Once i was a boy.......
 

Then i went away to France and became a man,found myself in places where i did not belong and was not wanted,but i had to fight to free those who could not fight for themselves,to kill those who cause pain and heartache and thought themselves invincible,painful as it was there are now kids with mothers and fathers and siblings they would not have had.had it not been for people like me,LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA.

Sorry but i just lost ANOTHER brother who should have retired when i did from my old special forces unit in Afghanistan,sleep well my brother in the knowledge that you did not die in vain and we will join you when we ready,

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"To you from falling hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high."

From the WW2 memorial inside the ANZ building on Collins Street, Melbourne.
Nice & apt inscription, I thought.

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Sorry to hear about your loss my friend; hugs and prayers :wub:

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Sorry to hear about the sad loss of your former comrade.

"For love of country they accepted death".
Former US President James Garfield

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Gone but NEVER forgotten...

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Sorry to hear of your loss Bernie. So sad

Pauline

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Condolences to this brave mans family and friends.

Julie. x

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning 'We shall remember them' RIP

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Bernie, so sorry for your loss. Sympathies to your mate's family and friends.

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sad news mate, sorry

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Thank you for your posts,spoke to his widow today and as sad as she was she was happy(ish) that he died on the job,which is more than i am,he should have retired a while ago.Anyway the tears have fallen and life goes on,respect to you all:thumbup:

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I am truly sorry to hear about your comrade. Condolences.