FabSwingers.com forum: on the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th month when the guns fell silent. We will remember them.

By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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It's 100 from today since the guns first fell silent.

FOR THE FALLEN

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,

England mourns for her dead across the sea.

Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,

Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill; death august and royal

Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolation

And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,

Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,

They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We shall remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;

They sit no more at familiar tables of home;

They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;

They sleep beyond England's foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,

Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,

To the innermost heart of their own land they are known

As the stars are known to the Night.

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,

Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,

As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,

To the end, to the end, they remain.

By Laurence Binyon

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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WHY DO I WEAR A POPPY

Why do I wear a poppy?

I’ll tell you if I may,

Because I believe remembrance

Is not only for one day.

I wear it for the fallen,

And for those falling still.

For those who come back broken

In body or in will.

For the parents, spouses, siblings

Where bereavement takes its toll.

Whose pain will never leave them,

It eats into their soul.

For the wino on the corner,

Of his old life nothing’s left.

Now he wishes when in battle

He had died a hero’s death.

For the lad who loved a kick-about

In the park with all his mates,

But now his legs are held together

With pins and metal plates.

For the selfless men and women

Whose final journey home

Is in a Union flag-draped coffin

On comrades’ shoulders borne.

For all those marching proudly

In Remembrance Day parades.

My poppy’s worn in gratitude

For the sacrifice they made.

By Anne Starr.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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The night is old and the morning is young,

It is at times like these we should think of our heroes unsung.

Men who died for country and Queen in many battlefields unseen.

Men who fought for truth and honour.

Men who would have opened the gates of Valhalla.

But Valhalla is a place veiled in mystery

And not spoken of in British history.

So please raise your voice and sing with me.

Raise a glass and take a drink

For these men and women who forged our past,

For in their memory our future lasts

By Sid Pankhurst.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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The inquisitive mind of a child

Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?

Selling poppies in town today.

The poppies, child, are flowers of love.

For the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?

Why not a beautiful rose?

Because my child, men fought and died

In the fields where the poppies grow.

But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?

Why are the poppies so red?

Red is the colour of blood, my child.

The blood that our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.

Why does it have to be black?

Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.

For the men who never came back.

But why, Mummy are you crying so?

Your tears are giving you pain.

My tears are my fears for you my child.

For the world is FORGETTING AGAIN.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Lest We Forget

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

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over a year ago

Stockport

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours."

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha"

That's not the point.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point."

Oh this guy Hahahaha

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over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point."

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!"

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

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"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

I'm not joking hear.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!"

Thanks

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

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over a year ago

With respect we remember. X

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over a year ago

"With respect we remember. X"

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over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

It’s always good to have an opinion. I wonder if that opinion would be different if it had been you standing on the Kent coast waiting to repel an invasion or doing your best to defend the capital from a cockpit.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

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over a year ago

..... L O V E and R E M E M B E R ......

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace.. "

You just don't get it do you.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"With respect we remember. X"

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you."

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

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

"With respect we remember. X

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen."

Were you listening to the station at the time?

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha"

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing.

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

"With respect we remember. X

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen."

Wasn't aware there were any games kicking off before midday today

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing."

Yeah that’s what I was saying, wars don’t go on, they get started and fueled by greed and imperialism, and on the other hand, glorified

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"With respect we remember. X

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen."

I hear, sports showed poor taste this weekend with that and also the jeering and singing during the New Zealand haka

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"With respect we remember. X

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen.

Were you listening to the station at the time?"

No I was not.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing.

Yeah that’s what I was saying, wars don’t go on, they get started and fueled by greed and imperialism, and on the other hand, glorified "

I don't think ive ever seen anyone i no glorifie war.

And just to point out a fue friends of mine are X parra X army and X navy. Vetrouns.

I think Onley 1 country has Tryed to glorifie war. And it soon stoped wen trump pointed 2-3 nukes at it and threatened to push the big red button.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing.

Yeah that’s what I was saying, wars don’t go on, they get started and fueled by greed and imperialism, and on the other hand, glorified

I don't think ive ever seen anyone i no glorifie war.

And just to point out a fue friends of mine are X parra X army and X navy. Vetrouns.

I think Onley 1 country has Tryed to glorifie war. And it soon stoped wen trump pointed 2-3 nukes at it and threatened to push the big red button."

Sorry I’ve no idea what most of them words are do can’t reply.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing.

Yeah that’s what I was saying, wars don’t go on, they get started and fueled by greed and imperialism, and on the other hand, glorified

I don't think ive ever seen anyone i no glorifie war.

And just to point out a fue friends of mine are X parra X army and X navy. Vetrouns.

I think Onley 1 country has Tryed to glorifie war. And it soon stoped wen trump pointed 2-3 nukes at it and threatened to push the big red button.

Sorry I’ve no idea what most of them words are do can’t reply. "

Let's just agree to disagree.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I agree it's awful isn't it.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace..

You just don't get it do you.

Eh yeah that must be it hahaha

The point of remembrance day is to remember thos hoo died in the war.

It's,ment to send a message across the world that people die in wars. And to try and tell people to not make war but make peace.

Yes i no thar are wars going on in the world. But the hole point of remembrance day is to say war is not a good thing.

Yeah that’s what I was saying, wars don’t go on, they get started and fueled by greed and imperialism, and on the other hand, glorified

I don't think ive ever seen anyone i no glorifie war.

And just to point out a fue friends of mine are X parra X army and X navy. Vetrouns.

I think Onley 1 country has Tryed to glorifie war. And it soon stoped wen trump pointed 2-3 nukes at it and threatened to push the big red button.

Sorry I’ve no idea what most of them words are do can’t reply.

Let's just agree to disagree.

I think we have already agreed..

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over a year ago

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

Well sed.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I agree it's awful isn't it."

It really is Ignite.

There’s a time and place. I understand it’s a public forum and freedom of speech but I don’t understand why people are so disrespectful. It’s a mystery to me but I’m glad I’m not one of them. Shame on them I think.

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

rest in peace

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I think it’s because a lot of these men and women were in places where they should never have been sent and weren’t welcome, it’s the ideal time to discuss it, or are you happy for it to continue for the next 100 yrs?

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I’m not happy to discuss it today. Today is for Remembrance not debate. You’ve had 100 years to discuss it. It isn’t required today.

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

I proudly remembered in tearful silence today

(and also with a broken

) ...

Even my naughty little bird Archie fell silent bless him

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

"With respect we remember. X

I doubt anyone else will be aware, but whilst virtually all Radio Stations fell silent at 11am for the 2 minutes Silence, one did not!

That was BBC Radio 5 Sports Live, who for the 3rd year running, ran a football commentary!

No respect, not even any programme planning to ensure they show due respect.

Sad, that R5 Sports Editors allow Sport to take precedence over honouring the fallen.

Were you listening to the station at the time?

No I was not."

So it made zero difference to you observing the two minute silence?

Looking at the schedule 5 Live sport started at 11.05 today until then it was Pienaars Politics. I imagine if you ‘listen again’ to that program, there will be a silence.

Some people will complain about anything these days

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

They gave up their today’s so we could have our tomorrow’s. R.I.P

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

"They gave up their today’s so we could have our tomorrow’s. R.I.P"

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

We are remembering all the men , women (and children) who never got home .

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

This is the 3rd year running ive dun a remembrance thread.

Till now thay have never had any problems.

Thanks for recking it this year.

I'm willing to bet you didn't even do a 2 minuet silence.

Now I'm ending this discussion now.

If its not to do with remembrance then don't post it.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I’m not happy to discuss it today. Today is for Remembrance not debate. You’ve had 100 years to discuss it. It isn’t required today. "

Ok, I respect your decision..

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By *upremexMan
over a year ago

liverpool. huyton. near yewtree

Someone worked out that if the fallen could march again from the cenotaph, the front line will start at the cenotaph and the end of the line will be in Newcastle, BBC news, shows the huge loss of life.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I’m not happy to discuss it today. Today is for Remembrance not debate. You’ve had 100 years to discuss it. It isn’t required today.

Ok, I respect your decision.. "

Thank you.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

This is the 3rd year running ive dun a remembrance thread.

Till now thay have never had any problems.

Thanks for recking it this year.

I'm willing to bet you didn't even do a 2 minuet silence.

Now I'm ending this discussion now.

If its not to do with remembrance then don't post it."

I made a cup of tea during it, so it was pretty quiet..

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Seeside it’s a wonderful respectful thread that you started. Please don’t be put off.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"I don’t understand why a thread about remembrance descends into debate about war. For those that don’t agree ... move on. For those that do .... carry on and remember. I’m the latter.

I find the unnecessary debate disrespectful on this day. Why not just debate it another day?

Would you debate the cost of funerals on the day of a burial? No because it’s insensitve.

I remember a thread after the Manchester bombing. Zero tolerance or respect for those suffering. All people wanted to do was fight amongst themselves about terrorists etc. It’s nonsense.

Respect goes a long way.

I’m not happy to discuss it today. Today is for Remembrance not debate. You’ve had 100 years to discuss it. It isn’t required today. "

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

"Seeside it’s a wonderful respectful thread that you started. Please don’t be put off.

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quite agree .

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By *upremexMan
over a year ago

liverpool. huyton. near yewtree

They shall not grow old. BBC2 tonight, peter Jackson, looking through a soldiers eyes in colour in ww1, and not black and white.. Then Testament of Youth, Vera Brittain's moving book into film.

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

OK , party is over - see you lot back here next year then - same time, same place right?

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

Thank you Seeside for this thread.

I always remember my great grandma's brother today. He died in the Battle Of Jutland in 1916 when he was only 17 & my great grandma was only 13.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Seeside it’s a wonderful respectful thread that you started. Please don’t be put off.

Thanks.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

Thank you Seeside for this thread.

I always remember my great grandma's brother today. He died in the Battle Of Jutland in 1916 when he was only 17 & my great grandma was only 13."

Thanks and thay won't be forgotten

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

I hope you've all your able-bodied people been out to a service and have not just sat here on the internet talking about it xx

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

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

remembrance is not glorification. it is taking a moment out of your day (just the one, single day) to give a thought to the millions of ordinary men and women who, when their country needed it most, served with faultless commitment, even though the majority of them did not agree with war, did not agree with violence, and in some cases did not agree with the politics surrounding the wars.

just be thankful that in this day and age your country has not demanded the same from you, and be thankful that those before you fought for the freedom and liberties that allow you to make your views public.

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"I hope you've all your able-bodied people been out to a service and have not just sat here on the internet talking about it xx"
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Yes I have but people don’t need to attend a service to be able to respectfully remember.

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

"OK , party is over - see you lot back here next year then - same time, same place right?"

I’ve tried to ignore you but you are an absolute disgrace. This is the second time you’ve done this. Have some respect you vile man. If I get banned for this then so be it. Disgusting.

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

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

I second Nora's words, you had a go on my thread and now Seesides, If you don't respect our fallen start your own thread for people that agree with you and leave the people who do to post on the threads of rememberance. Truly a vile troll of a man

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion""

Ok well you remember the fallen and I will also, but I will also think about and voice the current and future generations that will lose their lives in pointless and greedy occupations of foreign lands, and MY country is not free, just yet anyway.. but eh oh, I could just glorify in the past and sit in comfort, oblivious to the real world.. just my opinion

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful. "

Because now it gets attention.. I’m being respectful because I don’t see the point in more and more men and women being sent to die in pointless wars for greed, that’s my opinion and I respect yours..

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

This is the Worst remembrance day ever........

I'm going off line for the rest of the day.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

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

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary. "
Well said Babs

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over a year ago

"I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary. "

this.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary. "

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

There are some try hards on here.... Stop replying to them and carry on your remembrance as you want to.

Some people will always choose today to raise the attributes of war. Not one person I know who shows respect on remembrance say celebrate the ongoing losses both of service men and women or the innocent bystanders. Its a ridiculous motion to believe they do.

Some think they are being clever or political but they aren't.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"There are some try hards on here.... Stop replying to them and carry on your remembrance as you want to.

Some think they are being clever or political but they aren't. "

Exactly

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"There are some try hards on here.... Stop replying to them and carry on your remembrance as you want to.

Some think they are being clever or political but they aren't. "

*attrocities *day *notion

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak? "

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

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By *bsolutebeginnersCouple
over a year ago

Planet Ork

Today was not a celebration of victory or a glorification of war. No Remembrance Day that I’ve ever remembered has ever glorified war. No remembrance parade or service that I’ve ever attended has glorified war. It’s a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us the freedom to live the lives the way we do today. If you can’t spend 2 minutes in quiet reflection or you feel the need to turn today into an excuse for a political or social debate then you obviously have huge misconceptions about the true meaning of Remembrance Sunday.

I’m not debating anything, I will not feed the trolls. Everyone has their own personal opinions but at times like today anyone with any decency should just respect the occasion.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

That’s ok, I respect your decision.. I’ll think of the current ones getting shipped out right now that will return with the blood stained flag over their coffin, while next year you will be waving your poppy around for them..

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By *greygorCouple
over a year ago

birmingham

hes 5ft 2

and 6ft 4.he fights with missiles ,and with spears .

hes all of 31 and hes only 17 .

been a soldier for a 1000 years

hes a universal soldier .

they gave their lives abroad so we could live safe at home in uk.

RESPECT ,

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By *aige CoolTV/TS
over a year ago

north west

Never forget.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

Can you not just give it a rest or start your own thread?

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over a year ago

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

Grow up.

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

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

Can you not just give it a rest or start your own thread? "
quite agree x

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

Can you not just give it a rest or start your own thread? quite agree x"

I respect your opinion and I apologise for any distress caused by the inconvenient truth..

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

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace.. "
you mean the civilians on the Falklands that helped our forces get rid of the foreign invaders and welcomed our men with open arms.. I have been to Iraq twice and can tell you that the majority of the locals were happy to see a British soldier often telling us where IED weapons cache and bad guys were hiding. We rebuilt schools demolished by Saddam. Hospitals and even built play grounds for the kids. You and people like you are the very reason this country is the way it is. Ypur a spineless coward. If a forign invader was knocking our door as they were many yrs ago your opinionwoukd be very different. Soldiers don't ask nor want war but are more than happy to go to protect people like you and make sure you can have your opinion.

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By *irkydirkyMan
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

Remembrance day is not glorifying wars.

It's about remembering thos that gave Thar lives so others cood live thars in peace.....

I’m sure the innocent civilians of the Falklands, Ireland, Iraq and a number of other countries would question your idea of living in peace.. you mean the civilians on the Falklands that helped our forces get rid of the foreign invaders and welcomed our men with open arms.. I have been to Iraq twice and can tell you that the majority of the locals were happy to see a British soldier often telling us where IED weapons cache and bad guys were hiding. We rebuilt schools demolished by Saddam. Hospitals and even built play grounds for the kids. You and people like you are the very reason this country is the way it is. Ypur a spineless coward. If a forign invader was knocking our door as they were many yrs ago your opinionwoukd be very different. Soldiers don't ask nor want war but are more than happy to go to protect people like you and make sure you can have your opinion. "

Thank you for your input and I respect your opinion on how you saw it..

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Can we now have a 2 minute silence to remember those who gave thar lives so we can have ours.

I don’t think there’s much noise here anyway haha

That's not the point.

Oh this guy Hahahaha

Indeed, if there were more like him not only fab, but the world, would be a much nicer place!

You rock Seeside!

It would prob be quite a bit nicer if we all stopped glorifying wars, but eh oh, just my opionion..

"but eh oh, just my opinion"

So why can’t you do that elsewhere. Why here? Why today? You didn’t make your point a week ago or a month ago so why now?

You’re being very disrespectful.

I gets attention when you raise it. Try again in a month. You don’t have to do this here and now on this particular thread. You are choosing to even though it’s causing upset.

You know what you’re doing, you understand what I’m saying and asking. This is so unnecessary.

Do you not find it upsetting that there are young men and women getting shipped out right as we speak?

You’re here to argue and make points about others things and I’m not. It’s Remembrance Day. I will not communicate with you again.

Can you not just give it a rest or start your own thread? quite agree x

I respect your opinion and I apologise for any distress caused by the inconvenient truth.. "

It's not inconvenient. We all know the cost of war, we all know people are still dying fighting wars for governments and politics but that isn't what today or this thread is about.

You say you respect things yet act in the most disrespectful way. You do nothing here to further your 'cause'.

Every single person in here agrees that war is bad but you dint3 even have the good grace to go and start your own discussion about war, you choose to trample over a well meant thread with your bully boy, passive aggressive 'respect your opinion' comments.

You have made the OP feel bad and even tried to have a go at their dyslexia (it didn't go unnoticed) in an effort to try and make yourself look clever.... You failed.