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Post by Gene Hunt on Nov 8, 2015 11:31:53 GMT
Proud to be wearing a poppy today in remembrance of those who have fought for their country, whether they made it home or not.
God Bless.
This is NOT the place to discuss the rights and wrongs of wearing a poppy - just to pay respect.
Gene.
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Post by The Saint on Nov 8, 2015 13:29:55 GMT
I fully agree, I am proud to wear my poppy today in remembrance.
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Post by Del Boy on Nov 8, 2015 20:00:29 GMT
I always put money in the tin but don't always take a poppy. Wore one today and observed the 2 min silence at 11 am whilst on grub this morning.
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Post by Sam Tyler on Nov 8, 2015 23:02:12 GMT
Totally agree.
I like to buy the enamel badge which I have done each year since they were first available with the normal poppies. It is such a small price to pay in remembrance of those that paid the ultimate price.
I sat watching the service this morning and observed the two minute silence to pay respects to those that fought.
Sam.
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Post by Ray Carling on Nov 10, 2015 19:33:47 GMT
Surprised not many people posted here. I'm with the lads above. Proud to wear my poppy and have the 2 mins silence on Sunday.
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Post by Terry Collier on Nov 10, 2015 19:41:03 GMT
Could not agree more. Nice too see you salute the occasion on this forum.
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Post by Virgil Tracy on Nov 10, 2015 21:45:40 GMT
It was the done thing for me as well.
I wore my poppy with pride and took time out to watch the remembrance service to honour those that served, and especially those that never returned.
Not only did I observe the two-minute silence on Sunday, I will also be honouring it tomorrow.
All those that fought have my greatest respects, we have so much to thank them for.
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Nov 10, 2015 23:45:00 GMT
Surprised not many people posted here. I'm with the lads above. Proud to wear my poppy and have the 2 mins silence on Sunday. Ray. I think because it's marked every year it's difficult to know what to add & somehow the gutter press never fails to sour things with their stories about people supposedly being disrespectful during the silence or the poppy issue. Remembering those many millions who suffered & died & the wearing of a simple flower to mark the occasion is the least anyone can do.
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Post by Dickie Cork on Nov 11, 2015 8:14:45 GMT
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and every penny donated goes towards supporting veterans in need. Whether you choose to wear a poppy is just that, a choice. It's exactly what those who served in WWI and WWII fought for.
I wear the RBL wristbands myself and today will be visiting the graves of Battle of Britain pilots laid to rest on Merseyside and leaving a poppy cross.
Lest we forget.
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Post by Lord Brett Sinclair on Nov 11, 2015 9:11:21 GMT
Full respect to you to Dickie, your work with the pilots and everything you've done for them in their memory is much appreciated. I should think that visiting the graves of fallen heroes can be an emotional experience.
Like previous posters I watched the remembrance service and will be honoring the two minute silence again this morning.
Lord B.
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