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My grandfather. William Caldwell McMinn. Killed in the Battle of the Somme , leaving a wife and three young daughters.

A thread to mention those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

We will remember them. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.

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Charles Burrows, age 18, Ypres.

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Walter Fowler aged 27 Ypres from Leeds, Yorkshire.
My great Uncle.

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Jim Radford , song Shores of Normandy.

Did you see this fine old gentleman singing his folk song at the Albert Hall. ? 15 years old and the youngest participant in the Naval assault, now 85 and a National Treasure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsVQMfxIfks

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I don't know of any of my family lost in any wars, but today I will remember and be thankful to all those who struggled and fought on our behalf, both past and present. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice, and some are still battling with the effects of their service. To every single one of them. Thank You.

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"Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn."

RIP

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I know nothing of my family's parts in either war, but recently have visited a lot of art gallery's and museums up here that have been focusing on the first world war. Poignant and thought provoking, a mix of pride and sadness, and a terrible waste of human lives.

A poem written by a local man Paul Hunter resonated with me.


Though Paul has no army background, he told of how he passionately believes we should always remember our fallen heroes and commemorate the dead as conflicts continue to rage across the world.

He said: “We have to honour them because conflicts are ongoing. I feel very passionate that we can never forget.”
Paul's poem

I am not a badge of honour,

I am not a racist smear,

I am not a fashion statement,

To be worn but once a year,

I am not glorification

Of conflict or of war.

I am not a paper ornament

A token,

I am more.


I am a loving memory,

Of a father or a son,

A permanent reminder

Of each and every one.


Im paper or enamel

I’m old or shining new,

I’m a way of saying thank you,

To every one of you.


I am a simple poppy

A Reminder to you all,

That courage faith and honour,

Will stand where heroes fall.

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Poignant poem. Thanks for sharing Nom.

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So very true.