12-11-14, 10:09 PM
I can't go to any remembrance day parade. I was a soldier for 17 years , and saw too many of my colleagues, friends, and brothers killed in action. It's scarred me for life. Going to the parades just brings it all back. Got a funeral to go to on Friday for an old friend that ended his life through PTSD only last weekend. He'd been a civilian for 5 years!
I can't bear to think what the poor vets that were in the world wars saw, and carried with them in their heads. What's in mine is enough of a burden.
If you choose to go to the parade, that's up to you. If not, well that's for you to take up with your conscience.
As for poppies, wear them with pride, or don't wear them at all, your choice.
Even if you don't support armistice day with your presence, support it in your heart, and respect it for what it is. It's only a day out of your busy life, and thousands gave theirs so you could live it in peace!
I can't bear to think what the poor vets that were in the world wars saw, and carried with them in their heads. What's in mine is enough of a burden.
If you choose to go to the parade, that's up to you. If not, well that's for you to take up with your conscience.
As for poppies, wear them with pride, or don't wear them at all, your choice.
Even if you don't support armistice day with your presence, support it in your heart, and respect it for what it is. It's only a day out of your busy life, and thousands gave theirs so you could live it in peace!
Stop polishing it and ride the bloody thing!!
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