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Post by oldham on Nov 11, 2017 7:48:26 GMT
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. When this is observed today with a reflective silence across the country and further afield I will be in Blackbird Leys visiting my mum on her 90th birthday. We will sit together for two minutes thinking about my late father and others who have given so much for our freedom. For those of you in other parts of the county/country/world maybe you could enlighten this thread as to how 11am was observed where you are? i.e respectfully or not etc.
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Post by yellowlab on Nov 11, 2017 12:41:13 GMT
Well, I pulled over into a layby between Malpas and Wrexham for 5 minutes. Probably needless to say, I was the only one there as plenty drove past, continuing their busy lives.
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Post by oldham on Nov 11, 2017 12:50:46 GMT
Well, I pulled over into a layby between Malpas and Wrexham for 5 minutes. Probably needless to say, I was the only one there as plenty drove past, continuing their busy lives. Fair play to you buddy đź‘Ť
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Post by gofish2 on Nov 11, 2017 20:45:55 GMT
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. When this is observed today with a reflective silence across the country and further afield I will be in Blackbird Leys visiting my mum on her 90th birthday. We will sit together for two minutes thinking about my late father and others who have given so much for our freedom. For those of you in other parts of the county/country/world maybe you could enlighten this thread as to how 11am was observed where you are? i.e respectfully or not etc. I sat at my kitchen table with my dog at my feet. I thought about the reality and awfulness of war. My Grandfather was a proud east end merchant sailor. He used to call me 'Tosh' and would take me to dodgy pubs in the mile end road when i was about 5 on a sunday. He used to talk about the day when 'his ship' would come in. He was referring to winning the pools, which he religiously did every week. On Sundays, after visiting his mother and taking me to the villains inn/s, he would tell me stories of when he was captured during the war and how my Godfather (a Ghurka) and he had become friends. He never went into details, but it was clear that he had been through a very great deal and had lost many many friends. His ship never came in, but my Granddad was rich in ways I will never be
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Post by Eaststandboy on Nov 11, 2017 22:48:03 GMT
Weatherspoons Cowley stopped serving next before 11 and the entire pub observed the silence.
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Post by Gary Baldi on Nov 12, 2017 13:21:10 GMT
I always mark Armistice day each year. So many people I know don't bother, but it's such a small thing to give to remember people who died fighting to keep our freedom.
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Post by Pete Burrett on Nov 12, 2017 13:28:04 GMT
Must have been around 1,000 people at the war memorial in Louth this morning, including a good number of veterans. Diligently observed two minutes silence.
Puts a failing football team and petty squabbles on a football forum into perspective.
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Post by plonker on Nov 12, 2017 13:52:54 GMT
I vividly remember how shocked and humbled I was visiting France and Belgium at school. Walking actual trenches, visiting the Somme war graves that stretch as far as the eye can see and observing the Last Post at Menin Gate. This was about 20 years ago and they’re still with me, I can’t even begin to imagine those who lived through the horrors of war felt; it must have gripped them for the rest of their lives. Nothing but the upmost respect and gratitude.
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Post by bicesterox on Nov 12, 2017 20:35:27 GMT
Was observed impeccably by about 140 walking footballers at Bisham Abbey before the final games in the TVWFL.
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