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mopsey · 1 November 2010, 08:10 PM

We over the pond commemerate the fallen by observing 2 minutes silence on Armistace Day on 11th November and on Remberance Sunday.
The greater public show their support by wearing poppies on their lapel. These are provided by the Royal British Legion after a small donation. Many shops, pubs and clubs have these poppies on sale on their counter.
I was wondering what other countries do to commemerate those that gave their lives in war.

PSG1 Nut · 2 November 2010, 12:02 AM

We have veteran's day here in the US. Although no one really respects them anymore. *Not saying I do not just stating the fact about most people today*

Lisa · 2 November 2010, 03:53 AM

My dad wasn't killed in his service - he died this year at age 87. It wasn't until I had read his self-written obituary that I started to understand what he did for freedom. He didn't talk about it much.

A small excerpt from his obit:

During WWII, he joined the Army Air Force and ultimately was stationed at Rackheath, near Norwich, England, with the 8th Air Force. His crew flew bombing missions over France, Germany and Austria in a B-24 Liberator aircraft. Among his combat decorations were the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, European Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal and WWII Victory Medal. His 467th Bomb Group also received two combat leadership and bombing accuracy awards. He is a charter member of the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC.

buz-lh · 2 November 2010, 04:04 AM

I think with our vets more people are coming to appreciate them in the US. Lisa, your dad, my dad and all of that generation deserve and demand our respect through their actions when the world was at the precipice of disaster. Too bad there are so few of them left.

daveathall · 2 November 2010, 04:33 AM

For a warrior.

Lest we forget.

Lisa · 2 November 2010, 04:54 AM

Thank you, Dave.

My father's aircraft. I'd never seen pictures of it until you found these for me.

CoopJr · 2 November 2010, 05:01 AM

Wonderful post Lisa. My Uncle was a bombadier on a B-17.

HL65 · 2 November 2010, 10:41 AM

A special Hooo Ahhhh to all those who have served their country!! Next week -Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday!! Semper fi to all of my USMC brothers and sisters out there in TRF Land!!!!

toph · 2 November 2010, 10:54 AM

Australia have big commemorations on the 11th. there are LEST WE FORGET monuments in almost every town and several all over cities in parks and public places city squares etc ( and they dont get pissed on) . I went to a memorial last year in a smallish outback town called Griffith. They are very proud as we all should be.
Lest we forget

klcc88 · 2 November 2010, 10:57 AM

a day for all of us to reflect. always brought a tear to my eyes watching the various ceremonies on Nov 11th in Canada and even more so that my mother who past away 3 years from Christmas also has her birthday on November 11th. I keep a poppy in my car all year round and my kids wear one or two or three during this time!.

to all those who sacrifice their lives for us!...god bless

toph · 2 November 2010, 11:02 AM

Great story Lisa,thanks for sharing. in that case i will share a little of mine
My grandmother and grandfather on my father side were Jewish citizens of Vienna. (they met a year later in the UK) She left Vienna in 1939 because of the nazi persecuations, my grandmother aged 19., My grandfather approximately the same time ( spent 6 weeks in Dachau). He was slightly older but died in 1954 too. My Grandmother only ever spoke to her Cousin and Uncle ever again. Her Mother Father sister everyone else 'VANISHED'.
Anyway they met in Reading ( i think) in the early 40's. My Grandfather Frank Schonberger joined the Bristish Army in 1942 i believe and fought against the Nazi's.
He Had to change his name. One of the main reasons being that if the Germans ever captured him they wouLd know he was From Germany/Austria and...
So he picked out a name from the phonebook beginning with S and now my last name is Stewart.

HL65 · 2 November 2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My dad wasn't killed in his service - he died this year at age 87. It wasn't until I had read his self-written obituary that I started to understand what he did for freedom. He didn't talk about it much.

A small excerpt from his obit:

During WWII, he joined the Army Air Force and ultimately was stationed at Rackheath, near Norwich, England, with the 8th Air Force. His crew flew bombing missions over France, Germany and Austria in a B-24 Liberator aircraft. Among his combat decorations were the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, European Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal and WWII Victory Medal. His 467th Bomb Group also received two combat leadership and bombing accuracy awards. He is a charter member of the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC.

PS--Great tribute to a true hero Lisa!!!

Lisa · 2 November 2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Great story Lisa,thanks for sharing. in that case i will share a little of mine
My grandmother and grandfather on my father side were Jewish citizens of Vienna. (they met a year later in the UK) She left Vienna in 1939 because of the nazi persecuations, my grandmother aged 19., My grandfather approximately the same time ( spent 6 weeks in Dachau). He was slightly older but died in 1954 too. My Grandmother only ever spoke to her Cousin and Uncle ever again. Her Mother Father sister everyone else 'VANISHED'.
Anyway they met in Reading ( i think) in the early 40's. My Grandfather Frank Schonberger joined the Bristish Army in 1942 i believe and fought against the Nazi's.
He Had to change his name. One of the main reasons being that if the Germans ever captured him they wouLd know he was From Germany/Austria and...
So he picked out a name from the phonebook beginning with S and now my last name is Stewart.

Toph, that's an amazing story.

I will never forget. My dad is gone and so I can't get stories from him first hand anymore, but he has a big box of photos (who were those pretty girls in seamed stockings who wrote "think of me" on their photos?) and mementos and a collection of books about WWII, the 8th Air Force, and the base at Rackheath (which also has a nice website as it is now a historic landmark).

I will treasure these things, and hope that my kids will as well.

toph · 2 November 2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Toph, that's an amazing story.

I will never forget. My dad is gone and so I can't get stories from him first hand anymore, but he has a big box of photos (who were those pretty girls in seamed stockings who wrote "think of me" on their photos?) and mementos and a collection of books about WWII, the 8th Air Force, and the base at Rackheath (which also has a nice website as it is now a historic landmark).

I will treasure these things, and hope that my kids will as well.

Really what amazing memories and treasures to have

i am sure they will be cared for and thought about by all that posess them

mopsey · 2 November 2010, 11:55 PM

My late father-in-law was a regular in the British Army. He joined up in 1938. He fought all through North Africa, Italy and France without a scratch.
He was awarded the 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and the 39-45 War medal.
He left the army in 1946 and went on the reserve list. In 1950 he was called up to go to Korea, was captured and spent 3 years in POW camp.
How unlucky is that.

1 November 2010, 08:10 PM	#1
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Rememberance Day We over the pond commemerate the fallen by observing 2 minutes silence on Armistace Day on 11th November and on Remberance Sunday. The greater public show their support by wearing poppies on their lapel. These are provided by the Royal British Legion after a small donation. Many shops, pubs and clubs have these poppies on sale on their counter. I was wondering what other countries do to commemerate those that gave their lives in war. __________________ Lest we forget.

2 November 2010, 04:04 AM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I think with our vets more people are coming to appreciate them in the US. Lisa, your dad, my dad and all of that generation deserve and demand our respect through their actions when the world was at the precipice of disaster. Too bad there are so few of them left. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

2 November 2010, 04:33 AM	#5
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	For a warrior. Lest we forget. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

2 November 2010, 10:41 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,485	A special Hooo Ahhhh to all those who have served their country!! Next week -Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday!! Semper fi to all of my USMC brothers and sisters out there in TRF Land!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 November 2010, 10:54 AM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Australia have big commemorations on the 11th. there are LEST WE FORGET monuments in almost every town and several all over cities in parks and public places city squares etc ( and they dont get pissed on) . I went to a memorial last year in a smallish outback town called Griffith. They are very proud as we all should be. Lest we forget __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 November 2010, 12:02 AM	#2
PSG1 Nut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: United States Posts: 120	We have veteran's day here in the US. Although no one really respects them anymore. Not saying I do not just stating the fact about most people today

2 November 2010, 03:53 AM	#3
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	My dad wasn't killed in his service - he died this year at age 87. It wasn't until I had read his self-written obituary that I started to understand what he did for freedom. He didn't talk about it much. A small excerpt from his obit: During WWII, he joined the Army Air Force and ultimately was stationed at Rackheath, near Norwich, England, with the 8th Air Force. His crew flew bombing missions over France, Germany and Austria in a B-24 Liberator aircraft. Among his combat decorations were the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, European Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal and WWII Victory Medal. His 467th Bomb Group also received two combat leadership and bombing accuracy awards. He is a charter member of the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC.

2 November 2010, 04:54 AM	#6
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Thank you, Dave. My father's aircraft. I'd never seen pictures of it until you found these for me.

2 November 2010, 05:01 AM	#7
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Wonderful post Lisa. My Uncle was a bombadier on a B-17.

2 November 2010, 10:57 AM	#10
klcc88 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton Watch: Panerai PAM 268 Posts: 31	a day for all of us to reflect. always brought a tear to my eyes watching the various ceremonies on Nov 11th in Canada and even more so that my mother who past away 3 years from Christmas also has her birthday on November 11th. I keep a poppy in my car all year round and my kids wear one or two or three during this time!. to all those who sacrifice their lives for us!...god bless

2 November 2010, 11:02 AM	#11
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Great story Lisa,thanks for sharing. in that case i will share a little of mine My grandmother and grandfather on my father side were Jewish citizens of Vienna. (they met a year later in the UK) She left Vienna in 1939 because of the nazi persecuations, my grandmother aged 19., My grandfather approximately the same time ( spent 6 weeks in Dachau). He was slightly older but died in 1954 too. My Grandmother only ever spoke to her Cousin and Uncle ever again. Her Mother Father sister everyone else 'VANISHED'. Anyway they met in Reading ( i think) in the early 40's. My Grandfather Frank Schonberger joined the Bristish Army in 1942 i believe and fought against the Nazi's. He Had to change his name. One of the main reasons being that if the Germans ever captured him they wouLd know he was From Germany/Austria and... So he picked out a name from the phonebook beginning with S and now my last name is Stewart. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 November 2010, 11:55 PM	#15
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	My late father-in-law was a regular in the British Army. He joined up in 1938. He fought all through North Africa, Italy and France without a scratch. He was awarded the 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and the 39-45 War medal. He left the army in 1946 and went on the reserve list. In 1950 he was called up to go to Korea, was captured and spent 3 years in POW camp. How unlucky is that. __________________ Lest we forget.

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