Dej 17 Posted July 25, 2009 So soon after Henry Allingham, we lose another of the last living veterans... BBC News Rest In Peace Harry, with both your sons again at last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted July 25, 2009 Soon all that remains of that great generation is distant memories and historical records. Sad, but inevitable considering it has almost been a century since the fighting died down on the Western Front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maeran 20 Posted July 25, 2009 So sad. Especially a week after Henry Allingham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six 2 Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) They shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning... We will remember them. Lest we forget. Rest In Peace, Digger Edited July 25, 2009 by Check Six Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted July 25, 2009 Salute to you Harry Your battles are over and may you now find rest You've lived through the horror of the trenches and having to bury your family Indeed your sufferings are greater than we can fathom May the good Lord take you into His abode and give you rest now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirMike1983 3 Posted July 25, 2009 The unending march of time makes this inevitable. The war ended over 90 years ago, so these men werre of extremely advanced age. Although it is essential to remember the war, it is also only proper that they be given some rest from it at last. There were some who never had real peace until they died because their memories would not allow it. I think it is perhaps a good thing in the end that they be given repose from the horrors and the wastes of the war, and at that a repose from the horrors of all war that we all should gain eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted July 25, 2009 The unending march of time makes this inevitable. The war ended over 90 years ago, so these men werre of extremely advanced age. Although it is essential to remember the war, it is also only proper that they be given some rest from it at last. There were some who never had real peace until they died because their memories would not allow it. I think it is perhaps a good thing in the end that they be given repose from the horrors and the wastes of the war, and at that a repose from the horrors of all war that we all should gain eventually. Indeed. I think Harry was one of those without real peace, he says in his biography that he felt guilty at surviving when three of of his five man Lewis team were killed by a German shell. Harry was badly wounded but still felt guilty. He then, in his long life, saw two wives and both his sons buried... he definitely deserves that long, long rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
