[Rob Barron]

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

Agree with you, Foxesbrew, but as I've said in another thread, I also extend my rememberance to all who were killed in the madness of war, regardless of nationallity.

The soldiers of other countries were in essence, no different to our own soldiers. I'll bet that they too were scared of what was happening, wrote their last letters to their loved ones, and were mourned just as much.

I take nothing away from the bravery and dedication of our armed forces, all of whom were heros in my eyes. It is just that now, after all this time, I feel that the ceremonies should become a celebration of peace with representation from all nations to remember the pointless loss of lives wherever they were lived.

In remembering their sacrifices, we should also remember that war is futile. I'm sad to say I don't know who said it, but it is summed up rather well in this:

"Vilolence is the last refuge of the incompetent".

I don't agree but I will leave it for a general chat thread as I do not want to reduce the significance of the posting by Fiona which is a poignant reminder of lost loved ones in tragic circumstances. Let's leave it there and save political debate for a different thread.