I went today and loved seeing the veterans, members of the armed services, cadets, and representatives of other relevant organisations. But there seemed to be a lot of civilians, not necessarily assisting the infirm and some wearing their grandfather's medals. This country has millions of servicemen's grandchildren - should they all get to march alongsie those who served? It diluted the parade of those to whom we owe thanks with regular folks basking in unearned adulation. Does anyone know who some of these people are? How did they get in the parade?
2006-11-12 00:55:48 · 3 answers · asked by Dunrobin 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I missed this mornings parade as we had visitors ( I did tape it, and will watch it this evening) Last year I was surprised to see that people who had been evacuated from London as children, were marching in a group of `evacuees`.
2006-11-12 02:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The civilians that you see are the families and friends of the deceased service men and women of our brave Armed Forces...
To get in a parade you would probably have to join an orginisation like the Cadets, the Old Soldiers Club, or get friendly with an ex War Hero and go as thier helper, I'm sure a lot of the disabled ex's could be doing with some assisstance... I really hope this is helpful.
2006-11-12 01:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by AK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain medals earned for highest valour are saluted by the forces so these people could be the children or grandchildren of these fine service personnel, also Widows and kids of the fallen in recent wars joined the parades around the country.
2006-11-12 01:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by camshy0078 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋