Page 27 - Walking Back Through Time

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN
POEM - The Fallen
For each fallen man a poppy will rise,
It pays tribute to his bravery and sad demise. A life cut short by the folly of war,
In a battle for freedom that millions died for.
They fought against oppression in a savage conflict, Suffering 4 years of hostility that is hard to depict. Each offensive cost many thousands of lives, Causing great loss to families, parents and wives.
It's hard to imagine such slaughter of men, And how keen they were to fight back then;
For King and Country they pledged their all, Not caring or knowing how many would fall.
Now the time has come to remember their plight, Knowing each soldier believed his cause to be right. When they entered the battle field for the final time,
It was for freedom they fought for and peace to mankind.
To honour commemorate WW1 and honour its fallen soldiers please continue to wear a poppy each year and understand that it represents peace. You can also make a donation at any of the charity pages listed on the website: www.robin-moore.co.uk
WAR SERVICE AT 14
A dedication to Robin Moore's Grandfather, Charles Maurice Thurlby. Possibly at one time during the war he was the youngest serving soldier. Joining at 14 he served with the Northamptonshire Territorials and South Wales Borderers and on Armistice Day was still 18 days off his 28th birthday. He also served in WW2.