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I like it, Alan! I am always humbled when I think of the men and women who have participated in wartime, in the quest for Peace. And happy birthday Jane!
Alan: It was good that many volunteered to fight for what they believed to be right - and still do, of course.
  • Lisl
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 6 Jun 2012, 09:06
I know what you mean, Alan, Every time I go into Bath I see something that has obviously been there for years that I have never spotted before. This is a reminder for us
Alan: Thanks, Lisl. I feel I know more about non-local towns than I do my own.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 6 Jun 2012, 09:22
Good for you Alan. The more I read about D Day the more amazing it seems: the logistics were simply unbelieveable
Alan: The sheer logistics is incredible to think of. Could we do again, I wonder, if needed?
It is always a pleasure when one discovers something unnoticed, it gives me great joy. Perhaps they could have worded this differently and called this the Liberation of Europe rather than Invasion of. I suppose it is because we all understand it but future generations might just read that we invaded Europe.
Alan: I've never thought of it in that way before. "Invasion" does seem an odd word in this context.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 6 Jun 2012, 10:56
That's an interesting find, Alan...your Mum might like to see it, too.
Alan: Thanks, Ray. She's probably seen it. Apparently she built every Spitfire single-handed, too smile
To those who lived through it i guess it does seem like yesterday! Happy Birthday to Jane
Alan: Yes, old soldiers seem to be able to recall the event vividly. Like all very happy or very traumatic events, I suppose.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 6 Jun 2012, 12:29
I know what you mean about those things you suddenly just "see." It reminds me to pay better attention!
Alan: You do well in that area already, Ginnie smile What you saw when we met made me realise just how little I noticed.
Funny what you say about your mum; my father lived at Barnes near The Thames, as a boy and he still recalls the boats going down the river for D-Day!
Alan: It obviously had a major effect on that generation. Thanks, Martin.
A very interesting find Alan and a fine posting as the anniversary comes round once again, these people should never be forgotten.
Alan: Thanks, Brian. Let's hope that future generations do remember the sacrifices made by these hereos.
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