dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Remembering all my old shipmates that have crossed the bar. May the Mollymawk guide your spirits across the waves for ever more. We will never forget you, Rest in peace old friends, may Posiedon look over you always. In Memorium. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Nice one Al'. Very poignant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 We don't chose our calling, it choses us. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Quickmarch 488 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Fair winds and following seas. Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crost the bar. Alfred, Lord Tennyson 1809–1892 4 Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Here in France both May 8th (VE day) and the 11th of November are public holidays, and quite right too, At every village in the whole of France there are small services at the war memorilas where the mayor reads out a message from the President , thanking the commonwealth for saving them from the Nazi tyrany, and warning the children to learn from the sacrifices of their forefathers, etc it is all quite moving, except somehow the scene loses its solemness when "the marseillaise" is played out to the assembly over a ghetto blaster., which makes me smile a bit. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 The memorial service always brings a tear to my eyes. It is right and fitting that we do remember them, and should do so as long as we are a nation. Britain has a long history of being warior nation. An odd mixture of peaceful democracy, and, when threatened or in the face of evil, an iron fist. We will not forget their sacrifice. "With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres. There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. 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. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain." Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943) 5 Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Good posting JG, we observed the rememberance in the fly in, the silence was deafening and you can appreciate how special that is. The forum banner will stay in place until the morning, GMT. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 My thoughts and prayers go out to my UK brethren on there days of remembrance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 The last 2 verses are as relevant now as ever and the refrain I find particularly moving. Cheers - Dai. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks Dai... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's a beautiful song, I've heard several versions and the words always get me. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 This one is a real choker as well. Listen to the lyrics. Show of Hands are simply awesome, Seen them live and they are great guys. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 This one is from their latest album, It really is something special. Link to post Share on other sites
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needles 1,013 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks Dai, I don't mind admitting to shedding a tear whilst listening to this song. I think the version you played is far better than the official release by Josh Stone. I love this song as it has special meanings for me. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Josh Stone has ruined what was a beautiful song, here is Eric Bogle's personal response to The British Legion using his song "No Man's Land" for their 2014 Poppy Appeal CD ..."Was my permission sought when they decided to record this song? - No! !!Did I know what they proposed to do with the song when they decided to record it? - No! !!Do I approve of what they have done to the song ? (missing verses, rock'n'roll arrangement, etc) !No, believe it or not I wrote the song intending for the four verses of the original song to gradually build up to what I hoped would be a climactic and strong anti-war statement. Missing out two and a half verses from the original four verses very much negates that intention." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's a shame it's The Royal British Legion that this song is now linked, otherwise I would suggest hauling those responsible through the courts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I agree. What they have produced, however well intended, is a right mess. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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