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11am - 11/11 - Armistice Day in the Commonwealth.
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I was here this morning at 11 am - Old St Swithuns Churchyard, Old Weston, Cambs - to remember the the crew of a RCAF Hampden light bomber crashed on a training exercise on 23/3/42. Many thousands of fellow Canadians are buried all over the UK - as members of the Commonwealth they can lie near where they came back.
This photo was taken earlier that day in 1942 - Sgt Don Lindsey, W/Op A/G is on the right, the other crew member is one of the above.
Here are three of the four - taken by the other crew member -
and this is Don's niece - I got her over here for a memorial ceremony a few years back...
...and this is me this morning...................................
This photo was taken earlier that day in 1942 - Sgt Don Lindsey, W/Op A/G is on the right, the other crew member is one of the above.
Here are three of the four - taken by the other crew member -
and this is Don's niece - I got her over here for a memorial ceremony a few years back...
...and this is me this morning...................................
The symbolism of the red poppies has always been little different for me, and only grew more powerful once I learned of the meaning they have for the soldiers of the Commonwealth.
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The Red Poppies on Monte Cassino - Wikipedia
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A hearty SALUTE to all of whom fought in the armed services of all countries.
From America to you all.
From America to you all.
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