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Photo courtesy of Nicola Mead

“At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them”

It is, perhaps, too easy to forget about history.  To forget about sacrifice.  To forget about the men and women who laid down their lives to give us the present we have now.

It is also too easy to forget about the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in more recent times.  It is too easy to ignore the news, forget that somewhere a mother, a wife, a husband, a partner, a child or a friend is mourning the loss of a loved one.

For those who have not served in the forces, or lost a loved one, it is difficult to explain the pride and the respect that today, of all days, we, who have served, give to those who have not only died for us, but those that have survived with injuries and scars both physical and mental.

So, today, as you enjoy your Sunday, just think, think of how lucky you are, think of your family and your children and cherish the fact that they are with you.

For me, it is a personal day to remember friends who I have lost, not always in battle, not always when still serving but who served their country with pride and honour.

For Dilys, Maxine, Graeme, Mo and all the others…. at 11am I will be thinking of you.

Respect.