Never forget . . .

  

Would I be brave . . . like the English are

If skies were split with fire and flame,

And the screaming bombs were burstign near

And the dread invasion came.

Would I be brave . . . and laugh like they

If lightning war would come my way?  

 

Would I be brave . . . when the sirens go,

And run to a shelter cold and deep,

Would I comfort old folk . . .  make them tea,

And keep my smile when I lose my sleep.

Could I stumble and fall and rise again,

And still keep faith with my fellow men.   

 

Would I be brave . . .  God grant it so

That wi would not shame the blood I bear,

If ever we hear the sirens go,

And watch Death ride in the flaming air,

Holding my courage high as a star,

Let me be brave . . . like the English are.

~Edna Jaques 

   

This week marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day. 

"Ok, Let's go!" - the immortal words of General Dwight D. Eisenhower were spoken at Southwick House, setting in motion the greatest combined operation of all time. The Normandy landings - now known as D-Day - were the largest seaborne invasion in history. They saw the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, beginning on June 6, 1944, and began the liberation of Nazi-occupied France, laying the foundation of Allied victory on the Western Front and the defeat of Hitler. 

This year, the 75th anniversary of the operation, often referred to as D-Day, paid tribute to all those who fought and the sacrifices of the armed forces.  

 

The day was marked with celebrations and commemorations in France, Great Britain, Canada, the United States . . .  

It was a celebration fit for heroes. The Prince of Wales poignantly said Thursday was "probably the last chance to pay everlasting respect" to the "remarkable" D-Day veterans who were commemorating the 75th anniversary of the landings in northern France.

The Veterens came in their hundreds, by boat and even by parachute. They came to pay their respects to their fallen brothers. Prince Charles, our future King, took part in a number of events around Normandy to mark the anniversary, and said:  

"I remember the last time we were there, I will never forget the determination that they still exude by being there. Being at the cemeteries and being at the commemorations. 

 They always remember their comrades and their friends and the people they had to leave behind. This country lost countless special people and we owe it to them and their families to go on commemorating this." 
 

 

Who knows what kind of world we would live in today, had it not been for the sacrifice and determination of the Allied forces.  I am ever grateful.  My husband was only a year old when WW2 began. He spent the first  years of his life listening to bombs fall on London, hiding in air raid shelters, living in fear. He was 8 before he saw his father again.  His father was one of the soldiers stranded on the beaches at Dunkirk, and fortunately was one of those who were rescued. Many lost their lives, not only there, but in many, many other places. Brave soldiers, fathers and sons  . . .  women and children . . .

We must never forget the price which was paid

for the freedoms we enjoy today.

History forgotten is

often repeated. 

Never forget  . . .  never again.

 

Thank you. 

  

Its raining, raining, raining this morning.  It started yesterday . . .  and they are expecting it to last for days and days and days  . . .  

 

We might see some sunshine by Friday next.  ☺ 

Here's hoping! This be canoodling weather!  Brrr . . .  dig out your wellies because you're going to need them! 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *With so many things coming back in style,

I can't wait until morals, respect and

intelligence become a trend again.

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PS - My son is home from hospital and resting. He was able to take a short walk about the neighborhood.  Keep those prayers coming. Much, MUCH appreciated! 

 

Baking in The English Kitchen today  . . .  Irish Tea Brack.  So tasty! 

Have a wonderful Saturday, rain or shine! I'll be putting the finishing touches on my Relief Society lesson for tomorrow.  Don't forget . . . 

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And I do too!