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General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Highlander on November 11, 2012, 09:06:42 AM

Title: At the going down of the sun
Post by: Highlander on November 11, 2012, 09:06:42 AM

(http://s14.postimage.org/6qke059lp/rememberance.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6qke059lp/)

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: SuzzPuss on November 11, 2012, 10:47:13 AM

Lovely H.  Watching the beeb now.  Very moving.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: Dizzy Jan on November 11, 2012, 11:16:11 AM

Those words always move me to tears.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: marina on November 11, 2012, 12:08:15 PM

Yes, I'm always moved by them too and remember all the men and women who have given their lives in combat.  It doesn't matter whether you agree or disagree with any particular conflict these men and women deserve our utmost respect.

It has been particularly hard for my home town of Huddersfield who have lost 4 young men in Afghanistan this year.  Three died together in the attack in March that took 6 lives altogether and the latest one, just a few weeks ago and just 18 years old, had only been out there a couple of months before being shot alongside a fellow soldier by a rogue Afghan policeman when they thought he was injured and needed help.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: mary62 on November 11, 2012, 13:46:16 PM

Those words always bring a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. I not only remember our brave men and women, past and present, but also my mothers family who all perished (apart from herself and her Father, who were seriously injured) during a bomb raid.
Lest we forget.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: Highlander on November 11, 2012, 15:42:39 PM

One of our finest War Memorials in my opinion.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: Highlander on November 12, 2012, 13:32:46 PM

A little late perhaps but just wanted to say that I am proud to have known the founder of the firm I work for William M Souter, kbown to everyone as Bill.

A totally unassuming man who during his 3 years, 10months and 6 days abroad during World War 2 racked up a total of 1335 flying hours all on single engined aircraft - 52 sorties on Mohawks, 78 on Hurricanes and 122 on Thunderbolts. A total of 252 sorties against the Japanese

On 10 February 1945, Bill received a telegram from his father congratulating him on winning the DFC (the first he had heard of it). In April of that year he was promoted to Squadron Leader and in August 1945 Bill was awarded a Bar to his DFC.

A remarkable man.

Title: Re: At the going down of the sun
Post by: cheers on November 12, 2012, 17:35:47 PM

Never too late to post something like that John!    :)