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| Tweet Topic Started: 8 Nov 2009, 12:30 PM (547 Views) | |
| ☺Jasevx | 8 Nov 2009, 12:30 PM Post #1 |
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Just got back from Coalville Remembrance Parade, just a reminder chaps, minutes silence on the 11th. |
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| ☺Dave38x | 8 Nov 2009, 01:57 PM Post #2 |
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indeed, wouldnt have it any other way. Unfortunately couldnt find any remembrance parade to go to today, didnt have a chance to get in contact with the OTC to find out where they would be parading... |
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| # Marovian | 8 Nov 2009, 02:17 PM Post #3 |
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Will make sure I keep my 2 minutes silent, where ever I am. |
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| # KayvaanShrike | 8 Nov 2009, 07:38 PM Post #4 |
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Still got my remembrance image in my signature. We will remember. |
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| flakjacket | 8 Nov 2009, 07:55 PM Post #5 |
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I intend to make sure my class join me in observing the silence, they're a pretty good bunch for 9/10 year olds. |
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| marcineczek0 | 8 Nov 2009, 08:06 PM Post #6 |
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Sorry for my ignorance but what's on 11th? In Poland 11th is the Independence Day. |
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| Burnie | 8 Nov 2009, 08:07 PM Post #7 |
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Even told the people at work and flying school that it shall be so |
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| voiceofthewarp | 8 Nov 2009, 08:20 PM Post #8 |
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@marcineczek0, the 11th is traditionally Armistice day, the day that the armistice between the Triple Entente (what was left of it) and Germany, to agree to cease fighting WW1, a true, official 'peace' came later of course, with the Paris peace conference and the Treaty of Versailles. But the 11th has now been turned into rememberance day, where the idea is that you remember and acknowledge the feats and sacrifices of soldiers in any war, anywhere. We will remember. -voiceofthewarp |
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| Dr.Skud | 8 Nov 2009, 08:26 PM Post #9 |
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WWI my favourite history subject. I will be holding my silent minute, and my lit my candles. Does anyone here have known family that fought in the great war? I think most of mine fought for the Entente. |
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| Burnie | 8 Nov 2009, 08:41 PM Post #10 |
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My great-grandfather and his 3 brothers fought on the Somme, I've also heard rumours about having had family members fighting at Gallipoli, been meaning to chase it up when I have the time |
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| Rictus | 8 Nov 2009, 09:58 PM Post #11 |
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![]() We had the two minutes silence at the model show today. They had a bugler doing The Last Post which was very good. |
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| ☺Jasevx | 8 Nov 2009, 10:22 PM Post #12 |
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Thats brilliant Matt |
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| crassius47 | 8 Nov 2009, 10:43 PM Post #13 |
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my dads side of the family fought in both world wars, mostly in the navy, my great uncles son was MIA on his first mission over germany, another relative was a met officer who died in 1944 during an air raid (ironically on my birthday) and my dad spent most of the late 50's and early 60's policing Britains crumbling empire. my aunt was in the indian army during 2 of the wars with pakistan (as a major in the medical corps) and an uncle was in the ghurkas during the Borneo operations during the 60's (ah the wonders of being stuck with researching the family history due to the fact i can use a PC) i do my remember the 2 minutes, its the least i can do |
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| Light of the Emperor | 12 Nov 2009, 01:02 AM Post #14 |
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Definately a day to remember. All gave some, some gave all. Great Grandfather: fought at the Somme in a German Signals Unit Grandfather: Officer in the Luftwaffe, received the Iron Cross twice on the Eastern Front Great Uncle: Died storming a bridgehead on the Eastern Front Great Uncle: Survived a Soviet Prison Camp Mother: Served in a psuedo military unit as women couldn't serve at the time in the German army Grandfather: US Air Force Mechanic during Korea Uncle: Officer in the Army Corp of Engineers Aunt: Officer in the Army Father: Officer in the Army, Bronze Star recipient, Commanded the Patriot Brigade that intercepted all Iraqi Scuds during Operation Iraqi Freedom (which is where my Vostroyan 11th get their name). |
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| gun drone 3.0 | 12 Nov 2009, 01:43 AM Post #15 |
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I see so this is like vets day here in the States |
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| Deleted User | 12 Nov 2009, 02:09 AM Post #16 |
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I have far to many relatives that served in the great war to mention. As for now, including myself - i have around 100 members of my family currently serving in Afghanistan, cousins and such. So far as i know my family holds a record for the amount of family serving in the same combat zone in the British Army. |
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| Andy! | 12 Nov 2009, 08:00 AM Post #17 |
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glad yer safe pulse- i'm sure all our thoughts went out to bunkerites in danger zones all round the world- Thanks-and come home safe y'all |
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| Deleted User | 12 Nov 2009, 02:47 PM Post #18 |
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Thanks for the kind words.
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| ☺Jasevx | 12 Nov 2009, 05:09 PM Post #19 |
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I Reckon pulses dad was a busy boy! |
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| Deleted User | 12 Nov 2009, 10:20 PM Post #20 |
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Hahaha i wouldn't be suprised mate.
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