Last year the youngest member of my household had the opportunity to visit Ypres. The school party were given the chance to look for a relative known to be buried in the area and lay a Cross or Star of David on their grave or memorial. Having little knowledge regarding relatives that may have perished in the Great War, a decision was made to place the cross on the grave of someone near her age. She laid it on the grave of a 16 year old. Says it all really.
Have a peaceful Sunday xxx
How very thoughtful.....although its sad to remember the tragedy of the two WW its good that it is brought home to the young ones......and hopefully understood...... I think the governments worldwide should be made to understand this too. Never again!
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Amanda :-)
It does indeed say it all. Bless her.
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How sad, just 16 :(
ReplyDeleteSo sad, such young lives lost. I visited the WW2 graveyard at Bayeaux a few years back and it broke my heart to see these young men's resting place. May they rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI imagine you we're so proud of your sweet girl.
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16 is no age at all.
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That episode of Blackadder is one of the most poignant pieces of television ever made, and I always think of it/watch it at this time of year.
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