Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Remembrance Day 2014

My headsup to this day is not in support of veterans, so much as a salute to our ancestors, to MY ancestors.

I do not support war, I support peace.

I do not support soldiers, I support people.

I do not support bigger and better armaments, I support well-nourished bodies, and minds.

Lest we Forget.
This post is dedicated to:
Cecil Roy Selby (1898-1982)
Enlisted 1 November 1916 - tried earlier, but too short and too young
2nd Btn, 24th Reinforcements
Served for over 12 months on Western Front without being wounded in the body
One of the few Service Records I have read where the soldier was given 10 days "holiday"
Demobbed 29 November 1919
My maternal grandfather
In this 1935 photograph, Grandpop is second from right with his father and siblings.
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6 comments:

  1. Luis GomezNovember 11, 2014 2:49 am

    Beautiful post Julie.

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  2. EG CameraGirlNovember 11, 2014 3:01 am

    Very nice tribute to your grandfather, Julie.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2014 5:15 am

    A touching tribute and nice photos

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  4. William KendallNovember 11, 2014 9:41 am

    Quite a tribute. A beautiful display of poppies.

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  5. StuartNovember 11, 2014 9:55 pm

    I'm with you ! And that photo of your grandfather is wonderful.

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  6. JimNovember 12, 2014 3:42 pm

    Good memorial for the day.

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