Remember. . .

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,647]

[cr3_bear 14,892]

Lest we forget 

 

 

[minstral 5,375]

[markem 7,287]

 

[RFC55 109,121]

Hopefully Admin turn off the posting capabilities again for the minutesame leading up to and after the silence.  that was a nice touch last ime round 

[hammer93 15,057]

Cracking pictures lads, each one very poignant.

[Phil 1,150]

If I should fall to rise no more,

Like many comrades have before,

Then ask the pipes and drums to play,

Over the hills and far away.

 

O'er the hills and far away,

Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,

King George commands and we obey,

Over the hills and far away.

 

So fall in lads behind the drum,

With colours blazing like the sun,

Down the road so come what may,

Over the hills and far away.

[bornabear 6,205]

We Will Remember Them.

[Sket 13,610]

[ForeverAndEver 71,565]

I had a friend called Trevor King a lot of people new his name
And a friend to all was he
A volunteer right from the start
He fought for Ulster with all his heart
Just to keep his province free
I wont forget the day that he died
I wont forget the look in his eye
Or these words that he said to me

chorus
All gave some, Some gave all
Some came through for the red white and blue
Some had to fall
So if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties, and recall
That some gave all

Trevor King is no longer hee, but his words ring oh so clear
And they travel, across our land
For his friends he gave his all, stood his ground and took the fall
Just to help his fellow man
So love your country and live it proud
And dont forget all those men who died
My people can you see

[EastEnclosureBear 2,923]

Lest We Forget 

[LiviGer 648]

Just had a service at work and a laying of a wreath. Few stories of The Somme mentioned in the service. Really brings it home what they sacrificed, most of them only as teenagers. 

[jackrfc95 4,255]

[WGOH 2,344]

Lest we forget. 

[cr3_bear 14,892]

We owe so much to that generation and the one immediately after , from the men who put their lives on the line in situations many of us would never even dream off in our darkest nightmare  to the woman who worked so hard on the home front to keep the country running and doing their part in whichever way they could  all whilst raising children and families . Their bravery and resilience is admirable 

 

as is that shown by our modern day armed forces aswell 

[Corky True Legend 2,682]

The only post I am making today as this is not a day for arguing with or winding up fellow Bears.. The War Memorial in Melbourne Australia. Lest we forget.

[Gooseman 889]

It is my honour and privilege to bow my head in silence as a simple mark of remembrance for the many who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  I wear my poppy with pride as do my children; I hope that my young ones never know the brutality of war.

Every person in this great nation and commonwealth owes an unpayable debt, one that we will never forget regardless of how many people complain about a simple red flower.  I will never condemn someone for not wearing the poppy, as this is their choice.  I will however condemn and shame people that attempt to sully or in any way degrade the memory of the fallen, or my efforts to show respect to their sacrifice.

We will never forget them.       

[WGOH 2,344]

[Brian Fantana 28,894]

The soldier stood and faced God, 
Which must always come to pass, 
He hoped his shoes were shining, 
Just as brightly as his brass. 

"Step forward now, you soldier, 
How shall I deal with you? 
Have you always turned the other cheek? 
To My Church have you been true?" 

The soldier squared his shoulders and 
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, 
Because those of us who carry guns, 
Can't always be a saint. 

I've had to work most Sundays, 
And at times my talk was tough, 
And sometimes I've been violent, 
Because the world is awfully rough. 

But, I never took a penny 
That wasn't mine to keep... 
Though I worked a lot of overtime 
When the bills got just too steep, 

And I never passed a cry for help, 
Though at times I shook with fear, 
And sometimes, God forgive me, 
I've wept unmanly tears. 

I know I don't deserve a place 
Among the people here, 
They never wanted me around, 
Except to calm their fears. 

If you've a place for me here, Lord, 
It needn't be so grand, 
I never expected or had too much, 
But if you don't, I'll understand." 

There was a silence all around the throne, 
Where the saints had often trod, 
As the soldier waited quietly, 
For the judgment of his God. 

"Step forward now, you soldier, 
You've borne your burdens well, 
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, 
You've done your time in Hell." 

[ianb1547 3,767]

[Delboy_79 23]

Lest we forget ???

[plumbGER 24,518]

I observed the silence sitting to myself in my van.

I moan about my job sometimes, but what these brave men gave always makes me realise how fortunate i am.

It's always a difficult time of year for me and my good lady as my step son lost his dad in the aphgan conflict.

Lest we forget.

 

[centenarystand 2,227]

During the war years no one had a choice.

 If people  in this country cannot  respect this  they are mentally unstable.

[jintybear 8,536]

1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said:

The soldier stood and faced God, 
Which must always come to pass, 
He hoped his shoes were shining, 
Just as brightly as his brass. 

"Step forward now, you soldier, 
How shall I deal with you? 
Have you always turned the other cheek? 
To My Church have you been true?" 

The soldier squared his shoulders and 
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, 
Because those of us who carry guns, 
Can't always be a saint. 

I've had to work most Sundays, 
And at times my talk was tough, 
And sometimes I've been violent, 
Because the world is awfully rough. 

But, I never took a penny 
That wasn't mine to keep... 
Though I worked a lot of overtime 
When the bills got just too steep, 

And I never passed a cry for help, 
Though at times I shook with fear, 
And sometimes, God forgive me, 
I've wept unmanly tears. 

I know I don't deserve a place 
Among the people here, 
They never wanted me around, 
Except to calm their fears. 

If you've a place for me here, Lord, 
It needn't be so grand, 
I never expected or had too much, 
But if you don't, I'll understand." 

There was a silence all around the throne, 
Where the saints had often trod, 
As the soldier waited quietly, 
For the judgment of his God. 

"Step forward now, you soldier, 
You've borne your burdens well, 
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, 
You've done your time in Hell." 

Every time I read that it brings tears to my eyes. 

Lest we forget and thanks to our soldiers, past and present, who keep us safe.

 

[OnwardsandUpwards 834]

Watching England v Scotland game.Very impressed pre match with remembrance silence.Very poignant and impeccably observed by all.Quite moving really with the last post resounding around the stadium.

Lest we forget.