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is this a silly idea ?

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Maddie

Maddie Report 11 Oct 2012 13:41

The 28th July 2014 will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the WW1. Many GR members will have relatives who died fighting for their country. I wonder if Genes could set up a memorial thread on that date so that we can add their names and remember them.

I only ask now because who knows what can happen between now and then

Maddie

PigletsPal

PigletsPal Report 11 Oct 2012 13:45

They will probably do that type of thing on their facebook page and then people can also add photos which can be seen.

I do not like the Genes facebook page personally as it often posts some really banal questions. but for this type of subject it is ideal. On here it would just be a list of faceless names.

Researching:
We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars

Maddie

Maddie Report 11 Oct 2012 13:47

Julia Report 11 Oct 2012 13:42

Hello Maddie, long time no hear. Yes, I think an excellent idea.

Julia in Derbyshire

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Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'O

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maddie

LollyWithSprinklez

LollyWithSprinklez Report 11 Oct 2012 13:48

Hi Maddie

Sounds like a very good idea!!

But don't see why it should be left up to GR, I am sure there are many members on here who will keep that date in their diaries and have our own thread.

Good thinking to plan ahead :-)

LollyWithSprinklez

LollyWithSprinklez Report 11 Oct 2012 13:55

Hi PP

I've never been on the facebook page, but if it enables photos then that's another thought :-D

Maddie

Maddie Report 11 Oct 2012 14:14

Hi Dea
nice to hear from you
I have never been on facebook, don't have a clue :-)

PigletsPal

PigletsPal Report 11 Oct 2012 14:48

If you get the chance to take a peek at the facebook page - its a hoot (not)

If the staff spent as much time getting this site to work as they do posting inane questions and competitions it would not be so annoying!

Researching:
We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars