Remembrance Of Those Lost After Ww2

[emmie]

lest we forget those who lost their lives in conflicts after WW2

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ampstories/otherwars/index.html

[bednobs]

I always thought that remembrance extended to people who died in all conflicts. Certainly the money rbl makes from poppies is not helping those people who died in ww1 and very few if any who fought in ww2

[emmie]

the money raised doesn't only support soldiers but families of loved ones lost. Admittedly i don't know why many veterans end up on the streets, but RBL should look into that, as well as other agencies.

[emmie]

many of these wars, conflicts have been largely forgotten, perhaps not more recent ones like Afghanistan or Iraq. But to keep the memory alive of those who perished since WW2 seems a good thing to do.

[bednobs]

71 would be surprised if rbl were supporting families of people who lost loved ones in ww2. Surely there can't be many left alive that even remember them personally

[emmie]

i don't know the answer to that

[emmie]

i just thought that posting would remind people that it wasn't just WW1, WW2 that we lost millions, its a poignant message all the same.

[murraymints]

to remember the fallen, those who survived with all their terrible scars physical and emotional ..their families...the hardships and sacrifices made through ALL conflicts....

[emmie]

indeed minty

[retrocop]

I think you will realise where the RBL spends it's money on this site.
https://www.rbli.co.uk/
Non of it comes cheap and the RBLI provides a village in Kent complete with residential care and housing for ex service personnel.
The range of assistance provided is phenomonal.Welfare to Work schemes etc etc.If you read each section thoroughly you will understand how much cost is involved.

[mallyh]

there was a lovely couple who lived by my mum whose son an only child died in korea the dad had a stroke when told the news,such a sweet couple but their lives were never the same again .

[emmie]

mally
that is sad news. I posted this mainly because, these wars are largely forgotten.

[mallyh]

they are long gone now but I always remember them .

[emmie]

good for you..

[ChillDoubt]

In the 50 years since 1968 there has been only one when a British Serviceman did not die whilst on operations.

Lest We Forget

[emmie]

exactly my point.