I have just witnessed first hand, the pain of the parents of a young soldier who has been killed in a useless war

[Bobbisox]

Bill and I have just returned from paying our respects to David Watson, the young 23 yr old who was in the Royal Engineers.
The village turned out in their hundreds to bow their heads for this young man who came back to his hometown in a wooden box draped in the union flag, to see the pain and suffering etched on his parents faces will live me forever, while the Colonel of his regiment spoke softly to them, all his mum could do was to stare into the hearse which held her sons body, I know this a profound thread and I make no apologies for that....what a horrible waste of a young life..
Bobbi ♥

[Bbbananas]

Heartbreaking bobbi.
There are no words to soothe that mother's pain, apart from maybe, that her son was a hero and most sensible feeling people in this country are grateful to him for that.
When is all this going to stop? That poor lad was not the first, and unfortunately will not be the last. God bless him.

[ummmm]

I really can't handle death...

[Bobbisox]

thanks salla, his mums pain will be felt again by others, so sad, I wish someone could tell us why they think it is doing any good being in Afghanistan

[moonfruit]

Let us also not forget the thousands of innocent children that were killed in iraq and Afganistan while we're at it.

[Bobbisox]

sorry ummm, I know you have had a dreadful year, I did not mean to upset you

[Teleph0ne]

There are far too many of our brave lads paying the ultimate sacrifice for this war. Their parents and families must wonder what it's all for when they see what's happening in this country!

[Bbbananas]

Without being horrible moonfruit - at this very moment in time, I'm more concerned with the dying young lads of our country.

I thank God my son never went into the Army. I would have been proud, but live in constant dread.

[moonfruit]

Thats understandable salla.

[B00]

Well without bein controversial, I sort of agree with moony up there ^

Whilst it is a terrible tragedy these young men are dying especially so young, let us not forget they went into this voluntarily, knowing full well the dangers involved. Sadly, the children and people who are caught in the cross-fire are not given that luxury of a choice.

[LoftyLottie]

I can understand where moonfruit is coming from. However, sad it is (and it is) that these young men have lost their lives, they chose their career and knew of the risks. We must not forget the innocent young children who have never had a chance of living their life. But that is a different issue.

I too am glad that my son had no inclination to join the forces.

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[LoftyLottie]

Hi Boo. We think alike.

[Bbbananas]

I wasn't disagreeing with moon - or yourself and Lottie. But I have to admit, when I see parade after parade of coffins at RAF Lineham & Wootton Basssett, it is our own lads (& lassies) I grieve for.

Truth is - there are always casualties of war - innocent children, innocents full stop. It's all so damn frustrating and needless most of the time.

[Sqad]

I have four boys, one in the Marines, one in the R.A.M.C attached to the S.A.S and one pilot in the R.A.F. They all chose their careers and we did not oppose their choice and in war military and civilians alike die. Politicians decide on war and the Military are there as servants, not to question the decisions.

Yes, I would feel the same as the parents of David Watson.....I would be proud if he died for his country.

[Bobbisox]

LL and BOO, yes of cause there are innocents caught up in any conflict but my perception of war was to defend ones country which is the reason these soldiers take an alliegiance to the realm, but to fight in a country which has nothing to do with us, I cannot get my head round at all, from a mothers point of view

[Bobbisox]

and with that in mind, I am going to close this thread because of the sadness our friend ummm may feel in seeing it
Many thanks
Bobbi ♥

[Bbbananas]

Wow sqad - you must indeed be very proud.
Proud of them, but a bit frightened for them?

[LoftyLottie]

Understandable Bobbie but unfortunately when these young men and women join up they really do have to perform duties that they find morally wrong and have no say whatsoever. That is why I can understand why my own son would never have joined up - he is too much of his own person and could never do anything he found morally wrong. I am not trying to belittle anybody or their kids by the way.

This week I have learned that someone I know has has learned that their son has aggressive cancer. He is 22 years old. This follows their relief at the safe return home of his elder brother from Afghanistan at the end of his stint in the Army. Their is no fairness in this life.

[moonfruit]

and with that in mind, I am going to close this thread

How do you close threads here bobbisox?

[LoftyLottie]

I didn't see you were closing this thread and know nothing of ummm's circumstances. So am sorry if I caused offence.

[Sqad]

lofty...correct....life is not fair.

salla....they have their own lives and their own families and we very rarely intrude on their business.Proud of them ..YES, but frightened for them ..NO.