Sarah's sig reminded me that Remembrance Day is not too far away and, regardless of your views and stance on war in general, I trust you will wear your poppies with pride.
I found a unique way to donate to the poppy appeal just now. For a donation of you can download a poppy onto your mobile phone. Mine is now my screensaver and wallpaper and will remain there until after 11/11. You also get a text on the 10th to remind you about the 2 minute silence on the 11th.
For the download please visit
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Quote by Srne
Poppies for Pride, is a shame these days as time goes on that more and more kids are not reminded of what its all about and there isnt a bit of a bigger deal for want of a better word made of this important date!!
I think "kids" of today will remember and know what it's all about, have no fear on that score.
They will remember Iraq, Afghanistan and Mr Blair and those who gave thier lives for a futile war.
"We Will Remember Them"
Phredd
Sex God
Well done Sassy. This is very close to my heart and I wear my poppy with pride every year, attend remembrance services and encourage those around me to respect the 2 minute silence. I also believe adults should encourage their children to wear poppies to school too, to keep it from fading within our children's generation (which sadly it has) even though as Phredd said they do know of today's wars.
Thank you Sassy, that has lifted my day.
pink x
Thank you Sassy, that has lifted my day.
pink x
A SOLDIER
I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go,
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted the though of eternal loneliness...should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror;
Felt the stinging cold of fear;
and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...but most of all,
I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least some day I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was....
A SOLDIER
George L Skypeck.
We are our masters servants.
I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go,
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted the though of eternal loneliness...should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror;
Felt the stinging cold of fear;
and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...but most of all,
I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least some day I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was....
A SOLDIER
George L Skypeck.
We are our masters servants.
Sex God
absent friends
this thread just brought a lump to my throat
this thread just brought a lump to my throat
Quote by Sassy-Seren
Sarah's sig reminded me that Remembrance Day is not too far away and, regardless of your views and stance on war in general, I trust you will wear your poppies with pride.
I found a unique way to donate to the poppy appeal just now. For a donation of you can download a poppy onto your mobile phone. Mine is now my screensaver and wallpaper and will remain there until after 11/11. You also get a text on the 10th to remind you about the 2 minute silence on the 11th.
For the download please visit
Sassy I admire your sentiment but surely the idea of wearing a poppy is to show that you remember those who fell liberating the western world from totalitarism (although Tony Blairs government does a good job making those lives worthless]
Wear your poppy with pride..........unless your mobile phone is stolen nobody will know you wear a poppy.
Sex God
Quote by maidinheaven
My support to all those who have contributed.
My Number One refuses to go on Remembrance Day Parade. I'd love to see him pin his medals on and go on parade. He made an excuse in France three of four years ago when he was invited to go on their May Parade that he didn't have his medals with him. Well he can't make that excuse again because I know where he keeps them and I take them with us.
The excuse he makes to me is that he spent twelve years avoiding Parades and he's not going to start now.
It's hard to understand when there are so many people who display their pride. But I've found two references and an anecdote, a true one, that might reflect what he feels.
Two from Kipling:
"Then it;s Tommy this an' Tommy that, an' Tommy, 'ows your soul?
But it's 'the thin red line of 'eros when the drums begin to roll.!
"Oh, it's Tommy this and Tommy that an' Tommmy go away,
But it's "Thank you Mr Atkins when the band begins to play"
Now, the anecdote.
I might have this wrong so anybody feel free to correct me. About ten years ago we made a visit to Edinburgh. We thought we might visit the National Scottish War Memorial which is in Edinburgh Castle. The people at the gate insisted on a charge - I can't remember how much it was.
Tom said, "I've already paid the fee. I've served."
But they wouldn't let us in and he wouldn't pay the entrance fee. I would have paid but he wouldn't let me.
Do we deserve and truly thank our soldiers?
Mollie
Thank you for sharing that with us Mollie
Quote by MrFC
Sarah's sig reminded me that Remembrance Day is not too far away and, regardless of your views and stance on war in general, I trust you will wear your poppies with pride.
I found a unique way to donate to the poppy appeal just now. For a donation of you can download a poppy onto your mobile phone. Mine is now my screensaver and wallpaper and will remain there until after 11/11. You also get a text on the 10th to remind you about the 2 minute silence on the 11th.
For the download please visit
Sassy I admire your sentiment but surely the idea of wearing a poppy is to show that you remember those who fell liberating the western world from totalitarism (although Tony Blairs government does a good job making those lives worthless]
Wear your poppy with pride..........unless your mobile phone is stolen nobody will know you wear a poppy.
I wear a poppy too. I've got about 4 of them on different jackets and coats :thumbup:
This link was try to generate more cash for the British Legion
Quote by Sassy-Seren
Considering it's close to Remembrance Day, am I the only one who's noticed a marked lack of poppy boxes in stores lately?
Great idea Sassy! Thanks.
As for the lack of poppies - traditionally they are not worn until 02 November so expect to see a lot more around this next week.
Also, remember you can find the war graves of fallen soldiers for those who have family or friends buried in Europe from the two world wars. I found my Uncle Charlie's grave there!
Sex God
sorry could a mod put the thread i started in here please ?
bad sercher bad sercher Sex God
Quote by Jags
could a mod put the thread i started in here please ?
If I merge it the posts go in time order - are you really sure you want to mess this one and yours up???
dont want to mess this one up hun
ill leave it up to you jags
Orgasminator
WHY WEAR A POPPY?
"Please buy a poppy" the lady said
And smiled at me, but I shook my head
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there
Her face was old and lined with care.
But underneath those wrinkles the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
A lad came whistling down the street
Bouncing along on carefree feet.
His smile was full of joy and fun
"Hello Missus" he said "Can I have one?"
She pinned it on and he turned to say
"Why do we wear a poppy today?"
The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered "This is Remembrance Day
And the poppy here is a symbol for
Those gallant young men who went to war.
And because they did, you and I are free
That is why we all wear a poppy you see.
I once had a boy about your size
With golden hair and big blue eyes
He loved to play and jump and shout
Free as a bird he would race about
As the years went by he learned and grew
And became a man - as you will too
He was fine and strong with a boyish smile
But he only stayed for a little while
When war broke out he went away
I still remember his face that day
He smiled at me and said "Goodbye,
I'll be back soon Mum so please don't cry"
But the war went on and he had to stay
And all we could do was wait and pray
His letters told of the awful fight
I read them still in my dreams at night
With the tanks and trenches and cruel barbed wire
And the mines and the bullets, the bombs and the fire
Until at last the war was won
And that's why we wear a poppy son"
The young lad turned as if to go
And said "Thanks Missus, I'm glad to know"
I shrank away in a sort of shame
And if you were me you'd have done the same
For our thanks in giving is often delayed
Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid
And so when we see a poppy worn
Let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
When asked to answer their country's call
When we at home in peace might live
Then wear that poppy - remember and Give!
Don Crawford
"Please buy a poppy" the lady said
And smiled at me, but I shook my head
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there
Her face was old and lined with care.
But underneath those wrinkles the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
A lad came whistling down the street
Bouncing along on carefree feet.
His smile was full of joy and fun
"Hello Missus" he said "Can I have one?"
She pinned it on and he turned to say
"Why do we wear a poppy today?"
The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered "This is Remembrance Day
And the poppy here is a symbol for
Those gallant young men who went to war.
And because they did, you and I are free
That is why we all wear a poppy you see.
I once had a boy about your size
With golden hair and big blue eyes
He loved to play and jump and shout
Free as a bird he would race about
As the years went by he learned and grew
And became a man - as you will too
He was fine and strong with a boyish smile
But he only stayed for a little while
When war broke out he went away
I still remember his face that day
He smiled at me and said "Goodbye,
I'll be back soon Mum so please don't cry"
But the war went on and he had to stay
And all we could do was wait and pray
His letters told of the awful fight
I read them still in my dreams at night
With the tanks and trenches and cruel barbed wire
And the mines and the bullets, the bombs and the fire
Until at last the war was won
And that's why we wear a poppy son"
The young lad turned as if to go
And said "Thanks Missus, I'm glad to know"
I shrank away in a sort of shame
And if you were me you'd have done the same
For our thanks in giving is often delayed
Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid
And so when we see a poppy worn
Let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
When asked to answer their country's call
When we at home in peace might live
Then wear that poppy - remember and Give!
Don Crawford
Here's mine :-
sorry about the crap photo
Lost several good oppos, who will forever remain young 20 somethings in my memories, just one of the reasons why I will be in blazer, medals and Green Beret on parade in the morning with the local RBL.
All gave some, some gave all.
Per Mare Per Terram
sorry about the crap photo
Lost several good oppos, who will forever remain young 20 somethings in my memories, just one of the reasons why I will be in blazer, medals and Green Beret on parade in the morning with the local RBL.
All gave some, some gave all.
Per Mare Per Terram
Master of Sex
Watching Fesitval of Remembrance.
I do it every year.
No-one in my immediate family fought but my father in law fought in Burma.
Think we should impress upon our youngsters the importance of this important date.
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
I do it every year.
No-one in my immediate family fought but my father in law fought in Burma.
Think we should impress upon our youngsters the importance of this important date.
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Where I live we have two ceremonies regarding the Wars.....one held in May to comemorate the sacrifice of Able Seaman Colin Grazier, who lived here - he helped capture the Enigma device, and of course the one held today.
There's also one held nearby at Whittington Barracks...Home of the Staffy's....
On both days, the whole town is very quiet.
My grandfather (maternal) was a Japanese POW, and I wish I'd met the man, but he died when my mum was two
I'll certainly be thinking of him and everyone else today......
To all that died in the last 100 years to keep this country free, I salute you.
There's also one held nearby at Whittington Barracks...Home of the Staffy's....
On both days, the whole town is very quiet.
My grandfather (maternal) was a Japanese POW, and I wish I'd met the man, but he died when my mum was two
I'll certainly be thinking of him and everyone else today......To all that died in the last 100 years to keep this country free, I salute you.
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