patsylabrador Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I remember that last year, people on this forum wished that they had known about this date in advance, so I thought I'd post the link. As you may have realised, supporting the armed forces is bit of a passion of mine so I can't miss this opportunity to promote and support them. armedforcesday Thinking of all those lads & lasses coping with difficult things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Union Flags were ripped off & vandalised from posters promoting this event in Birmingham yesterday. What's wrong with people? If they don't approve don't go, but don't spoil things for other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Have joined on fb The people that ripped the flags down should be made to do National Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Union Flags were ripped off & vandalised from posters promoting this event in Birmingham yesterday. What's wrong with people? If they don't approve don't go, but don't spoil things for other people. Grrrr It makes my blood boil bring back the stocks I am the mum of a Airman like it or not our brave Men and Women are there and doing a very difficult job not to mention they spend months seperated from there families and loved ones. I for one will most certainly celebrating Armed Forces Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I will be doing a reading for the church service that the RBL are holding here. Words by my big sister, currently far away! Anyone who has never experienced being sent thousands of miles away on an Op tour should try it before they criticise the Armed Forces. I will be remembering the first of my close peer group to not come home from Afghanistan. I know that for me it is all personal, but a bit of support, and to know that people at home appreciate the sacrifices that they make would not go amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I shall be supporting Armed Forces Day albeit from the side of Shepperton Weir this weekend. Anything to support our men and women. ES has a couple of friends who have joined up this year, I that they all stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I've got my sticker! I do wish some people wouldn't make it political. You don't have to agree with what the forces are doing to support them. I used to serve too, so it's nice to hear that some people have respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 I also think it's an opportunity to celebrate the fortitude of young British people, I read something recently where the attitude of 'well, soldiers know what they're doing when they join', is questioned. An awful lot of them are still only 18 years old in their first battle and dealing with the consequence of seeing friends killed as was the case with my own son. How many people really know what lies ahead when they are making decisions at 17 years old? Every day I think about the people out in Afghanistan, doing their duty as they see it, and some of them fighting battles while I potter about.They pick themselves up and carry on and I think we do owe them at least our best wishes & a bit of bunting, which is why I like Armed Forces Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) I also think it's an opportunity to celebrate the fortitude of young British people, I read something recently where the attitude of 'well, soldiers know what they're doing when they join', is questioned. An awful lot of them are still only 18 years old in their first battle and dealing with the consequence of seeing friends killed as was the case with my own son. How many people really know what lies ahead when they are making decisions at 17 years old? Every day I think about the people out in Afghanistan, doing their duty as they see it, and some of them fighting battles while I potter about.They pick themselves up and carry on and I think we do owe them at least our best wishes & a bit of bunting, which is why I like Armed Forces Day. Absolutely. I don't want to get into any in-depth stuff, but I don't think 'They knew what they were doing' isn't a valid argument. A big pull for me was the opportunity to be trained! Apprenticeships on civvy street are limited to under 24s. They're readily available for all ages in the forces. 16 year olds are expected to know what they want to do with their life, to support themselves, and yet when they join up some are reprimanded. Sigh! Edited: important word misspelled Edited June 22, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I also think it's an opportunity to celebrate the fortitude of young British people, I read something recently where the attitude of 'well, soldiers know what they're doing when they join', is questioned. An awful lot of them are still only 18 years old in their first battle and dealing with the consequence of seeing friends killed as was the case with my own son. How many people really know what lies ahead when they are making decisions at 17 years old? Every day I think about the people out in Afghanistan, doing their duty as they see it, and some of them fighting battles while I potter about.They pick themselves up and carry on and I think we do owe them at least our best wishes & a bit of bunting, which is why I like Armed Forces Day. Absolutely. I don't want to get into any in-depth stuff, but I don't think 'They knew what they were doing' is a valid argument. A big pull for me was the opportunity to be trained! Apprenticeships on civvy street are limited to under 24s. They're readily available for all ages in the forces. 16 year olds are expected to know what they want to do with their life, to support themselves, and yet when they join up some are reprimanded. Sigh! ISN'T a valid argument, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Someone I can't remember who particularly likes chinooks they are doing a low & slow flypast in Odiham Village as part of he Blues & Booze event on 25th June as part of the AFD celebrations DS currently stationed there just told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
