My father fought in the second World war and in my family we always observe the silence, yet these days it seems that noone bothers. Even in the schools they no longer stop lessons to take the two minutes out to remember. This infuriates and upsets me. At work it is hardly ever mentioned. I am so glad that this year the 11th falls on a Sunday, so I will be able to observe my silence along with those who attend the service at Whitehall. Am I alone, old fashioned and grumpy?? Is there anyone out there who believes that we SHOULD 'remember them', as the poem says???? It can't be my age, as even my 15 year old finds it unacceptable. What does everyone think?
2007-10-29
14:35:29
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