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.

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

For My Dad

November 11th 2020

WW I

WW II 


THEY SERVED!


 May we never forget the great sacrifice they made for us so we may enjoy the life we take for granted today!!      May we PLEASE learn from this!!

 Left:

Grandad: WWI. Cavalry. Injured in battle. Crippled for the rest of his life. 

 Right:

Dad: WWII Royal Horse Artillery. Warrant Officer. Retreat from Rangoon awarded Burma Star.  Served 21 years.

 

DAD's. medals
 

 


 LEST WE FORGET!!!

 

Amanda 


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  1. kjsutcliffe11 November 2020 at 13:41

    They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
    Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
    At the going down of the sun and in the morning
    We will remember them
    x

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    1. Crafty in the Med11 November 2020 at 13:44

      Indeed....we will remember them!! Beautiful but sad!! A x

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  2. linda11 November 2020 at 15:35

    A lovely tribute to your Dad and Grandad Amanda. I remember my Dad too on this day he never spoke of his experiences, the only thing that my Mother ever said was he went through hell. he has the Burma star too. I found his medals in a little box after my Mam died they were still in their paper package as if they had been pushed in there and forgotten about the ribbons hadn't even been attached it made me cry. xx

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2020 at 16:42

      Thanks Linda. Dad didn't telling me very much either. It was in his later years that he told me bits and pieces especially about the Retreat from Rangoon....and the time he was with the Gurkhas. It fired my imagination and i have been reading and investigating about The Forgotten Army for a while now. Do you know what regiment your father was in ? Dad kept his medals in an old dolls box and never touched them until a few days before remembrance day each year when he would get them out to clean them ready to wear on Remembrance Sunday. I think quite possibly that the medals would remind your father of all the horror of what he went through...and it was horrifying!! A x

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  3. kathyinozarks11 November 2020 at 16:08

    a lovely tribute-hugs here in the states we are honoring today our veterans-those that served but are still living our Memorial Day is in May for the fallen

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    1. Crafty in the Med11 November 2020 at 16:42

      Thanks Kathy. Remembrance Day in the UK and Commonwealth commemorates the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars fallen and all who served and managed to return home. A x

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  4. Joy11 November 2020 at 16:23

    We will remember them.
    xx

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  5. Betsy11 November 2020 at 16:42

    Yes, honor today for all who have served. Thank you to your Grandfather and Dad.
    My Father, Brother, Brother-in-law and Husband have all served in the military in the Navy, Army and Air Force. We are a family who loves our country and the men who have served to ensure our freedoms.
    BLessings,
    Betsy

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    1. Crafty in the Med11 November 2020 at 16:47

      Thank you Betsy! I sometimes think...how brave they were!! A x

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  6. Crafty in the Med11 November 2020 at 16:44

    May that be so Joy ! A x

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  7. Linda P11 November 2020 at 16:53

    A poignant tribute to your Dad and Grandad Amanda.

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  8. Ellie Foster11 November 2020 at 18:07

    I agree with the comments above - a lovely tribute. As generations age, it is more important than ever to show that sacrifices are not forgotten and that we are thankful for what so many people did for us to give us our freedom.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  9. happy hooker11 November 2020 at 18:25

    When I think about what previous generations had to endure, I am humbled and so grateful for their bravery, dedication and fortitude. We should never forget them. xx

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2020 at 13:41

      Definitely not....their sacrifice was too great!! A x

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  10. Salty Pumpkin Studio11 November 2020 at 23:24

    Always Remember in our hearts and prayers

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  11. kathy b12 November 2020 at 03:45

    What a beautiful tribute!!! Thank you for his service

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  12. Teresa Kasner12 November 2020 at 05:21

    Thank you for sharing your soldier's stories and the medals are so amazing. I posted my husband's and father's war experiences on my blog today, too. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2020 at 16:34

      Thank you Teresa. I have seen your latest post. Very interesting and emotive! Thanks for sharing that with us!! Take care A x

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  13. mamasmercantile12 November 2020 at 13:59

    A wonderful tribute. Both my husband and I served in the Army so it is always a very special time for us to remember fallen comrades.

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2020 at 16:33

      Thanks for stopping by and also my thanks to you and your husband too! A x

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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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