Menin gate,Ypres

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A brilliant weekend of special memories , and a fitting end to it for us was the service at the Menin gate on Monday evening,We knew it was going to be moving when we walked towards the memorial and could read the inscription on the front .Sarah found it hard when she realised her grandad had been one of those that travelled through it.I was impressed by the No of people from all over the world and the large proportion of youngsters.The service was quiet and respectful and the military band played a piece that almost had the drums like gunfire in a battle.But the most haunting thing for me was when the soldiers marched off through the gate at the end the sound of their march gradually faded and dissapeared ........,brought a big lump to my throat.
 
I would like to visit the Menin Gate and pay my respect to the brave. Sounds a very moving event Hugh.
As it was when I visited the cemetery at
Monte Cassino Italy to see rows of head stones.
 
What a moving thread @miller1098 :p
And a lovely memory ;)
Sad at the same time :(
 
We should all spend some time doing this. For me, it's something I take pride in.

We toured Europe as free people in our cars and met some lovely Europeans. As a reminder the freedom we enjoyed over the weekend was won at the expense of millions. Our freedom to open our doors at home, go where we want and say what we want has been at the expense of many.

Thank you for all those that joined us for the service.
 
I got up early yesterday morning to make time to go and read every single name on the memorial. As far as I am aware I don't recall being told that any member of my family lost their lives in the Great War. My Great Grandfather on my maternal side, Job Hughes was there but happily he returned home and lived a long life.

My family name is Oakley and I wanted to see if anyone with my family name has their name on the memorial.

I counted 3. A Grenadier Guard, a Queens Guard and a member of 1st Battalion Australian Light Infantry.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
 
There are few places in the world that raise the emotions like the Menin Gate. The ceremony is always beautifully done and the firemen playing the last post under the archway is haunting. Few of us could fail to be moved.

Mike & Sandy
 
Well done, we don't spend enough time giving our thanks to those past to present for the freedoms we have today exhibited by your vote to leave the EU and the huge turnouts it had. Everyone of us needs to count our blessing for their efforts and sacrifice.
We shall remember them!! JIM
 
Was very moving , glad to be part of it with new friends
 
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