Lest we forget
 

A day of gratitude and remembrance dawns upon us soon
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month
The guns fell silent in Northern France, signifying the end of an almighty struggle in which the cream of the Worlds youth were slaughtered
Taken from us, but not forgotten
In the 88 years that have since passed, we have found ourselves in conflict again and again in defence of what we hold to be of value and the truth
At the time of writing, courageous young men and women of our democratic nations are actively involved throughout the world in the fight against terror
We sleep soundly in our beds because of their efforts; Which may cost them dearly
Can we show our Gratitude?
I propose that No one post on these forums at the 11th hour,11th day, 11th month.
Thank You

Lets not forget what happend on November 8th. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Hump

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Sorry, I didn,t realise but Americans have your very own "Veterans Day".
11TH November is our "Remembrance Day" when we honour our fallen.
We chose that day and time as it,s when the armistice came into effect to end The Great War.
I salute your fallen heroes too
Kev

Veteran's Day, conveniently one day after the Marine Corps Birthday, a day celebrated by all Marines, sometimes to excess. :D

If you have to question the "excess" of the Marine Corps birthday...you wouldn't understand...bd.

As a former marine, this site might interest you. http://www.royalmarinesregimental.co.uk/index.shtml :wink:

You didn't REALIZE??? :shock: Still thinking of us as the "Colonies" eh?

That's Okay, Wot... We honor YOUR fallen heroes, TOO! (And those of your red-headed Aussie stepchildren, too!) :D

Just messin' with ya! Don't want to start an argument on THIS kind of thread!

We should ALL be proud of ALL those who've died in service to Freedom!

I hate to admit it, but I don't know what day is celebrated in many OTHER countries who have fought beside US (that's you AND us) like some in Africa, for instance.

Question excesses? Where did you read that?

I read it that way, too. And I am NOT a Marine! As far as I'm concerned, they can have a long weekend to party! Here's TO ya, Bulldog! 8)

Well, speaking as a former Marine, I do not question our excesses. I think Veteran's Day is a well placed holiday. Semper Fi.