VE Day 75th Anniversary - Lest we forget

[Watchdog]

Gents,

75 years ago today the greatest conflict the world has known came to an end.

It was a conflict that threatened the most basic freedoms that many today take for granted. But, we must never forget the price that was paid to make safe those freedoms.

Most of us members here now will not see the 100th anniversary so we will likely not get a better chance to acknowledge the debt we ALL owe to that great generation of true freedom fighters.

Not a common sight in the UK these days (frustrates the hell out of me!!) but this time there are flags in the street despite the COVID19 lockdown



Each one, man for man has won imperishable praise. Each has gained a glorious grave. Not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie, but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance wherein their glory is enshrined.
For the whole earth is the sepulchre of hero’s; monuments may rise and tablets be set up to them in their own land, but on the far-off shores is an abiding memorial that no pen or chisel has traced.
It is graven, not on stone or brass, but on the hearts of humanity.
Take these men for your example. Like them, remember that prosperity can only be for the free; that freedom is the sure possession of those who have the courage to defend it.

(Thucydides)


Let's make sure it doesn't happen again.

Peace

Mark

[BrodieBartfast]

There are a fair few Union Jacks up around my hometown today, I’m pleased to say, including my own. A day to remember those who came home, like my own great grandfathers, and those who did not. We owe them a debt we will never be able to repay.

Regards, B.B.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

There is always a Union jack flying at our house, I wouldn't be without one. I have a large radio mast in the back garden, and my flag flies from there for 351 days of the year. For the other 14 days there is a 'Lest We Forget ' flag, But for today, we put out a huge Union Jack at the front as well.

[Jb4046]

We had a huge Union Jack on our roof most of today! (Last flown during the Indy ref hahaha)
Plus a smaller naval ensign at the side since we had it lying around.

[Alter Musketier]

"You never lived to see
What you gave to me
One shining dream of hope and love
Life and liberty

With a host of brave unknown soldiers
For your company, you will live forever
Here in our memory
..."

(from Requiem For a Soldier)


Thank you so much.

[Watchdog]

Those now our best friends were victims too (of oppression and false promise) and join together in defence of peace!

Regards

Mark

[TabsTabs1964]

Congratulations, mates.





You can certainly be proud of the generation that fought against the darkness of absolute evil.

Happy VE celebration