maybe it's a big thing
maybe it's not
but today was rememberence sunday
a day when in the UK we remember everyone who fought in the wars
not just the world wars, but every conflict since as well
usually this doesn't mean much to me
but today there was something that happened that brought it home a little
one of the locals who comes in most sunday lunch times for a few pints was in today
he used to be in the army and he had his colours on in his tie and beret
he wore his medals
and his poppy
he's 27
what really struck me
and a lot of people in the pub this evening though was something that i'd never expected
when i arrived back at work this evening there were 2 pints sat on the bar, next to one of the pumps
i was asked if i could make sure that they stayed there
on the bar
all night
this local had lost two of his friends in combat
he bought a round for them
this confused some of the younger members of staff
i had to explain that it was his wish and not a waste of beer
it was his wish to pay them respect in this way
a couple of the locals got confused by these two pints on the bar
until they had it explained to them
then they realised the significance
the landlady was caught up in the emotion of it when i told her why they were there
it brought tears to her eyes
it struck a chord with me too
I know it's late now
but i hope everyone reading this
regardless of nationality
regardless of the time
i hope everyone takes a moment
and remembers
"Lest We Forget"
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I'm glad you wrote this post...it IS important that we all remember. You may not support war...but you need to support your countrymen that are there so far away and...putting their lives on the line.
I've just finsihed 35 of my planned 400 christmas cards to my soldiers overseas.
We always have a moment of silence at 11am...to remember what they gave for us.
I hate this war.
They say freedom isn't free...
The price of it was evident last night at your bar.
Wow that gesture got me choked up too.
It's Veteran's Day here today and I hope that everyone takes a second to remember all the military who have fought in the past and are fighting in the present.
Very touching story, Pete, I'm glad that I read it.
No matter what you think of the war, the soldiers who serve, fight and sometimes die deserve to be remembered and respected. If you think the current war is an utter load of bollocks, you are accused of not supporting the troops.
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for helping us all remember.
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