Oh dear, I have missed the eleventh hour today. I usually walk up to our closest war memorial with a stone on which I have written something... "In Remembrance" or "Thank You" or "Lest We Forget"... but I did forget as your post has suddenly reminded me.
I always remember my dad today, and how horrible that war was for him and for all those who fight in wars. Taking the life of another is a heavy burden to carry for the rest of your life. RIP dad.
When I went to bed last night I knew that today was Veteran's Day, but this morning I didn't remember until I read your post. Thank you for the reminder.
🤔 For history's sake, it might interest you to know that the phrase "lest we forget" isn't always positive for everyone. My Grammy (the one I was nostalgic for here yesterday because of her amazing embroidery, quilting and crocheting skills), made me despise "lest we forget." She was a lifelong member of United Daughters of the Confederacy and forced all her grandchildren into Children of the Confederacy! Every meeting, every communication ended with a solemn salute "lest we forget, lest we forget." Which, of course, meant more than honoring the Confederate dead. It was to keep alive the cause that was not the "Lost Cause." It was co-opted to remind us that the South would rise again the next time the Federal government started a "War Between the States" and woe be to anyone who dare call it the Civil War!! 🤬🤬 Can you tell I am still disturbed and disgusted by people who want to keep alive the propaganda that got soldiers killed for the Confederacy in the first place?!! 🤨 Just adding it to Big Book of Misused and Abused Phrases. Sigh! 🥺
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Oh dear, I have missed the eleventh hour today. I usually walk up to our closest war memorial with a stone on which I have written something... "In Remembrance" or "Thank You" or "Lest We Forget"... but I did forget as your post has suddenly reminded me.
Happy Remembrance/Veterans Day!
Excellent video! We watched NR 24 (Number 24) yesterday and it was scary!
...yes, lest we forget.
Everybody in our showroom today is wearing a poppy on their sweater or lapel.
Lest we forget.
Everyone should visit Normandy, Every One of Us.
I always remember my dad today, and how horrible that war was for him and for all those who fight in wars. Taking the life of another is a heavy burden to carry for the rest of your life. RIP dad.
When I went to bed last night I knew that today was Veteran's Day, but this morning I didn't remember until I read your post. Thank you for the reminder.
Remember them. Veteran's Day is a day of celebration --- to give thanks for their time, and their effort.
I am so thankful to all who have served.
🤔 For history's sake, it might interest you to know that the phrase "lest we forget" isn't always positive for everyone. My Grammy (the one I was nostalgic for here yesterday because of her amazing embroidery, quilting and crocheting skills), made me despise "lest we forget." She was a lifelong member of United Daughters of the Confederacy and forced all her grandchildren into Children of the Confederacy! Every meeting, every communication ended with a solemn salute "lest we forget, lest we forget." Which, of course, meant more than honoring the Confederate dead. It was to keep alive the cause that was not the "Lost Cause." It was co-opted to remind us that the South would rise again the next time the Federal government started a "War Between the States" and woe be to anyone who dare call it the Civil War!!
🤬🤬 Can you tell I am still disturbed and disgusted by people who want to keep alive the propaganda that got soldiers killed for the Confederacy in the first place?!!
🤨 Just adding it to Big Book of Misused and Abused Phrases. Sigh! 🥺
@ Cleora Borealis -- So regrettable but understandable that the phrase holds such negative memories for you.
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