RIP Harry Patch. The Last Tommy.

[jonewer]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8168691.stm

Anyone who has walked among the grave stones in Flanders will know what a strange feeling it is to think that the very least of them was at least as much a man as me.

Lest we forget.

 

[ano]

Agreed. Glass duly raised to him and to those who weren't lucky enough to come home.

 

[commsbiff]

RIP Harry. I know what you mean, those French cemeteries are very humbling. It is a stark reminder of what has happened, what is happening and what is yet to come. For those who haven't been to these places, could I recommend a visit to Alrewas (Staffordshire) and the National Memorial Arboretum. I went recently on the anniversary of the death of my best friend. I challenge anyone to visit the Armed Forces Memorial there and not shed a tear. We will remember them.

 

[Vossy1]

Gone but not forgotten

 

[Wez]

Good post, I shall also raise a glass :)

 

[EskiBrew]

To Harry and all the other brave soldiers who have given their lives for us :