General Chat

What a sad service, for all those still serving, and those who have lost loved ones in Iraq.

It has been amazing to watch on the television this morning.

We will remember them.

Elizabeth

I agree - What a moving but lovely service.

D x

To hear the 234 names read, including not only the British, but the American, Romanian and civilians, was very moving.

Let us hope it brought some comfort to the parents, wives and families of those lost.

Elisabeth
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I'm really pleased that it was broadcast and that recognition was shown of all that the men and women who deserve it though must have been very hard and emotion for those who have lost loved ones or have loved ones serving overseas.

Makes you very proud doesnt it?

D x

Debs,

We should continue to be proud of our armed forces in all areas, and at least the returning troops seem to be given recognition now, when they are back in their home areas.

Time I got dressed, and started on the dreaded housework and gardening.

Have a good day.

Elisabeth
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l watched some of it Elizabeth, in particular the soldiers reading out the names. Very moving!! One lass had such a large list to read and she read it beautifully.
l like the example the pardre used from when he went to a rugby match and on everyseat was a piece of card, when each person held it up it showed the George Cross....what an amazing sight to see in a stadium!!
He was saying that would have involved all nationalities, religions etc all coming together to be a part of that moment....if only the world could be like that with everything!!

jude x

He was saying that would have involved all nationalities, religions etc all coming together to be a part of that moment....if only the world could be like that with everything!!
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Amen to that Jude

I also thought it was very moving,I'm always reduced to tears whenever I hear the lone bugler.
It must also have been an endurance for them all to stand still in a temperature of 40 deg.

"We will remember them"
Mau

It was moving, those servicemen and women coming back will have some bittersweet memories of their time there, lost comrades, interaction with local people and the stress of never knowing if their time has come, I don't know how they cope?

I hope they all get a long break before being sent off anywhere else, like Afghanistan.

Heroes, all of them, and especially the ones who are already home and adapting to life without legs, arms or sight etc and those with post traumatic stress disorder. Let's hope they all get the support they deserve and don't end up out of the services and cast on the scrapheap.

Lizx