nobody had given their lives up to fight in it. Needless slaughter caused by nationalism and politicians should never be romanticised or sentimentalised, it was a horror that could easily have been avoided.

Edited November 8, 201312 yr by sms747

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day. My heart is filled with sorrow for those people who willingly gave their lives so that I may live in relative freedom.

I am an Aussie and damn proud of it. A visit to the National War Museum in Canberra should be compulsory for all school kids just so they can learn where there freedom comes from.

Lest We Forget.

I can honor them but the first world war was an insane waste of life fought over nothing, it would have been better if nobody had given their lives up to fight in it. Needless slaughter caused by nationalism and politicians should never be romanticised or sentimentalised, it was a horror that could easily have been avoided.

no need to romanticize the war and its causes , but the day is for honouring the poor buggers that had to die for the mistakes made by the empire builders.

This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time

I will remember friends and comrades in private next year, as the solemnity of remembrance has been twisted into a justification for conflict

• theguardian.com, Friday 8 November 2013 10.34 GMT

Over the last 10 years the sepia tone of November has become blood-soaked with paper poppies festooning the lapels of our politicians, newsreaders and business leaders. The most fortunate in our society have turned the solemnity of remembrance for fallen soldiers in ancient wars into a justification for our most recent armed conflicts. The American civil war's General Sherman once said that "war is hell", but unfortunately today's politicians in Britain use past wars to bolster our flagging belief in national austerity or to compel us to surrender our rights as citizens, in the name of the public good.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/08/poppy-last-time-remembrance-harry-leslie-smith

I can honor them but the first world war was an insane waste of life fought over nothing, it would have been better if nobody had given their lives up to fight in it. Needless slaughter caused by nationalism and politicians should never be romanticised or sentimentalised, it was a horror that could easily have been avoided.

yes the politicians and generals sit in their nice offices while the normal people die. And to motivate them they get some stories about duty, honor, protecting their country.

Actually the real honor, duty and right thing to protect their country for soldiers would be to put a bullet into the head of every politician that want to start a war.

If someone thinks that sounds extreme. Google how many people died in WW I and WW II for just nothing 5 bullets couldn't have fixed.

xx Millions of young men and women died for just some idi0tic leaders.

Back on track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NtSqZcT_4

Edited November 9, 201312 yr by evadgib

Given that it's 3 days before that auspicious day ... maybe a timely reminder.

Time to Remember ...

If you were planning an Event, or attending an Event.

Make the effort ... those around you will appreciate your support.

My Dad was regular Army - a Transport Sergeant.

Saw service in Europe (briefly, I don't know where), Nth Africa and Papua NewGuinea.

He couldn't say enough kind words about the 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels'.

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i do not know why some people call it the Kokoda trail when it is theKokoda track even on google they call if trail trail is a american term they came after the diggers done most of the work

Back on track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NtSqZcT_4

17 years on and that still sends a shiver up my back.

Corporal Mathew Creek plays the Last Post on a restored Coronet dated from the First World War

^^ I like it ... have ran out of likes.

Well done ole' chap.

You are probably a Canadian ... ?

A Nice tribute for The Aussie's of Gallipoli.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2wK-5RxGG4

A Nice tribute for The Aussie's of Gallipoli.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2wK-5RxGG4

I have " ... have reached your quota of positive votes for the day" so a warm ... Mr 10Yen.

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Well, today is that special day fro some of us.

Will you take a minute @ 11 am today to remember them?

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This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time

I will remember friends and comrades in private next year, as the solemnity of remembrance has been twisted into a justification for conflict

• theguardian.com, Friday 8 November 2013 10.34 GMT

Over the last 10 years the sepia tone of November has become blood-soaked with paper poppies festooning the lapels of our politicians, newsreaders and business leaders. The most fortunate in our society have turned the solemnity of remembrance for fallen soldiers in ancient wars into a justification for our most recent armed conflicts. The American civil war's General Sherman once said that "war is hell", but unfortunately today's politicians in Britain use past wars to bolster our flagging belief in national austerity or to compel us to surrender our rights as citizens, in the name of the public good.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/08/poppy-last-time-remembrance-harry-leslie-smith

I agree. War is for suckers!!!

From yesterday in the U.K.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQO08IOyZ7M

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This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time

I will remember friends and comrades in private next year, as the solemnity of remembrance has been twisted into a justification for conflict

• theguardian.com, Friday 8 November 2013 10.34 GMT

Over the last 10 years the sepia tone of November has become blood-soaked with paper poppies festooning the lapels of our politicians, newsreaders and business leaders. The most fortunate in our society have turned the solemnity of remembrance for fallen soldiers in ancient wars into a justification for our most recent armed conflicts. The American civil war's General Sherman once said that "war is hell", but unfortunately today's politicians in Britain use past wars to bolster our flagging belief in national austerity or to compel us to surrender our rights as citizens, in the name of the public good.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/08/poppy-last-time-remembrance-harry-leslie-smith

not sure about your country , but the proceeds from poppy sales are used for charitable work so i will continue to buy them. i dont care what posturing others do

Can someone explain why the UK celebrates Remembrance 'Sunday' rather then Remembrance 'Day'?

Or do you recognise both?

For all the naysayers please ... start your own thread.

Let the proper respect be paid here ... thanks.

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Can someone explain why the UK celebrates Remembrance 'Sunday' rather then Remembrance 'Day'?

Or do you recognise both?

For all the naysayers please ... start your own thread.

Let the proper respect be paid here ... thanks.

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saves givin the workers more paid time off i suppose

Continued here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680791-poppy-day-today/