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Remembrance Day
Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:09:57 +1030
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Anne Chambers...
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On this November 11th, I remember
Charles Ibbotsen MORTLEMAN, London Regt., died 9 September, 1916, France
Frederick William NEWHAM, London Regt., died 15 October, 1916,France
William Farmer WEEDON, Rifle Brigade, died 17 December 1916, France
Samuel Charles FARMER, Machine Gun Corps., died of wounds 24 January,
1919, Italy
Norman William MORTLEMAN, AIF, died 29 August, 1943, New Guinea
So much is owed to them.
Lest we forget.
Rodders...
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Who are these men who march so proud,
Who quietly weep, eyes closed, head bowed?
These are the men who once were boys,
Who missed out on youth and all its joys,
Who are these men with aged faces,
Who silently count the empty spaces,
These are the men who gave their all,
Who fought for their country, for freedom, for all.
Who are these men with sorrowful look,
Who can still remember the lives that were took,
These are the men who saw young men die,
The price of peace is always high.
Who are these men who in the midst of pain,
Whispered comfort to those they would not see again?
These are the men whose hands held tomorrow,
Who bought back our future with blood, tears and sorrow.
Who are these men who promise to keep,
Alive in their hearts the ones God holds asleep?
These are the men to whom I promise again:
Veterans, my friends, I will remember them.
Wear your poppy with pride.
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