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As the clocks hit midnight tonight............

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MR_MAGOO

MR_MAGOO Report 24 Dec 2012 22:22

............it will be 4:30am in Afghanistan. Whilst we all open our presents in the morning its will be midday in Afghanistan! They will be fighting the enemy whilst we have fun at home! They wont have a Christmas with their family this year. Merry Christmas To All Soldiers Serving In Afghanistan and Around The World! Put This As Your Status To Show Your Support For our troops xx

<3 <3

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 24 Dec 2012 22:35

My grandfather told a story about Christmas Eve when he was in the trenches in WW1. The fighting stopped. The soldiers from both sides met in the middle, wished each other Merry Christmas, swapped cigarettes, and chatted as best as they could. A few hours later they were shooting at each other again. I believe this happened in many places.

I hope the service people all over the world have a peaceful day, and that they will be home soon. <3 <3 <3

Lesley

Lesley Report 24 Dec 2012 23:18

Wishing all service people a peaceful and safe Christmas. <3

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Hare London/Essex Preston Devon/Essex Rollinson Birmingham/Essex Driver Essex Gowers Essex Monk Essex

Tecwyn

Tecwyn Report 24 Dec 2012 23:53

Our servicemen and women in Afghanistan are never far from my mind - especially the families having Christmas without them.
Lets hope that many are out of there by next Christmas, returned safely to their families.

Tec.