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beyond_therapy

We Will Remember Them

Nov 13, 2005 12:30

Today is Rememberance Sunday here in the UK so this post is in honour of all those who have fought for their Country, to remember their sacrifice, and for those fighting today and risking their lives so that we may live in safety.

For The Fallen By Lawrence BinyonWith proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children ( Read more... )

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nuit2005 November 13 2005, 11:23:44 UTC

Thank you- i am not a great supporter of war as you know..most of them in my opinion fought for reasons less heady and idealistic than those of the men and women who do the actual fighting. But it is absolutley necessary and appropriate to remember and acknowledge the deaths of so many, and to appreciate that they gave the ultimate sacrifice.
I am not a nationalist, nor do i glorify war, but they were real men and their loss was and sadly is, deserving of our sadness and resolve to prevent such waste again.

beyond_therapy November 13 2005, 12:05:57 UTC

I think that's the whole idea of rememberance day, that we are meant to learn from the mistakes of the past and never allow that sort of thing to happen again. If only certain bloodlust politicians would actually take the time to think about it (not that those politicians are capable of thought). I'm not an advocater of war, but I have never felt more proud than when I watched my brother pass out from Sandhurst. I think anyone who is willing to lay down their life for the security of others, even if they don't believe in the reasons behind the fighting, is deserving of our upmost respect.

izzicat November 13 2005, 13:14:37 UTC

Thank you for this hon,
xxxx

fairyair November 13 2005, 15:41:37 UTC

That's really beautiful. *Sniffles* We just had Veteran's Day here Friday, and I think it must be a different version of the same holiday.

lambchop33 November 13 2005, 18:03:27 UTC

A lovely poem, Ele. Made me tear up, which I frequently do on Veteran's Day here. I share the same sentiment...

I think anyone who is willing to lay down their life for the security of others, even if they don't believe in the reasons behind the fighting, is deserving of our upmost respect.

I am not a fan of war, who really is? But I could not revere our soldiers and the sacrifice they make for us any more than I do now. May they all be remembered and loved.