Tag Archives: Remembrance

Today is Remembrance Sunday

Widows A life shared for three score years, Now a home only for one, Hours in front of an old TV, Oh why does nobody come? A life shared for two score years, Grown children on the make, Visits from … Continue reading

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FOWC with Fandango — Advanced

Today we mark the loss of millions advanced to the Afterlife before their time through war. https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/79388113/posts/2062733170

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11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th month

Big Ben is being repaired, but they played a recording of the bongs at 11am this morning. Hubby and I were in the car, but in previous years we have been in supermarkets, shopping malls, even just walking down the … Continue reading

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Passing on the Light

A symbol of faith, such a simple thing, Our way of respect and remembering Loved ones passed, the dearest of kin, Opening our hearts to let peace in. A candle stands alone so bright, A guiding beacon in the night, … Continue reading

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Remembrance, for those left behind

Today at 11am, many will stop what they are doing, disregard their phones and respect a Two Minute Silence in Remembrance. As a child, I remember this at school, but it is only in recent years that I’ve noticed supermarkets, … Continue reading

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Remembrance

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Extract from The Fallen, … Continue reading

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