FabSwingers.com forum: The National Memorial Arboretum

By *atisfy jane OP Woman
over a year ago

Torquay

Had a lovely day there today with my family, my brother helped to unveil a tribute to our late father and his comrades and my lovely nephew looked great in his RM parade dress uniform.

All in all the best day we have had as a family in god knows how many years, and one we will remember forever.

Don't share the political beliefs of Lord Ashcroft, nor am I a fan of his tax avoidance habits, but his contributions and help towards recognising the efforts and endeavours of our armed forces are highly commendable.

I am feeling particularly proud this evening.

God bless you dad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had a lovely day there today with my family, my brother helped to unveil a tribute to our late father and his comrades and my lovely nephew looked great in his RM parade dress uniform.

All in all the best day we have had as a family in god knows how many years, and one we will remember forever.

I am feeling particularly proud this evening.

God bless you dad"
Well done! We need to remember those who we have lost and those still here. Glad your day was great x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been there a couple of times. What an amazing place and such an important place. The service men an women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country should never be forgotten.

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

Agree with all posts above. The National Memorial Arboretum is a wonderful tribute to all the brave men and women who gave their lives in the services.

RIP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would love to visit there.

I think it is important that, as a country, we have a focal point on a national scale as well as the local monuments.

I must also say though, the next time I am in London, I will definately be going to visit the new bomber command memorial in Green Park.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Would love to visit

looks a beautiful, serene and most deserving of remembrance, a place to reflect, say thank you and show your respect.

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over a year ago

"I would love to visit there.

I think it is important that, as a country, we have a focal point on a national scale as well as the local monuments.

I must also say though, the next time I am in London, I will definately be going to visit the new bomber command memorial in Green Park.

And wasn't it a wonderful piece of planning to have Corporal Johnson Beharry VC carry the Olympic Torch through the Arboretum on Armed Forces Day.

Had a quiet half hour remembering, great times, old mates and my best mucka who is still in the Flaklands.

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