Armistice Day

Discussion in 'All Anniversaries' started by Wise1, Nov 11, 2004.

  1. Wise1

    Wise1 There We Are Then

    Today as I am sure you will all know is Armistice Day, its an important day for reflection on the wars and the lives lost or affected by loss, the achievements and for the world we live in today.

    I have asked that we have a 2 minute silence today at 11am in my office of 135 people and have e-mailed them information on what armistice day is all about.

    I ask that you do the same if your able to raise awareness.

    The forums will close at 11am as well for 2 minutes.

    Regards
     
  2. sapper

    sapper WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    I hope that this does not upset anyone? For it would seem that I am all that is left of my old company.

    Quietly! Quietly! Whisper my Name.

    So many long years ago I died, under Norman apple trees.
    But now my Spirit wanders, as a warm and gentle breeze.
    Hush! Quietly, Whisper my name, in that long forgotten place.
    Then feel the warmth of my Spirit, caress lightly on your face.

    For now, I am the jewelled Summer Lark, that soars on high.
    Bright in heavens concert hall, my song will fill the sky.
    I am the tumbling cloud’s that rise, to touch the face of Joy.
    No longer held by earthly bonds, a once young and vital boy.

    In an instant life was swept away, in a brutal savage war.
    Look not for me in Normandy, for I am there no more.
    I am the peace in woodland glades, in veiled cascades of green.
    Feel me close, in your times of joy, sensed, but never seen.

    Whisper my name, and hear my voice, in cascading woodland spring,
    Or England's flowered primrose banks, wherein the bluebells ring.
    Don’t mourn for me, quietly call my name, I'll visit in your dreams.
    And, fill your mind with the beauty, of heavens joyous scenes.

    Hush! Hush! Just whisper, quietly, call my name.
    Whisper quietly.

    Brian Guy.
     
  3. Wise1

    Wise1 There We Are Then

    Thank You for observing the silence.
     
  4. Dee

    Dee Member

    My employer also observed the 2 minutes silence for Armistice, it is just a shame that one girl in my office was on the phone and decided to try an ask other people in our office questions, even after the alarm had sounded to designate the start of it.
     
  5. Gnomey

    Gnomey World Travelling Doctor

    The 2 minute silence was observed in my office as well although some people did have a phone call that went in the silence :(
     
  6. Wise1

    Wise1 There We Are Then

    A team leader in my department decided to go and ask a team member a questions right a tthe start, I was furious after e-mailing everyone and explaining how important it was and its 1 of my own staff that let me down.

    He wont do it again, that I can assure!
     
  7. Paul Reed

    Paul Reed Ubique

    Nice touch, Lee. I was in Ypres on the 11th and many veterans of WW2 about; thousands attending the ceremonies at the Menin Gate this week.
     
  8. Kiwiwriter

    Kiwiwriter Very Senior Member

    I remembered the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month by rereading the chapter of the Imperial War Museum's Book of 1918 on Armistice Day...around 11 a.m.
     
  9. Uncle Target

    Uncle Target Mist over Dartmoor

    Remembering all those who died in the war, including those serving with the 67th Field Regiment RA (TA) also known as the Worcestershire Gunners.
    Attached is a list from the CWGC.
    May they never be forgotten.
     

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