armsid Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 just been out to pay respects for ALL fallen heroes past and present brings a lump to my throat.Then see on tv at the cenotaph comrade corbyn (who did not want to be there by the look on his face) did not bow his head in respect.To all forces people past and present thank you for your sacrifices on my behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Well done, He is a curious example of the Human race. Must know he is being watched and still defies convention. So many gave their lives and limbs that allow him to be such a ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 We came past the War Memorial in Barnack on the way home from shooting a few clays. We were waved down and sat quietly while the silence was observed. We MUST remember them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 My older family members who served in WW11 would never talk about. Nice to give a few pounds to RBL and take two minutes to think of the sacrifice made so we can live as we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Well done, He is a curious example of the Human race. Must know he is being watched and still defies convention. So many gave their lives and limbs that allow him to be such a ****! That is so true Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Marker Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 There was a two minutes silence for remembrance at Bisley. Disappointed. Despite an announcement on the radio and the hooter sounded for cease fire, there was still firing on one of the smaller ranges, maybe Winans or Cheylesmore. Very poor. Show some respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) Firstly, I thank any and all that have served in uniform on my behalf and that of previous generations. Over three decades of public service, I have had the pleasure of working alongside colleagues who had previously served from Marines, Para's and the RN to name but a few. Today we have remembered the fallen but also those still with us. I take no pleasure in airing the below photos, however I believe Corbyn once again showed his true colours today. Pic on the left is from the 2018 ceremony and the one on the right is from today. Last year he turned up wearing a cheapo anorak complete with hood and the smallest Poppy pin badge. Today, it would seem his advisers steered him towards a more tactful attire. After placing his wreath, he appeared pained to lower his head in the usual manner to salute the Cenotaph. I can honestly say I am disgusted by this man. May he never be entrusted to govern our nation. F. Edited November 10, 2019 by Fuddster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Fuddster said: Firstly, I thank any and all that have served in uniform on my behalf and that of previous generations. Over three decades of public service, I have had the pleasure of working alongside colleagues who had previously served from Marines, Para's and the RN to name but a few. Today we have remembered the fallen but also those still with us. I take no pleasure in airing the below photos, however I believe Corbyn once again showed his true colours today. Pic on the left is from the 2018 ceremony and the one on the right is from today. Last year he turned up wearing a cheapo anorak complete with hood and the smallest Poppy pin badge. Today, it would seem his advisers steered him towards a more tactful attire. After placing his wreath, he appeared pained to lower his head in the usual manner to salute the Cenotaph. I can honestly say I am disgusted by this man. May he never be entrusted to govern our nation. F. Remember 2018, his second best George car coat on & a red tie. He is the waste of a good skin, I think he was booed today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 19:34, bornfree said: Desert rats memorial. Which is at the entrance to the farm I work on. My dad was a desert rat,the only time he spoke of the war was when he had a few beers,and it was only the bits he found funny,he died in 1988,l still miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, gemini52 said: My dad was a desert rat,the only time he spoke of the war was when he had a few beers,and it was only the bits he found funny,he died in 1988,l still miss him. He must have had a few months staying in the Thetford forest at ickburgh. Not much remains of the old camp only a couple of buildings are left but loads of the concrete shed bases are still in the woods. It must have been a huge camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 19 hours ago, bornfree said: He must have had a few months staying in the Thetford forest at ickburgh. Not much remains of the old camp only a couple of buildings are left but loads of the concrete shed bases are still in the woods. It must have been a huge camp. He came home from ltaly in 44,he had a bad time so he was sent home to a base in land dudno were his war finished,i only found out what happend to him about five years ago,his best mate was shot in front of him he carried him back to were ever they were set up but he died shortly after,it hit him hard his C O said he had had enough so had him sent home,he carried a thompson sub machine gun even tho he was atillary the story came from my uncle who my dad had confided in that the german soldier who had killed his best mate,he emptied a full mag into him,it must have tipped him over the edge,i remember him telling me when i was a kid when he was coming down the gang plank of the ship he had a italian sniper rifle over his shoulder and a mp said to him thats not ur official weapon sargeant and took it of him,he was none to pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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