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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:14 pm 
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I thought that I would explain why we have these new images on the boards. Some people wonder if I have decided to ally myself with a doll manufacturer or girls toy enterprise... this is not the case... yet! ?:D

As we approach 11th November, we arrive at Remembrance Sunday. For those unaware, it signifies the anniversary of the end of the First World War, and is now taken as an international day of memory and thanks for all those who have fought in all wars. These images will remain for a few days only.

I choose to mark this event on this site. This is the only official event that this site marks. I dont want to get into political debates, and I dont 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, continue to fight, 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 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.

Thank you.
We will not forget.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:11 pm 
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Well done and very well put C/S ... THank you ...

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:23 pm 
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I could not have put this better and had been thinking along the same lines. Thank you and well said CyberShadow.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:26 pm 
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Hear hear.
Trouble is - I can't see them!

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:43 pm 
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Quote: (vanvlak @ 08 Nov. 2008, 15:26 )

Trouble is - I can't see them!

This year, the banners are at the bottom of each category on the main page, and at the bottom of the boards when you view a category.

For exmaple, here:

http://www.tacticalwargames.net/forums/ ... ct=SC;c=19

Under the General Web News forum link.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm 
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I just found out what this date means.
If you read the entry for Germany on the wikepedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day
you will found out that it is (relatively) unknown here.
9th of November however is a different thing:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schicksalstag

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:25 pm 
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Well said C/S

Lest we forget....

:agree:

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Thanks, CS. I think it's important to honor those who have fought, especially the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Well done CS.

I just got back from a Rememberance service & Marshalling a Parade as part of the Scout association. Its always been an important event to me & its nice to see it honoured here too.

We shall remember them.




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Thanks CS :)

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Of all nations and for all reasons. we shall remember them.

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