We declared war on Germany and entered the war to end all wars…..
Only 23 remain from those that fought, with 4 of them being at the special memorial service today at the Cenotaph, including the oldest, 108 year old Henry Allingham who served with the RNAS.
Lest we forget indeed…….
By: Arabella-Cox - 4th August 2004 at 12:34
Thank you, Firebird. I’m ashamed to admit that the significance of today’s date had completely passed me by. It will not do so again.
23 known surviving veterans. The things they must have seen throughout their lives, the experiences they went through… really does make you stop and think doesn’t it? God bless them.
By: Andy in Beds - 4th August 2004 at 12:04
If ever there was a key moment in World history this was it.
After Aug 1914 nothing but nothing would ever be the same.
As we sit here today we are still feeling the repercussions of that turning point in history.
Lest We Forget
Andy
By: Firebird - 4th August 2004 at 11:56
Ooops…..very rarely venture over to the dark side 😉
Thought it appropiate though to post here because of the RNAS link.
By: Stieglitz - 4th August 2004 at 11:31
Yes, it is 90 years ago that the big war started. A historical event which we need to remember.
See this tread started in the general discussion forum:
http://forum.airforces.info/showthread.php?t=29508
J.V.
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