Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of the second World War, when Japan finally surrendered. Let us take time today to remember all those died here in Thailand, whether Allied POWs, Asian workers, or Japanese forces. War is an abomination for all who are involved.

"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

How fast we have forgotten our history.

We will remember them

The Queen is leading events to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day, when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended.

She and the Duke of Edinburgh joined the prime minister and former prisoners of war at a remembrance service at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33946062

Edited August 15, 201510 yr by evadgib

My Grandfather fought in Europe and one thing he always said is that he was thankful to being sent there rather than the hell of the Pacific........

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UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

VJ Day: Pictures of the 70th anniversary commemorations

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33947750

Edited August 16, 201510 yr by evadgib