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We will not forget
CyberShadow
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:30 pm 
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For most holidays and events, I try not to get too involved. However, remembrance Sunday is something that I feel strongly about - both personally and in respect of this site. I do feel that, as a web site devoted to wargames, including forays into 'modern war' games, we should not forget the horror which lies behind the games that we play. The 'modern generation' are always being criticised for taking the world in which we live for granted, and so I also feel that we should never forget the sacrifice made by so many - from people belonging to many countries and who fought in many of the conflicts which shaped our world.

This thread is an opportunity for all of us here to post our thoughts, along with any links to relevant web sites, not just in the UK or with the Second World War. Please keep this thread respectful. This is not about the cause of conflict, or blame, but a way to prove that as a sector of this generation, we are able to appreciate the acts and sacrifice of others, and that we do not put a gloss on these events.

I will kick off this thread with a link -

The Poppy Appeal

The sale of poppies in the UK is used firstly to collect money for veterans of the major wars, and also to keep the memory of the sacrifice alive.

To all veterans, I salute you, and thank you.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:37 pm 
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A moment of silence for all who have fallen in the line of duty....

I would like to give my most sincere thanks to all veterans, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, for defending the way of life that I do take for granted on occasion.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:56 pm 
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I should point out that tomorrow, not Sunday, is la jour du Souvenir...

Lest we forget the right day!

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La L?gion royale canadienne / The Royal Canadian Legion

http://www.cbc.ca/news.... Canada

Canada's poppy (a bit different to the one in the UK)


Nous n'oublions jamais/Lest we forget.

(In Canada, the day is not just for veterans of the First and Second World Wars: It's to commemmorate those who have served as 'casques bleues' in UN peacekeeping missions around the world - to which Canada has contributed significantly for over half a century)

And in Ireland we have also formally served as casques bleues - and informally as soldiers, sailors, pilots and factory workers in the Second World War: (Ireland and the Second World War)

And we were around in the First one, too - though it's a touchy subject here for some (as is the involvement in the second, for that matter)


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Edited by Nerroth on 10 Nov. 2005 (19:52)




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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:01 am 
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just one of the cemetries

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:19 am 
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Quote (Nerroth @ 10 Nov. 2005 (21:56))
I should point out that tomorrow, not Sunday, is la jour du Souvenir...

This is true, but in the UK the closest Sunday is designated as the day of remembrance.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:30 am 
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Hi!

"freedom is not free"

Korean War Memorial Washington DC

I honor those who keep me free.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:35 am 
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Quote (CyberShadow @ 10 Nov. 2005 (23:19))
Quote (Nerroth @ 10 Nov. 2005 (21:56))
I should point out that tomorrow, not Sunday, is la jour du Souvenir...

This is true, but in the UK the closest Sunday is designated as the day of remembrance.

But your title says Remembrance Sun 11-11-2005...

(I'm not doubting your intent, just the way that line reads!)


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:10 am 
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Yes, in the US ... It's called Veteran's Day (Nov.11) based on the day WWI ended 11th hour ... 11th day ... 11the month ... Thanks C/S, for starting this thread ...

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:18 am 
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In Finland the Veteran's day (kansallinen veteraanip?iv? lit. national veteran's day) is 27. April; the Lapland war (and thus  the WWII for Finland) ended 27. April 1945.

The sad thing is the Veteran's Day has only been in existence since 1987.  :(

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:02 am 
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Indeed a moment of silence.

I had to explain to some kids, at my school, yesterday the importantance of rememerance day and the poppy donation.

Alas they have fogotten. :(

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I ran a service onboard at sea at 1100 hrs and sold Poppies this week through the Ship's canteen.

Lest We Forget

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Quote (Nerroth @ 10 Nov. 2005 (23:35))
But your title says Remembrance Sun 11-11-2005...

D'Oh. Thanks, edited.

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I'm working with the public all day and very few even acknowlegde it ...

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Quote (Dwarf Supreme @ 10 Nov. 2005 (21:37))
A moment of silence for all who have fallen in the line of duty....

I would like to give my most sincere thanks to all veterans, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, for defending the way of life that I do take for granted on occasion.

Simple words but ones that get across my thoughts as well.

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