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Post by Big Brother on Jun 6, 2014 21:57:48 GMT
Been watching the various commemorative programmes on the telly tonight.
Very, very emotional stuff. Those old boys (and ladies) have seen some horrendous things in their lifetimes. It seems unimaginable, the sights, sounds and smells that they sensed during our countries darkest hours.
I think we should be very grateful for the sacrifices they made to allow us to live as we do. Heroes all.
Lest we forget.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2014 7:11:47 GMT
Absolutely. My attitude to the armed forces changed considerably when I became a nurse and started to care for some of these old boys. That generation is very very impressive, there are some grumpy old sods obviously but generally they are a dignified resilient bunch of heroes and a fine example of the possibilities of the human spirit. I dread to think what my lot will be like if we ever get to that age
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Post by Big Brother on Jun 7, 2014 22:14:36 GMT
Trouble is nowadays anything can be had. We want for nothing basically. My dad marvelled at the "stuff" me and Mrs Red had when we got married compared to what he and mum started off with. Fast forward to today and our youngest has more electrical goods in his bedroom than we had in the whole house. We don't need to save for anything anymore, it's just too available. Society often states we should have the latest gadget. Buy a bang up to date TV. Within a couple of months it's been super ceded by a newer model nudging us to buy again. I don't feel the need personally.
No, the wartime generation sacrificed a lot so that future generations may live better lives. Respect due indeed.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 8, 2014 5:02:03 GMT
Just need to be wary that the sentiments are being hijacked by the BNP and anti immigration crowd.
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