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| Author: | CyberShadow [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
It is that time of year again... when newer members start to wonder if I have gone soft and what all of these flowers are for. So, in grand tradition, I will repost my - by now, regular - explanation.... These boards are relatively neutral on any and all topics. For a hobby which makes a game of war, we are careful not to point fingers, assign blame, and are generally careful to respect all sides in conflict and history. The boards stay away from religious views and festivals, and we are not here to judge or accuse. As part of this there is one exception, and that is Remembrance Sunday (linked with Armistice Day, Veterans Day and known by various titles worldwide). While I acknowledge that some countries have an alternative day for this, being English and this being largely the most common date (from my UK-centric perspective) we use this as our date. At this time of year, the boards are redecorated to commemorate the day signifying the anniversary of the end of the First World War, which is now taken as in international day of memory and thanks for all those who have fought in all wars. I choose to mark this event on this site. This is the only official event that this site marks. I don't want to get into political debates, and I don't want to open the doors to many other, equally deserving, events. I chose to mark this event in respect of all people, from all nationalities and backgrounds, who have fought, and in many cases sacrificed, for the principles that they believe in, and the world that we live in, no matter what side they were on. I don't decorate this site for any other events - we don't put Christmas decorations up, and we don't pretend to be Hello Kitty for April Fools. I strongly believe that, as members of a hobby closely related to these events, we have a responsibility not to take this for granted, and to remember. In addition this year, feel free to make any personal dedications or remberances. I also believe that this is a critical period in history, when the veterans of the 'great wars' are becoming fewer and fewer, and the subsequent generations who did not live through these times have a responsibility to remember, and not take our world for granted, or take for granted the relative peace that we have which enables us the luxury to remain safe in our homes and play games simulating wars we hope that we will never know. Thank you. Iain |
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| Author: | kyussinchains [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Aye, we shall remember them always! |
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| Author: | wellspring [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Well said! A time to remember the sacrifices that have been made, and are still being made, by soldiers everywhere. |
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| Author: | Blip [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Very well said. |
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| Author: | zombocom [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
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. |
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| Author: | angelbarracks [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
A proper genuine +1 |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Let's hope no one ever forgets ... |
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| Author: | uberChris [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo; No more on Life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents to spread, And glory guards, with solemn round The bivouac of the dead. |
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| Author: | Dwarf Supreme [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Powerful words. Freedom is not free. I heartfelt "Thank You" to all veterans. |
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| Author: | Evil and Chaos [ Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots Of disappointed shells that dropped behind. GAS! Gas! Quick, boys!-- An ecstasy of fumbling, Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time; But someone still was yelling out and stumbling And floundering like a man in fire or lime.-- Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light As under a green sea, I saw him drowning. In all my dreams, before my helpless sight, He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning. If in some smothering dreams you too could pace Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writhing in his face, His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin; If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,-- My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori. |
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| Author: | CAL001 [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
zombocom wrote: 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. Lest we forget |
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| Author: | Onyx [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
Lest we forget. |
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| Author: | Dogtrooper [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Never Forgotten... (TacCmd flowers) |
We will remember them. Thank you. |
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