tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post8300105598282610734..comments2023-11-13T15:02:11.678+00:00Comments on fraise: Remembrancemagsmcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-58570132205358197922014-12-02T02:26:50.864+00:002014-12-02T02:26:50.864+00:00Such an interesting post, Mags! I know little of I...Such an interesting post, Mags! I know little of Ireland's intricate history, and understand less. But if it is as complicated as the civil war history in the U.S., it's difficult enough! As a Southerner here (or, even more tricky, as a West Virginian, a state that split in the war!), even after all this time, it's sometimes a difficult topic, and blood pressures are raised. There's still much heated dispute about the causes of the war. <br />Adam recently watched some interesting videos done by two young men about the differences between the U.S. and Germany. The German fellow was bemused at how rabidly patriotic Americans are. He said Germans would never think about exhibiting such nationalism, that they do not feel pride in the country, or esp. in their army or military. So it doesn't surprise me that they do not have a day of remembrance for their war dead, but it is sad. This man indicated that, after WW2, Germans have had great difficulty in feeling pride in their country. I wonder, for those who live in Europe, if this rings true. I can't tell from over here. But I do think that the display of poppies at the Tower has been quite breath-taking.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-42030676658558087232014-11-17T00:16:31.368+00:002014-11-17T00:16:31.368+00:00The south, in the US, lost the war but we have Mem...The south, in the US, lost the war but we have Memorial Day where we remember our dead with wreaths, dinner on the grounds, etc.<br />Recently, I finished Daniel Silva's 'The Marching Season' which was, in part, focused on 'The Troubles' and was enlightening to me.<br />You and I have talked before about that time and how I compared it to our War Between the States...the similarities if we'd won the War and the North had lost. It still baffles me how we can use religion to foist such devastating evil upon each other. Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-58301245429960353402014-11-11T09:19:53.230+00:002014-11-11T09:19:53.230+00:00A moving post Mags...and goodness me! That poem. I...A moving post Mags...and goodness me! That poem. I think I must have read it as a young woman, as I was a huge W.O. fan, but had forgotten it. It is extremely powerful, isn't it?<br /><br />So many thoughtful blog posts at this time.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-75323163163708189192014-11-10T10:06:34.268+00:002014-11-10T10:06:34.268+00:00My daughter Liz saw your comment on my post, and a...My daughter Liz saw your comment on my post, and added this interesting information;<br />Germany has their national day of mourning after armistice day. It commemorates not just soldiers killed in war, but civilians, victims of the Holocaust, and people who were killed during the Cold War. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkstrauertag<br /><br />I thought of you when I saw Dan Mulhall lay his wreath, and remembered that fabulous November weekend I spent in Belfast. It was really challenging to experience 11/11 from a NI perspective.<br /><br />Let there be peace on earth- let it begin with us. Blessings xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-31674964383741565922014-11-10T08:16:11.190+00:002014-11-10T08:16:11.190+00:00Wow, I didn't know that about Remembrance day,...Wow, I didn't know that about Remembrance day, amazing Germany don't have a day. XKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608530810701782531.post-91213316008953885132014-11-10T00:22:38.549+00:002014-11-10T00:22:38.549+00:00Having also been the daughter of a soldier, growin...Having also been the daughter of a soldier, growing up during the 70's with a brief time in Northern Ireland, I feel saddened that anyone would not feel able to wear a poppy. Having been a Brownie and then a Guide I remember the pride in being chosen to be flag bearer, this would have been the Pack or Company flag, for the Remembrance Sunday Parades in different years. I am glad to show my appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those currently serving. El Perro Blancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268157106858744356noreply@blogger.com