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shoppy · 12 November 2007, 01:04 AM

I always remember this my self... Apologies if this has ben done already.

They shall grow not old
As those that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 November 2007, 01:08 AM

Amen!

SSD · 12 November 2007, 01:10 AM

Amen

CEG · 12 November 2007, 01:18 AM

Amen.

Thank you to all who were brave, and RIP to those who are now above us....

Tools · 12 November 2007, 01:24 AM

A hearty Hurrah, and a momemt of silence for all those who have fallen

Letsgodiving · 12 November 2007, 01:44 AM

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

-Churchill.

Arturo · 12 November 2007, 02:13 AM

I watch Saving Private Ryan every Veterans Day and VE day. My father was of that greatest generation. Quietly used the veterans college loan program to obtain an Ivy League education and make a grand life for his family. There would be no Rolexes on my wrist if we hadn't won the big war. I haven't seen the graves at Normandy but plan on going there soon, and know I will be overwhelmed with appreciation.

Baptistman · 12 November 2007, 03:47 AM

remembering today and everyday, for the freedom I enjoy today

ldmarcht · 12 November 2007, 08:15 AM

Thank you for this thread. Freedom is not free! May we always be worthy of their sacrifice.

Vic Diehl · 12 November 2007, 08:29 AM

Excellent, I am just returning from Tobruk, Libya tonight. The Fig Tree hospital, the Commonwealth Cemetery, The German Cemetery, the Tobruk Cemetery. As my Arab guide asked what was the reason for all of this ? I wish I could have had a more profound answer for him but I could only think of one word---Freedom.

SSD · 12 November 2007, 10:20 AM

When you think about it, "Freedom" is an awfully big word, though...

simmonjam1 · 12 November 2007, 10:28 AM

THE INQUISITIVE MIND OF A CHILD.

Why are they selling poppies mummy?
Selling poppies in town today
The poppies, child are flowers of love
For the men who marched away
But why have they chosen a poppy mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because, my child, men fought and died
In fields where poppies grow
But why are poppies so red mummy?
Why are poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child
The blood our soldiers shed
The heart of the poppy is black, mummy
Why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief
For the men who never came back
But, why mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child
For the world is forgetting again.

Alcan · 12 November 2007, 10:31 AM

In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

My thanks to you, that I live in the world I do.

SSD · 12 November 2007, 02:40 PM

It is the soldier, not the reporter,
who has given us Freedom of Press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us Freedom of Speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag
that allows the protester to burn the flag.

By Father Dennis O'Brien
Chaplain, United States Marine Corps
God Bless Our Troops

marshallr47 · 12 November 2007, 03:02 PM

Great thread guys. God Bless all that serve.

JJ Irani · 12 November 2007, 04:14 PM

Agreed.....great sentiments expressed here!!

12 November 2007, 01:04 AM	#1
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Remembrance day.... I always remember this my self... Apologies if this has ben done already. They shall grow not old As those that are left grow old Age shall not weary them Nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them Attached Images

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Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	remembering today and everyday, for the freedom I enjoy today __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

12 November 2007, 01:24 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	A hearty Hurrah, and a momemt of silence for all those who have fallen

12 November 2007, 01:44 AM	#6
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. -Churchill.

12 November 2007, 02:13 AM	#7
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I watch Saving Private Ryan every Veterans Day and VE day. My father was of that greatest generation. Quietly used the veterans college loan program to obtain an Ivy League education and make a grand life for his family. There would be no Rolexes on my wrist if we hadn't won the big war. I haven't seen the graves at Normandy but plan on going there soon, and know I will be overwhelmed with appreciation.

12 November 2007, 08:15 AM	#9
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	Thank you for this thread. Freedom is not free! May we always be worthy of their sacrifice.

12 November 2007, 08:29 AM	#10
Vic Diehl Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 76	Excellent, I am just returning from Tobruk, Libya tonight. The Fig Tree hospital, the Commonwealth Cemetery, The German Cemetery, the Tobruk Cemetery. As my Arab guide asked what was the reason for all of this ? I wish I could have had a more profound answer for him but I could only think of one word---Freedom.

12 November 2007, 10:20 AM	#11
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	When you think about it, "Freedom" is an awfully big word, though... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

12 November 2007, 10:28 AM	#12
simmonjam1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: earth Posts: 17	THE INQUISITIVE MIND OF A CHILD. Why are they selling poppies mummy? Selling poppies in town today The poppies, child are flowers of love For the men who marched away But why have they chosen a poppy mummy? Why not a beautiful rose? Because, my child, men fought and died In fields where poppies grow But why are poppies so red mummy? Why are poppies so red? Red is the colour of blood, my child The blood our soldiers shed The heart of the poppy is black, mummy Why does it have to be black? Black my child, is the symbol of grief For the men who never came back But, why mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain. My tears are my fears for you my child For the world is forgetting again. __________________ 16570 Explorer II - black face Marathon SAR

12 November 2007, 10:31 AM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. My thanks to you, that I live in the world I do. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 November 2007, 02:40 PM	#14
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us Freedom of Press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag. By Father Dennis O'Brien Chaplain, United States Marine Corps God Bless Our Troops __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

12 November 2007, 03:02 PM	#15
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Great thread guys. God Bless all that serve. __________________ Ron

12 November 2007, 04:14 PM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Agreed.....great sentiments expressed here!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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