[Sussex] Remembrance Day Ypres and Muster Green

BensGrandad said:

I would think so but they have asked me about when was there a war but they are only between 5 and 7 years old. I am told, but again I do not know for sure, that their history starts in 1950. We went to a Christmas service there last year and it didnt mention the nativity at all as all the deputy head kept on about was feeding 3rd world countries and how unfair it was for us to have so much and them struggle. Generally in all ways as regards the 3Rs the school is brilliant but I would be concerned that the deputy head is a throw back from the student anti establishment times

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tinycowboy said:

Local(ish) church for me. Unfortunately there is now a tradition of one of my sons (I have two who play the trumpet/cornet) playing the Last Post at the war memorial, which is terrifying for a 10 year old (and his parents) with cold fingers and 100 people watching. Still, it's character building and the representatives from the armed forces (and the local people) are very kind!

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tinycowboy said:

Local(ish) church for me. Unfortunately there is now a tradition of one of my sons (I have two who play the trumpet/cornet) playing the Last Post at the war memorial, which is terrifying for a 10 year old (and his parents) with cold fingers and 100 people watching. Still, it's character building and the representatives from the armed forces (and the local people) are very kind!

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portlock seagull said:

Capt Phil Guy, Royal Marines RIP old pal

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1426582/Helicopter-Marines-widow-has-a-baby-girl.html

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jakarta said:

I will be at St.Marys Storrington and it is always packed for the Remembrance Service.

Always seemed to be old men in their blazers and regimental ties but sadly there are also a few youngsters wearing medals at the Service these days.

My late father-in-law was Guards Armoured Division and went in on D-Day plus two - he did the Kohima Epitaph by the St Marys Memorial a few times.

Never really spoke about his war years although he went from Normandy to Berlin and stayed for a while as part of the Army of Occupation - the only thing he let loose about one evening was having his 21st with members of the Black Watch and the fact that it ended his whisky drinking days...

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Bansko Seagull said:

I visited my uncle's grave in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Kuala Lumpa in 2012. As soon as we arrived two gardeners appeared with the visitors book and the plan of the graves - all beautifully maintained. But it is a very moving experience and I admit I blubbed as I walked around all the graves - I thought I owed it to all the young men as they don't get many visitors. I'm not sure I could have done this on 11/11 and any whiff of the Last Post would have finished me off. I shall parade this Sunday at my local Church with the Scouts and Guides.

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Theatre of Trees said:

More bollocks. You really don't have a clue about this. I would also suggest you stop listening to others talking bollocks as well.

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alfredmizen said:

Youre a bully , he is recounting first hand experiences , not your agenda.

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alfredmizen said:

6 Guards Armoured , hats off to him.

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Theatre of Trees said:

Not talking about my agenda at all but professional experience.

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jakarta said:

Strictly speaking he was a Signaller attached to the Guards Armoured, spent his time listening to German communications but was often close enough to be sniped at, he didn't shoot at anyone himself which I wouldn't have enjoyed personally.

At least my Grandad (being a Gunner) had a 25 Pounder to make someone's day a bit worse...

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Stat Brother said:

Some timely reading

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Blunden

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sjamesb3466 said:

So the school aren't denying WW2 but just teaching 5 year olds modern history therefore your previous post is rather deceptive.

Personally I would rather a teacher that at Christmas (According to the religious types a season goodwill) taught children about charity and caring for others rather than a made up story of a virgin birth created to seduce primitive minds.

On a happier note am watching 'Journey's End', very good piece of film making and a good insight into the bravery of those heros.

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alfredmizen said:

So your professional experience tells you this

"We went to a Christmas service there last year and it didnt mention the nativity at all as all the deputy head kept on about was feeding 3rd world countries and how unfair it was for us to have so much and them struggle."

is bollocks does it ?

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