This should be posted on every wall on the UK and every political parties manifesto but somehow I dont think 90%of parties would,wonderful words on a day of remembranceThis was read out this morning,don’t remember hearing it before
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
This should be posted on every wall on the UK and every political parties manifesto but somehow I dont think 90%of parties would,wonderful words on a day of remembrance
Well said, Lawsome.Seeing the world go on round about me - people don't care. Not because of making the more modern conflicts all about their political views. They just don't care. They don't understand the magnitude of what has happened.
We're so comfortable now that the vast majority don't care. Both world wars really weren't that long ago.
I'm always very critical of modern conflicts but having no choice to fight the tyranny of those 2 world wars and the millions who gave their lives so we could live ours should never be forgotten.
I will always take the time on rememberance sunday and on the 11th for those that made the ultimate sacrifice of dealing with the worst of mankind for the luxuries we now all enjoy.
We don’t ask for thanks mate, we don’t feel any different to anyone else doing their job.I would like to thank any current and ex servicemen and women who post on here.
We don’t ask for thanks mate, we don’t feel any different to anyone else doing their job.
That being said, I’m immensely proud to have served my country for 9 years and it’s always nice to be appreciated.
I wish I had a fraction of the courage that the bold Harry has, despite his objections he is the definition of a hero.
Well you're getting them anyway . I posted earlier about the service at the war memorial in my village and the squad of soldiers that attend. At the end they were fell out and got a spontaneous round of applause from the hundreds that were there, I loved it. Hasn't happened before in the 17 or so years I've been going, English reserve I suppose and the solemnity of the occasion but I was really glad to see it today.We don’t ask for thanks mate, we don’t feel any different to anyone else doing their job.
That being said, I’m immensely proud to have served my country for 9 years and it’s always nice to be appreciated.
I wish I had a fraction of the courage that the bold Harry has, despite his objections he is the definition of a hero.
Appreciated mateWell you're getting them anyway . I posted earlier about the service at the war memorial in my village and the squad of soldiers that attend. At the end they were fell out and got a spontaneous round of applause from the hundreds that were there, I loved it. Hasn't happened before in the 17 or so years I've been going, English reserve I suppose and the solemnity of the occasion but I was really glad to see it today.
Nice words my friend!Well said, Lawsome.
Older Bears who grew up in the 50's/60's were steeped in our War history and lore, particularly WWII, then so comparatively recently ended. Movies, tv shows, boys' comics like The Victor and Commando, BB attendance - all this kept Remembrance Day at the forefront of our minds.
The modern trend to 'politicise' and hi-jack the Day to promote particular agendas is at complete odds - and a gross insult - to the simple and
sincere acknowledgement of the millions who sacrificed everything.
I'm guessing you're a younger (if not young) Bear, and if so, your attitude adds credit to your sentiments and is a tribute to your upbringing and assimilation of the values of a Rangers supporter, or more accurately, any decent human being.
This was read out this morning,don’t remember hearing it before
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.