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the riffle regiment marched thru chepstow today, i was in work in newport so sadly i couldnt go watch,
but would like to say how i send them my thoughts and for their mates who sadly didnt come home, but i know were marching along side them though they werent seen,

to the brave,
and thier families my thoughts

Everyone of them a hero....look at them and then whinge about the youth of today...I dont think so

Welcome home to them so pleased to see them return

thats true col,

everyone moans about kids, tut, teenagers tut,
youngsters, tut,
makes me bit cross, cos i know lots, and they all cool

and all those soldiers, young or wot ever age, are all heros to me,
love um all, (well not litterally cos i not cheep, but if they came into my work in combats id be silly & girly, )
they everyone of um brave,

Dear Julie Ann

What a lovely thread.

Yes, I agree.

Welcome home to our armed forces.

Lets hope those who have been injuried in any way get the right support and help they deserve.

Best wishes to all
x

My brother in law was one of those marching but none of us could get to see him! But thanks to all the folks who cheered as they all marched past.

I am glad that in most places returning troops march through, they get a good response, even from younger folk - I went to applaud our lads when they marched through Norwich a while back and it brought me to tears to see them and see the response they got from everyone.

Lizx

An excellent turnout, all of the schools were invited to send some kids as well, Chepstow Comprehensive did just that, my daughter being one of them, and the weather was good.

Best wishes to all serving soldiers, where-ever they may be.

I went to watch them march through the town as I'm home at the moment. There was an absolutely brilliant turnout, Chepstow was packed, I don 't think I've ever seen it so full.
The bunting was out, the weather stayed sunny, and the range of people who turned out went from babes in arms to elderly retired soldiers.
You could hardly walk down the pavement, it was packed both sides down the whole of the High Street and on down to the Castle. There were people hanging out of upper floor windows to wave and cheer, and I saw crowds of children from at least 3 local schools.
It must have been so encouraging for the Rifles to receive such a warm welcome home. The cheering was tremendous, it almost drowned out the band!
Well done the Rifles. Swift & Bold.

Julie, rest assured there were some handsome lads amongst them!!

K

Welcome Home the Riffles:o))))
l did'nt know there was a march past in Chepstow, would liked to have been there.

Karen....it sounds like it went off really well, :o))

Well done boys and girls:o))

jude xxxx