Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Sunday, 10 November 2013

He cannot march........




    The Forgotten Army     
The Retreat from Rangoon
The Last to Leave


 
Dad in tropical gear circa 1940




Don't worry Dad!  I'm not a child anymore.
I understand....and I feel your pride.

You cannot march to the military beat with these medals heavy against your chest. 
You cannot pay your respect to your comrades, the fallen or offer that silent homage.

Don't worry Dad! I'm not a child anymore 
I understand .... and I feel your pride

I will shout out and say...
this is what my Dad did, he and the brave gave us our today and our tomorrows.


Don't worry Dad! 

I shall not forget!


Warrant Officer  Sydney Ernest Smith served!

1st Battalion Royal Horse Artillery  1929 to 1949


Amanda 









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12 comments:

  1. gilly10 November 2013 at 10:07

    A beautiful & heartfelt post, thank you. Xx

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  2. Elisabeth10 November 2013 at 11:10

    Beautiful post Amanda x

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  3. Julie 10 November 2013 at 11:40

    Lovely post Amanda x

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  4. Ali10 November 2013 at 14:29

    Beautiful post, you must be very proud of your Dad.
    Ali x

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  5. linda10 November 2013 at 16:45

    A lovely tribute Amanda. :)

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  6. Anne10 November 2013 at 17:02

    I am in tears reading these wonderful remembrance day tributes.

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  7. Meredith10 November 2013 at 17:11

    Well said Amanda, my Dad served too, and you are right we should never forget.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Crafty in the Med10 November 2013 at 21:23

      Hi Mere,
      I remember you mentioned to me your father was in Burma too.....it is a time to be proud of and to remember our brave family members who risked their lives for us all and in some cases theirs was the ultimate sacrifice.

      Lest we forget

      A x

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  8. Jan10 November 2013 at 17:59

    A great tribute..... and a beautifully constructed post. Jx

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  9. Susan10 November 2013 at 18:58

    Amanda, this moved me to tears. I'm a Navy brat and know exactly what our service men give up today, so we can have tomorrow. Lovely post, my friend, XOXO

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  10. Lena10 November 2013 at 23:28

    What a beautiful tribute, Amanda!

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  11. kathy b11 November 2013 at 22:01

    Lovely way to remind and recall the meaning of today

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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