Pete B Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 An event which changed the course of history and which had an effect on all of us here, whether we were about at the time or not, so I don't think we should let it pass without comment. Some very powerful memories broadcast on the BBC programme today. Regardless of how the world has developed since, I believe we owe a debt of gratitude to all those involved - they gave us the chance to make our own lives, futures or mistakes as the case may be. Thank you..... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'd like to endorse what you've said Pete. The BBC coverage has been excellent and moving at times. One complaint. Why oh why does the Prince of Wales use these occasions to turn up in a uniform of a rank he's never attained, sporting a chest of medals he's never earned? He looks more comical than impressive. I don't know how he has the nerve to look these brave veterans in the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 As an ex RAF erk I'm watching with pride and damp eyes.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just a young pup myself 59, it chokes you up watching the ceremonies. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Anthony Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I always try to remain respectful of the fact that my generation is unlikely to ever be called upon to sacrifice our wonderfully comfortable lives for our country in the same way that these guys were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 all good lads/lasses..... ken Anderson...ne...1 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Dead and living heroes from Normandy, absolutely .. We should be grateful forever... Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Couldn't agree more, they will never ever be forgotton, time and centuries will roll by but the story of ww2 will always be told. I've no idea what the parents of out brave lads must have felt watching their boys going to war, and not seeing them again for years, or worse still never seeing them again. I can only relate to how i felt when my son went off to Afghanistan, and that was only for 6mth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The last time Britains armed forces invaded another country for a noble cause, instead of for oil and corporate interests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm woodcock 1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Had the radio on all day, it's not easy listening but then their's was not an easy task. The Last Post, Nimrod and all the anecdotes from those who participated have left me very moist eyed. We will remember them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 'For their tomorrow, we gave our today' Were it ever so. With gratitude and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 A tribute from todays show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Stand Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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