ayelate Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 For as long as most of us can remember, we have come together on Remembrance Sunday to honour the servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. We owe everything we most value to the names carved into countless memorials in towns and villages across Britain and the Commonwealth. Their valour and sacrifice won the liberties we enjoy today. So there is no power on earth – and certainly not a virus – that will stop us from paying our tribute this year. In reverence and humility, we will commemorate our war dead as we have always done. In time of war, brave and selfless people rallied to defend our country. In peace, we are blessed with the doctors, nurses and health workers of our NHS, who are now on the frontline of the struggle against Covid, doing their utmost to heal the sick and keep all of us safe. I have no doubt that the spirit that overcame adversity in the past will bring our country through the crisis of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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W.D. Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Unbelievable, thanks for putting this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Unbelievable, thanks for putting this up. yes agree whole heartedly, thanks m8, I watched it ,was even great but unfortunately without the many who usually take part,from an X Bootneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter swanston Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 When I was eighteen years old I lived for about two years in a tent in the Egyptian desert ,one of my tent mates was a soldier of about 40 years of age.He looked about 60.He was a quiet spoken man but occasionally would talk of his experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese at Changi prison campin Singapore Gentlemen his stories were horrendous.I sometimes think of him when I see the multitude of Japanese cars,TVsand computers nowadays.I hope and pray that my grandchildren will never have to suffer ordeals like my friend.The debt we all owe to these guys is massive.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 When I was eighteen years old I lived for about two years in a tent in the Egyptian desert ,one of my tent mates was a soldier of about 40 years of age.He looked about 60.He was a quiet spoken man but occasionally would talk of his experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese at Changi prison campin Singapore Gentlemen his stories were horrendous.I sometimes think of him when I see the multitude of Japanese cars,TVsand computers nowadays.I hope and pray that my grandchildren will never have to suffer ordeals like my friend.The debt we all owe to these guys is massive.l was sleeping in a tent out there with 42cmdo Royal Marines 1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter swanston Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 It was rough times Archie ,if we left the camp we had to be sure to have our pig sticker bayonets on our belts.Quite a few guys lost their lives.I was there 1951 to1953.Much to my surprise in the year2005 they sent me a campaign medal. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 It was rough times Archie ,if we left the camp we had to be sure to have our pig sticker bayonets on our belts.Quite a few guys lost their lives.I was there 1951 to1953.Much to my surprise in the year2005 they sent me a campaign medal. Unbelievable. I was there 52 to 54, with 42 commando RM;s till they took British troops out, had a short spell out of the desert Lord LUE Mountbatten wanted 10 commando's to escort him on his dispatch ship , so a good spell, when we left camp it had to be in pairs and both with our rifle loaded with 10 rounds,but none up the spout, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter swanston Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Yeah right Archie I would rather have been at home in Ayr chasing girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Well done you old lads, what a difference today with youngsters who think they deserve a "gap" year to travel the world after their hard work at Uni. If only for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VAGIN Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Ive often wondered how many X soldiers do keep the birds and are members on basics. I myself served with the 1st Btn Royal Scots from 70/79 . It would be nice to hear from others who have served in all H.M.F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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