Tuesday, May 03, 2005

The Nations Big Thank you

A SALUTE TO UNKNOWN WARRIORS.
This is no war of Chieftains or of princes, of dynasties or national ambition; it is a war of peoples and of causes. there are vast numbers, not only in this island but in every land, who will render faithful service in this war, but whose names will never be known, whose deeds will never be recorded. this is a war of the Unknown Warrior.
Churchill on 14th July 1940 BBC broadcast.

On the 8th May 1945 at 00.01 hours, the war in Europe came to an end. After six years of sacrifice, Britain and it's allies were victorious.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the ind of World War II, the Royal British Legion is launching a National campaign to say a Big Thank You to all those man and women who fought for our freedom. The aim of the Nation's biggest Thank You id to give each of us the opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who played a part in Britain's heroic war effort. It may be our last opportunity to do this as a nation.

THIS IS YOUR VICTORY .
It is the victouy of the cause of freedom in every land. In our long history we have never seen a greater day than this. Everyone, man or woman, has done their best. Neither the long years, nor the dangers, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy, have in any way weakened the indepenant resolve of the British nation. My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not a victory of a a party or of any class. It is a victory of the whole British nation as a whole. God Bless you all.
Churchill on May 8th 1945

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  • Blogger Big Bad John said...
    May 09, 2005 11:35 AM  

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