I would just like to say

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DanClarke said:
Its that time of year again.
A man I never met, my Uncle "Sonny" (my Father's elder brother) who was killed in the latter stages of the war. Just 20 years old and a tail-end Charlie "Flight Sergeant" in a heavy bomber.
So sad that so many brave young lads had to give everything so that we could be free.
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It is difficult to 'like' the post but we are all grateful for his and all the men and women who gave their lives to keep us free.
 
DanClarke said:
Its that time of year again.
A man I never met, my Uncle "Sonny" (my Father's elder brother) who was killed in the latter stages of the war. Just 20 years old and a tail-end Charlie "Flight Sergeant" in a heavy bomber.
So sad that so many brave young lads had to give everything so that we could be free.
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Don't know that a "like" is appropriate on this occasion, but know how you feel.
I feel similar about my great uncle who fell in the last of his regiment's battles in WW1. (Killed by one of their own shells falling short.:rolleyes:)
Obviously never knew him but I knew about him. Won the Belgian Croix de Guerre but never lived long enough to receive it. Don't know what for either and I keep meaning to get on and find out. I did go a long way down the journey to get this info, to the point where I would have to write a letter in French, then stalled for some reason. This date reminds me every year to do it. :(:(:(
EDIT
MY GOD!
Just did a quick google and found this!
I now know what he got it for.
Eyes full of tears.
https://ww1hull.com/directory-newtest/listing/bibby-cdg-joseph-william-2/
 
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I have watched the You Tube of the anniversary of the end of the Great War and it is humbling to know that every night there is a ceremony at The Mennen Gate and that to this day the Belgian people are grateful for the sacrifices made.
I would warn you that its a real tearjerker if you are so inclined.

 
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DanClarke said:
I have watched the You Tube of the anniversary of the end of the Great War and it is humbling to know that every night there is a ceremony at The Mennen Gate and that to this day the Belgian people are grateful for the sacrifices made.
I would warn you that its a real tearjerker if you are son inclined.

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Been there, more than once. It is very close to Lille, which is why I went it is absolutely enormous and covered in names. :(
 
If I said it’s raining and I am happy is that wrong:).
Our grass is still yellow, it’s November and we have only lit the fire 3 times for a bit of comfort heat.

But getting water in our taps at full pressure would be great:). Washing up in the sink and flushing the loo with pool water is getting tiring;). Oh a shower would be nice too:D.

J
 
marjon said:
If I said it’s raining and I am happy is that wrong:).
Our grass is still yellow, it’s November and we have only lit the fire 3 times for a bit of comfort heat.

But getting water in our taps at full pressure would be great:). Washing up in the sink and flushing the loo with pool water is getting tiring;). Oh a shower would be nice too:D.

J
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Stinkin jakey
 
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