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Topic: France honours British WWI veterans

Posted By: ducaninfrance
Subject: France honours British WWI veterans
Date Posted: March 09 2009 at 1:58am

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090309/tuk-france-honours-british-wwi-veteran-dba1618.html - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090309/tuk-france-honours-british-wwi-veteran-dba1618.html

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Duncan.

Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.

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Posted By: Eric
Date Posted: March 09 2009 at 1:28pm

That's a very honorable thing the French did. That gentleman has lived in three different centuries. Imagine the things he's seen and done. Amazing!

Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: March 10 2009 at 2:30am

I have a signed copy of his book, "The Last Fighting Tommy" which is an excellent read and something I shall always treasure.

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Duncan.

Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.

Posted By: oldbikewrench
Date Posted: March 11 2009 at 1:17pm

I cannot even put to words what is in my mind and on my heart regarding that act. Beyond incredible and awesome.

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Love your neighbor as yourself.'...Mark12:31
He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke22:36

Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 11 2009 at 1:19pm

Very touching Ducan thank you for sharing this with us