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Polish War Graves taken from the Monastery at Montecassino
Montecassino War Graves
War Graves with Montecassino Monastery on the hill
My wife and I went to Rome and Sorrento in 2001 & 2003 and on the way from Rome we stopped at Montecassino.
We visited the War Graves Commission cemetary at Montecassino, just row upon row of pristine white markers with the names, ages and regiment (if known) of the fallen. Young men aged from 16yrs old......they gave their lives for the monastery.
People were just walking around, tears in their eyes and lumps in their throats, not a word was spoken as we passed each other just a nod.
When we got back on the coach no one said a word for what seemed like hours and the rest of the trip to Sorrento was in a very sombre mood.
Montecassino War Graves
War Graves with Montecassino Monastery on the hill
My wife and I went to Rome and Sorrento in 2001 & 2003 and on the way from Rome we stopped at Montecassino.
We visited the War Graves Commission cemetary at Montecassino, just row upon row of pristine white markers with the names, ages and regiment (if known) of the fallen. Young men aged from 16yrs old......they gave their lives for the monastery.
People were just walking around, tears in their eyes and lumps in their throats, not a word was spoken as we passed each other just a nod.
When we got back on the coach no one said a word for what seemed like hours and the rest of the trip to Sorrento was in a very sombre mood.
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I made a visit to the Somme battlefields last year where my grandfather was wounded twice. It was a very moving experience.
The Christmas Truce
German Jews fought alongside their countrymen in the conflict, how different in WWII. All sides suffered the anguish of the loss of loved ones, we all weep together.
The Christmas Truce
German Jews fought alongside their countrymen in the conflict, how different in WWII. All sides suffered the anguish of the loss of loved ones, we all weep together.
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These photos were taken in 2009 on a school trip to the battlefields of WW1. Very moving experience, the sheer scale of some of the cemeteries really bought it home. All of these photos were taken on a 3.2mp compact so they're a little sketchy.
This was a german cemetery, contrasted completely to ours. Very dark and eerie.
I did attend the 11 o'clock silence today with the 50d but it just seemed inappropriate to even get it out of the bag.
This was a german cemetery, contrasted completely to ours. Very dark and eerie.
I did attend the 11 o'clock silence today with the 50d but it just seemed inappropriate to even get it out of the bag.
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Here are a couple I took today while out in the city centre:
remember by rednorters, on Flickr
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Excellent thread.
Thanks for looking.
remember by rednorters, on Flickr
remember by rednorters, on Flickr
Excellent thread.
Thanks for looking.
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I rarely post these days but am coming out of lurkdom for a great cause!
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A couple from me of the War Memorial in Christchurch Park, Ipswich...
In Remembrance by JonTaylor71, on Flickr
Our Glorious Dead by JonTaylor71, on Flickr
In Remembrance by JonTaylor71, on Flickr
Our Glorious Dead by JonTaylor71, on Flickr
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A couple from Manchester Remembrance day in 2009
seeing Polish war veteran makes me so proud! thank you for sharing!
I think this is the resting place of the highest ranking British soldier killed in Afghanistan. Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey, yesterday. So recently buried they haven't fitted his headstone. Very sad and puts everything at the cemetery into perspective. They all had families who loved them. Some detail about him in the link below. Such a waste of life.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/D...geantMarkTerenceBurganKilledInAfghanistan.htm
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/D...geantMarkTerenceBurganKilledInAfghanistan.htm
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Ceebs said:
Just as a note of accuracy Ceebs, that dubious accolade rests with Lt Col Rupert Thorneloe, Welsh Guards, their CO, who was killed on 1st July 2009 and the most senior officer to die on operations since Lt Col H Jones VC, Para, in 1982.
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A couple from me.
Cimetiere National Du Bois in France. 10,000 graves in one small, immaculate kept cemetary from both WW's.
Cimetière-National-du-Bois- by andysnapper1, on Flickr
And the Commando Memorial overlooking Ben Nevis
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Cimetiere National Du Bois in France. 10,000 graves in one small, immaculate kept cemetary from both WW's.
Cimetière-National-du-Bois- by andysnapper1, on Flickr
And the Commando Memorial overlooking Ben Nevis
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Wow this thread has turned out to be a brilliant moving tribute. Here is another from me inspired by GeordieLass
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Inspired by some superb shots in the forum, here is my effort taken earlier today.
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Just like to add this
A veteran or serving forces personnel, is someone who once wrote a cheque made payable to Great Britain for an amount of Up to and including my Life too many where cashed, wear a poppy with pride.
A veteran or serving forces personnel, is someone who once wrote a cheque made payable to Great Britain for an amount of Up to and including my Life too many where cashed, wear a poppy with pride.
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Had no internet for 7 days!:bang:
here's one of mine from last Sunday,I attend every year and have never seen such a big turn out!
Fantastic
here's one of mine from last Sunday,I attend every year and have never seen such a big turn out!
Fantastic
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^^^ Super image and a lovely effect with the petals in the sky
Thanks!
The Fire Brigade go up the tower and throw off the petals during the 2 minutes silence!
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A little bit late to this one but just got round to taking a few images, work just gets in the way of things you enjoy such as photography.
In Remembrance by Paul Holtom ~ Photography, on Flickr
Lest We Forget by Paul Holtom ~ Photography, on Flickr
In Remembrance by Paul Holtom ~ Photography, on Flickr
Lest We Forget by Paul Holtom ~ Photography, on Flickr
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