Cenotaph Today

[mikey4444]

As usual, done with the greatest respect and dignity. I can't think of anywhere else in the world that does this sort of thing so well.

Well done to all involved.

[Davemano]

An excellent parade and one of which I took part in some years ago.

[jourdain2]

Yes, well done all.
I think that, as a country, we do Remembrance rather well. Our little church pulled all the stops out. Ex-servicemen laid the wreath; children took the collection; the singers(me included) gave of their best; we had Bible readings as well as the diaries of a WW1 nurse and poetry by Sassoon. Every respect possible was offered. We also celebrated the era of hope for the future that their sacrifice had made possible.

Comments afterwards were warm and from the heart.

[youngmafbog]

This is one of those events that the BBC is perfect for. No commercialisation, no axe to grind or money made. Mintains the dignity the event deserves.

[mikey4444]

YMB....gravitas is the word you may be searching for.

I wonder how many commercial breaks that any other broadcaster would need, if they were to televise this event ?

Can you imagine how awful it would be, if there were constant need for adverts, in between the "interesting bits" ?

Another very good reason to maintain the BBC.

[naomi24]

And let’s not forget that remembrance commemorations aren’t confined to the big event in London. They take place countrywide. Driving through a little village this morning I was met by a troop of Boy Scouts followed by a huge line of people, all led by a marching band, and all on their way to a remembrance service in a little country church. Who minds being forced to tuck into an awkward space by the side of the road and delayed for ten minutes on a day like today? Not me.

[zebo]

In our village Church the Guides took over the sermon slot and they told us about a local soldier in the Paras who died in Afghanistan, he'd only left school in 2009, for the young people that probably had more relevance than tales from WW1, it certainly made me sit up.

[hereIam]

Thanks mikey.

[emmie]

i have been at the Cenotaph several times, its a lot of standing, didn't mind at all when i was fairly fit and able, but my joints won't take it these days, more's the pity.

[Baldric]

Thanks 10CS, hopefully will be able to do it again next year.

[hereIam]

It's awful isn't it em, I can't stand for too long either these days !

[emmie]

hereiam

it is..