Lest We Forget

[JAS]

After reading the account of Henry Kenna VC, RIP, posted by GDB I thought maybe one or two of you might find this interesting. It's also the topic of discussion on the lunchtime radio and news programmes today.

A very small town that happens to be on the route of all of the corteges for the fallen military personel brought back from Iraq and Afghanistan have been turning out to honour them every time regardless of where they are from.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8143614.stm

Apparently it all started when an estate agent noticed a veteran waiting to salute a convoy one day and spread the word...now the entire town closes and stops to honour them as they pass through.

I know I'm biased given my background but it does restore your faith in people when you see all ages, beliefs etc not just Remembering once a year like most but everytime and good to see them getting recognition for their efforts.

Of the five they will honour today one is the highest ranking soldier to die in combat since the Falklands an another was a hopeful for the 2012 Olympic fencing team. Also as of today there will be another four to follow them...nine have been lost in 10 days.

Regards
JAS

[SABRE]

Cheers JAS,
Nice story. I'll be sure to mention it & Lyneham at my RSL. It will be appreciated.
Sentiments and actions like this invariably make the older Diggers stand a little taller.

[JAS]

Just been watching it on Sky News...very, very moving.

Sadly, their breaking news banner means it's just become 10 in 10 days

Regards
JAS

[JAS]

just became 15 in 10 days

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there.
I did not die.

Regards
JAS

[godoubleblues]

cheers for that JAS
quite touching and would be very humbling for all involved