Lest We Forget - Blog Posts

Age shall not weary them

Nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun

And in the morning

We will remember them.

We will remember them.

The King and Queen, joined by Members of the Royal Family, attended today’s Service at Westminster Abbey to recognise the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and to commemorate the sacrifice of the Second World War generation.

https://royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-05-05/ve-day-80

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I didn't think I'd post anything today as it's not really relevant to this blog but after attending this year's Anzac day memorial service I'm compelled to remind those in other countries that Australia and new Zealand where absolutely essential during ww1 and ww2.

I've never been particularly patriotic (my family doesn't celebrate Australia day). However, my heart goes out to those who fought for the freedom, justice, and peace i enjoy in Australia. I feel so fortunate that I do not have to worry about my human rights or fear for my nephews who go to school.

I don't think ill ever be able to explain my gratitude to our veterans and the're familys, but I will say this: to those lost overseas, to those who risked the're life's, and to those who came home with scars both mental and physical. You will be remembered. The youth of today and future generations will not forget your name, your braveness, or your kindness. I only hope to live up to the standards set by my ancestors and put some good into the world.

Lest we forget❤️

🇺🇲 ⚓ Remembering the fire aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Forrestal (CVA-59) that occurred on July 29th, 1967 while operating in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. 134 Sailors were killed and another 161 were wounded. Lest we forget.

🇺🇲 Remembering the 243,000 U.S. Merchant Mariners (including my father) who served during the Second World War. Special remembrance to the 9,521 who were lost. Lest we forget ⚓⚘.

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.

We will remember them

Lest we forget

To this day, the only poem that I know by heart is In Flanders Field by John McCrae. I don’t remember how old I was when I learned it, but it’s managed to stay with me after all these years. Thank you for your sacrifice. You’ll never be forgotten

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

   That mark our place; and in the sky

   The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

   Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

       In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

   The torch; be yours to hold it high.

   If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

       In Flanders fields.

Lest we forget...

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