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For the last few years I have posted this thread and C & Pd all the messages to the Support Our Soldiers Message Forum...where it can be seen by the families of those serving their country, to let them know that many people on GR think of them at Christmas and send messages of goodwill to the troops and their families

If you would like to add please be aware I will only add your board name or real name if you wish me to do so , otherwise I will just send the message .....so please let me know .....this is the site addy I will be C & P to...

www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/


Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully received :))

as a further incentive ( though I am sure one is not needed ) for every legitimate board member that posts I will make a donation to Help for Heroes of 50 per name . That based on last years and year before's names should be between £13...£30 .

Thankyou
Rose xx

Wishing all our troops a safe and merry Christmas
and a happy new year and a big thankyou to the lads and lasses serving in our armed forces, x

By all means use my board name.

A very merry Christmas to all our brave servicemen and women.
The whole nation is so very proud of you all.
Stay safe
xxxxxxxxxxx



Ok to use board name if you wish. x

Wishing all our troops home and abroad a happy Christmas and a safe journey home
Thank you all you are the Pride of Britain
Feel free to use my board name
Rachxxxx

to all our service men and women, abroad and home,
a very merry christmas to you and you familys
stay safe x
stray x


thanks Rose, x

To all the lads and lassies that are serving in our name at home and abroad. May you all have a peaceful and safe Christmas and soon be re-united safely with your families. we are so proud of you all.



By all means use either my proper name or my board name Rose.

nudge

God bless you all and hope the Naafi is well stocked for Christmas. We are all wishing you were not there. Have as safe a Christmas as possible.

use my board name by all means.

Wishing all the Service Men and Women home and away, a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas.
Thank to you all.

Teresaxx

nudge

I'd like to wish all our servicemen and women a very happy Christmas and a safe return to their families
Mau

Thanks Rose of course you may use my board name xx

Thankyou ladies :))

Have a very Happy Christmas and New Year, with a safe return home for all. xxx

Cassy xx

welcome to use my name x

We shall raise our glass to all our service personnel
We wish you a Safe, Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

Rose, I will be proud to have my name used

Bridget and family

I wish you a Safe, Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Were ever you are.
iris

nudge

have a safe and peaceful christmas to all our troops. we are proud of you all.michael2 please use my board name .....

nudge

This was sent to me this morning and I think it's appropriate for this thread:

IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY ALL IS SECURE

t'was The Night Before Christmas, He Lived All Alone
In A One Bedroom House Made Of Plaster And Stone
I Had Come Down The Chimney With Presents To Give
And To See Just Who, In This Small Home Did Live

I Looked All About, A Strange Sight I Did See -
No Tinsel No Presents, Not Even A Tree.
No Stocking By The Mantle Just Boots Filled With Sand
On The Wall Hung Pictures Of A Far Distant Land
With Medals And Badges, Awards Of All Kinds.
Then A Sober Thought Came Into My Mind

For This House Was Different, It Was Dark And Dreary,
t'was The Home Of A Soldier, Once I Could See Clearly
The Soldier Lay Sleeping, Silent, Alone
Curled Up On The Floor In This One Bedroom Home

The Face Was So Gentle, The Room In Disorder
Not How I Pictured A Lone Soldier..
Was This The Hero Of Whom I'd Just Read,
Curled Up On A Poncho, The Floor For A Bed

I Realised The Families That I Saw This Night
Owed Their Lives To These Soldiers, Who Were Willing To Fight
And Soon Round The World The Children Would Play
And Grownups Would Celebrate A Bright Christmas Day

They All Enjoy Freedom Each Month Of The Year
Because Of The Soldiers, Like The One Lying Here.
I Couldn't Help But Wonder, How Many Alone,
On A Cold Christmas Eve In A Land Far From Home?

The Very Thought Brought A Tear To My Eye
I Dropped To My Knees And Started To Cry
The Soldier Awakened, I Heard A Rough Voice
"Santa Don't Cry, This Life Is My Choice.
I Fight For Freedom, I Don't Ask For More
My Life Is My God, My Country, My Corps"

The Soldier Rolled Over And Drifted To Sleep.
I Couldn't Control It, I Continued To Weep.

I Kept Watch For Hours, So Silent And Still
And We Both Sat And Shivered From The Cold Nights Chill.
I Didn't Want To Leave, On That Cold Dark Night,
This Guardian Of Honour, So Willing To Fight...

Then The Soldier Rolled Over With A Voice Soft And Pure
Whispered "Carry On Santa, Christmas Day Is Secure"
One Look At My Watch And I Knew He Was Right
"Merry Christmas My Friend - And To All A Good Night!

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This Poem Was Written By A British Peace Keeping Soldier Stationed Overseas.

The Following Is His Request - I Think It Is Reasonable.

Please Would You Do Me The Kind Favour Of Sending This To As Many People As You Can

Christmas Will Be Coming Soon And Much Credit Is Due To Our British Service Men And Women For Our Being Able To Celebrate These Festivities.
Let's Try In This Small Way To Pay Back A Tiny Bit Of What We Owe!

nudge for today thankyou all :)