Remembrance stories
- 7 November 2008 10:178767Hi all,
Here are links to a couple of Remembrance Day stories on the Saga website which allude to Dover:
http://www.saga.co.uk/homeandlifestyle/people/real-lives/the-walter-tull-story.asp
http://www.saga.co.uk/homeandlifestyle/people/real-lives/world-war-1-90th-anniversary-village-memorial-comes-to-l.asp
Lest we forget.
Andy - 7 November 2008 10:228768Andrew you can make those links LIVE by using the URL box down there with the Smilies.
I'll do it for you now in a min..but just click on the URL box and type between the two sections on any future things if you want them LIVE.
email: dover7@msn.com - 7 November 2008 10:248769I think anyone who lost family members or relatives in any of the many conflicts that this country has or is involved in never forgets.I am pleased that my youngest who is 8 yrs young and is learning about both wars is forever asking me questions about what her grandfathers did during the war.
The downside is that she asked me what it was like in the trenches....I know I'm cracking on but....
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 7 November 2008 10:478770Thanks Paul - I'll remember that!
- 7 November 2008 12:358782Some lovely stories there.
We will be off to West Norwood cemetery with our poppy crosses to visit the graves where Arthur Beresford Pite is buried. We also have a friend over from the States to show around there. As some of you know I'm raising funds to get Pite's grave restored (but that's a very long winded and red tape laden process!) Inside the building designed by Pite that I worked in for many years there was a Memorial board in the entrance lobby which I thought was great, it always made me think and remember as I'm sure it did with other people.
Above: Arthurs calendar.
Below: Entrance Hall with Memorial board.
- 8 November 2008 13:478838I look forward to seeing you all at the Memorial tomorrow - it should be a special event as we are having visitors from France I understand.
D - 8 November 2008 15:168841Im sure it will be a good turn out however I shall be at the annual service held here in River .Parish councillors and District Councillors for River attend .Its always well attended.
- 10 November 2008 09:398908I thought it was wonderful to see Calais laying a wreath - that was the first time wasn't it ?
An excellant service all round and well supported by the weather.
Roger
