O/T Rememberance Day

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

My Dad's time in the RAF was an immense part of his life. He never missed Remembrance Sunday in Clifton Park. Blazer with regimental badge, tie, beret - all the gear- until last year. He was seriously ill in hospital. My youngest daughter had taken him to the service the year before and bought him a poppy, which he treasured. I sat with him as he listened to the last post on telly in the ward. He was in a terrible state but clutched his poppy as he watched. Two days later he died peacefully.

I walked down to town this morning, thinking of my Dad as I saw the people gathering at the Minster and in the park. A sad experience but also very fond memories of my lovely old dad

Good for him. A man of principle to be proud of.

[CTMilller]

My Dad's time in the RAF was an immense part of his life. He never missed Remembrance Sunday in Clifton Park. Blazer with regimental badge, tie, beret - all the gear- until last year. He was seriously ill in hospital. My youngest daughter had taken him to the service the year before and bought him a poppy, which he treasured. I sat with him as he listened to the last post on telly in the ward. He was in a terrible state but clutched his poppy as he watched. Two days later he died peacefully.

I walked down to town this morning, thinking of my Dad as I saw the people gathering at the Minster and in the park. A sad experience but also very fond memories of my lovely old dad

Bit dusty in here...

We're of a generation with dad's like this, wrinkly. That was well written.

[CTMilller]

The flowers left thick at nightfall in the wood
This Eastertide call into mind the men,
Now far from home, who, with their sweethearts, should
Have gathered them and will do never again.

Edward Thomas "In Memoriam (Easter 1915)"

[frogmiller]

I will be wearing my poppy and Bleui with pride tomorrow.

It's the first time my eldest daughter has wanted to join me. Ney! She asked me to join her and I will do so with the biggest heartfilled with pride!

In France they have a bank holiday for the end of both the first and second world wars. I only go to the 11th of November one.

[millertop]

[Brin]

This idiot got his comeuppance both swiftly and rightly so. Shame those trying to get to him didn't succeed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...ester-50374253

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Is that John Breckin?

[millertop]

Is that John Breckin?

Yes