Lest we forget

[Liam]

Definitely how it is,unfortunately.

[jims-terrano]

Well this afternoon was one of the proudest moments. All 3 of my kids were in the Rememberance Parade through our town. The eldest in ATC started the parade with the drum's and then his squadron finished the parade by standing at the dispersal point drumming the whole parade back. It was lump in the throat time and nearly shed a tear when the whole crowd of people gave them a round of applause

Jim

[Deleted account DD]

Originally Posted by rustic

I always remember Black Adder with the field of poppies at the end, the slow speed, the red poppies and the mens actions knowing they were going to die when they went over the top, is one of the most moving scenes I have ever seen. Thinking about it now brings a tear to my eye.

It was an exceptionally poignant ending for what was (even though satirical) a comedy series.

I was on a RAF Squadron at the time and Blackadder was a BIG hit and seen a great pis take but the morning shift after that was screened the comments were quite subdued, it hit the mark.

[Deleted account DD]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Well this afternoon was one of the proudest moments. All 3 of my kids were in the Rememberance Parade through our town. The eldest in ATC started the parade with the drum's and then his squadron finished the parade by standing at the dispersal point drumming the whole parade back. It was lump in the throat time and nearly shed a tear when the whole crowd of people gave them a round of applause

Jim

Good on them

(ps Im a bit of an anorak anyway RAF March is my ring tone )

[jims-terrano]

You should of seen em Dave, drum sticks held at the top lip when not playing the snares, the bass drum. Seen em doing this display before at an open day but this was something special.

Hope the vet's following on enjoyed it too, hope it made them feel respected not just the fallen.

Jim

[Deleted account DD]

Never met an soldier yet who didnt enjoy being acknowledged or didnt like parades most of them very modest. Im sure those there enjoyed it.

Back in the 80s we used to host some vets every year in our sports club. Great bunch.

We used to put on a barrel for them (courtesy of John Smiths brewery down the road) what those blokes couldnt teach us about flirting with WAAFs and supping ale just wasnt worth knowing

[jims-terrano]

my old man went through a few years going to his old baracks for the weekend. They had to let them stay as they probably couldnt walk but couldnt hold it against him.

Jim