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.
We have a war memorial at the end of our road and every Remembrance Sunday on the way back from church I would see the poppy wreaths that had been placed there earlier that day. Well as we have church in the afternoon this year, I said that we would take a walk down near 11 o'clock and see what they do. As Spence opened the front door he saw the scouts walking down our street in a parade to the memorial. It was lovely to follow them down and watch and partake in their service. I was so proud as our children stood with us and observed the 2 minute silence perfectly. At the end of the service we were able to go and take a closer look at the wreaths that had been laid and even find the name of a distant relative of Spencer's on the memorial. But it was bought home to me when an old lady (on the left in the picture) took the time to show the girls the wreath she had laid and pointed out her brother's name on the memorial. He had fought in the first world war. She said 'It was along time ago, but I still remember him'.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. ALWAYS.
What a great thing to go and do with your children. Such a fantastic way to teach them to always remember those that have gone before.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tiffany. I wish they had poppies over here.
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