My father fought in WWll - just wanted to add that it wasn't only England who forgot! The other home countries sent men too.
Very moving Sercher. Not long ago, we found a diary belonging to my grandpa and it detailed every day leading up to D Day. It was the most interesting read ever and I will never forget the feeling of actually being there with him. I miss him dreadfully.
"They shall not grow old as we 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
Phredd (RAMC) and proud to have served.
A very moving poem.
All of my Grandparents served in WWII in one way or another.
Grandad on my dads side - Royal Air Force bomb disposal
Nan on my dads side - Worked in an aircraft factory.
Grandad on my mums side - Royal Navy gunner.
Nan on my mums sife - Was in the WAAF and worked in telegraphy.
My Grandad who was in the Navy saw the most action. We were very close and he was more like a dad to me. He often talked about his experiences and I never tired of hearing his stories. His favourite one was where he nearly drowned after the ship he was on was sunk by an American ship that sailed into them by accident. He found this amusing.
I'm grateful to anyone who gave their life, or risked their life to make mine better.
My cousin is serving in Iraq at the moment and everytime he has leave you can see the strain that it puts on these brave men and women. We havent forgot them and are very proud of all who serve for Queen and country. We also remember those who died for the freedom that we have today.
Louise xx
The men who fought in WW1 and WW2 to help preserve freedom and create peace deserve all the respect we can give them.
