Its that time of year the UK (and others) remember, the eleventh hour of the eleventh month on the eleventh day.
Putting this into context 16 Million people died, 37 Million people injured, both civilian and military
Not there yet the current population of London is 8.7 Million. 7 million people were left permanently disabled as a result of conflict.
100 years ago the guns fell silent, the Armistice was signed in Paris 11/11/1918, this was to be the end of the war to end all wars. Tragically we know that wasn’t the case and wars continue to rage around the world.
Looking at various reports in the media relating to the choice to wear the poppy, including what colour red white purple. I have seen some interesting arguments have been put, there have also been people you have chosen to hijack Remembrance Day.
Freedom doesn’t mean that you can abuse someone because the choose not to wear the poppy, some people pay their respects in other ways, some have contractual reasons but pay their respects. Others feel that the act of remembrance glorifies war, its the joy of freedom.
No matter what you choose, no matter what your view many people gave their lives to ensure you have the freedom of choice. I will be wearing my medals and my poppy on 11/11/2018 and showing my 9 year old the importance of what it means to remember.
For those who wish to hijack this time, look around you and realise.
We Will Remember Them
ONLY THE DEAD HAVE SEEN THE END OF WAR
We need to ensure we remember those whose gave their lives, support those who are brave enough to continue to lay down their lives and their minds for the stability and safety of the UK.
Lest We Forget.
All Around Ziggy 