Memorial Day and Like That — CFFC

One out of the blue from Dan – But I understand why and I’ll do my best to fit some things in…

Here’s a heavily processed image of the Commonwealth War Graves in Marylebone Cemetery…

…I wanted to give impact to this image respecting those who lost their lives in defence of our freedoms.

A lone piper stands as memorial to the 51st Highland Division in the grounds of the House of Bruar’s shopping area at Blair Atholl…

…As the Son of a Scotsman let me assure you that very few sounds hit the soul harder than the skirl of the pipes when you’re recalling the passing of those who stood in your defence.

Forward Lads…

…Or in this case, The Coming Home as sculpted by Canadian artist Robert Tait McKenzie. A memorial in Cambridge which probably did more to highlight how many did not come home as anything.

Wreaths placed on Victoria Station commemorating the arrival of the coffin bearing The Unknown Soldier…

Part of a relief on the Battle of Britain Memorial on Victoria Embankment…

…Depicting anti-aircraft units mounting a defence against German raids by Junkers 88 bombers.

Not all Memorials are stationary and not all reflect military involvement…

…66079 passes through Upper Holloway. She carries the name James Nightall GC. On 2 June 1944 Fireman James Nightall and Driver Benjamin Gimbert were hauling a load of ammunition through Soham when they realised that one of the wagons was on fire. They split the the train and attempted to haul the burning wagon to safety. Unfortunately the wagon exploded killing Nightall instantly and injuring Gimbert severely. But because of their actions none of the other wagons caught fire and the town of Soham was saved from destruction. Both men were awarded the George Cross – The highest civilian medal.