11th of the 11th - serious thread
Nov 10th 2011, 9:56 am
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11th of the 11th - serious thread
Just a space for us to think of those who sacrificed so we can have our freedoms, may they rest in peace and never be forgotten
Nov 10th 2011, 10:19 am
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Re: 11th of the 11th - serious thread
We tend to forget about Remembrance Day in NZ. I have been to every Anzac day service since arriving here as that is the day of remembrance here.
I hope that the World never has to endure anything even close to WW1 or WWII ever again. Human life is worth more than that.
I hope that the World never has to endure anything even close to WW1 or WWII ever again. Human life is worth more than that.
Nov 10th 2011, 12:14 pm
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Re: 11th of the 11th - serious thread
If only the fallen could be respected in their efforts in peace....
Instead we have to put up with idiots...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15678275
Instead we have to put up with idiots...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15678275
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23 pm
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Thank you Lardyl
A very nice idea, and it has certainly made me stop and remember.
Anna
A very nice idea, and it has certainly made me stop and remember.
Anna
Nov 10th 2011, 4:13 pm
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Why are they selling poppies in town today Mummy ??
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
Nov 10th 2011, 4:42 pm
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Re: 11th of the 11th - serious thread
Why are they selling poppies in town today Mummy ??
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
Nov 10th 2011, 6:08 pm
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Re: 11th of the 11th - serious thread
Why are they selling poppies in town today Mummy ??
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
The poppies, are flowers of love for the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy? Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow
But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood my child, the blood our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy, why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief for the men who never came back
But why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child for the world is forgetting Again
R.I.P. To All Our Fallen Heroes, & God Bless All Our Heroes Serving Today
Nov 10th 2011, 7:31 pm
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Yes indeed.
Lest We Forget.
I'll be wearing my poppy today. It's one with the leaf. Not an anzac poppy . I have one of those for that day of remembrance.
Lest We Forget.
I'll be wearing my poppy today. It's one with the leaf. Not an anzac poppy . I have one of those for that day of remembrance.
Nov 10th 2011, 7:38 pm
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Nov 10th 2011, 7:46 pm
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Thanks for starting this thread Lardyl & a very poignant verse MrsFychan. It's not a date I will ever forget.
Nov 11th 2011, 1:42 am
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Bless them all who have fallen, and bless the ones who are out there now
Nov 11th 2011, 2:11 am
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Yes, long may we remember them.
Nov 11th 2011, 7:50 am
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If only we could
Nov 11th 2011, 8:12 am
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And still we grow poppies in far away lands.
