Jack Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 OK folks as been a long week so now catching up:sweat: Will post pictures up which will mainly be done tomorrow but.. The most important picture first - taken on the rain swept Arromanche.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That really is a wonderful and emotive piece of artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Good to see the banner made it...:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 did you go selling clothes pegs afterwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 having a guess that must have been late evening as the tide was in and just rubbish sacks left around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Good to see the banner made it...:-D Which one? :cool2: There was evidence of Jack about though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 did you go selling clothes pegs afterwards? Oi watch it mister! This was taken seconds after Jim got off his knees after seeing me.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That is too scary for words. Even the Blood Clot look embarassed. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 did you go selling clothes pegs afterwards? Went around buying antiques? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That is too scary for words. Even the Blood Clot look embarassed. MB Hey thats not scary but this is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 And some more........ Think I have CW moment coming on - he hates helicopters and I now hate bikes..... Omaha Beach 05:00 D-Day . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 They were British Ranger re-enactors on the beach (Normandy 44) and they were given the order to stand to attention. The French soldier who was their just to reflect - snapped to attention when the re-enactors did, if was finely tuned. St Mere Eglise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 We finely made it to Arramanche on D-Day at about 21:00. What is nice about France this time of year is that the evening are so light because of the extra hour. It was wet and windy. When we walk up the street that is full of bars and resturants it was very rowdy - the US area was very quite and civillised. That was the usual British 'noise' coming from one bar. I said to the kiddies 'yep, you can tell that the British are here...' we got to the bar where all of the noise and shouting was coming from and we discovered the bar full of - (see picture below) I nearly wet myself laughing as it was full of vet having one hell of time!! It was a great moment and went and shock hands with them and told them to keep the noise down as there were some 'Yanks' trying to get some sleep.............at the other end of the invasion beaches!!!!!!! This was the only picture we could get of the banner as all batteries were flat by them. Snapper told me to go and take as many snaps as I could so I went and bought a brand new 10meg camera..........which flipping well didn't work - gutted. You know you come across some special moments that you just can't plan? This is exactly what happened whilst we posed for the picture. A veteran and his daughter stood there waiting to pass after we had taken the picture. They read the banner and then came over to talk with us to see what it was all about. I explained exactly what we had done and why we had done it and exactly the sort of people who donated. This gentleman was clearly very moved. The most extraordinary thing happened, he ask me for every one's address so that he could write a personal letter of thanks to everyone of us. I told him this wasn't at all necessary and it is us who thank you. He looked me square in the eyes and said 'son we done what we done for you and we would do it again, take that back to all of your members and never forget us'. Ever seen a 41 one year old man cry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 This gentleman was clearly very moved. The most extraordinary thing happened, he ask me for every one's address so that he could write a personal letter of thanks to everyone of us. I told him this wasn't at all necessary and it is us who thank you. He looked me square in the eyes and said 'son we done what we done for you and we would do it again, take that back to all of your members and never forget us'. Ever seen a 41 one year old man cry? Jack Thats wonderful Jack. Really quite moving. But who was the 41 year old guy who was crying? Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Dosen't come beter than that Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You know you come across some special moments that you just can't plan? This is exactly what happened whilst we posed for the picture. A veteran and his daughter stood there waiting to pass after we had taken the picture. They read the banner and then came over to talk with us to see what it was all about. I explained exactly what we had done and why we had done it and exactly the sort of people who donated. This gentleman was clearly very moved. The most extraordinary thing happened, he ask me for every one's address so that he could write a personal letter of thanks to everyone of us. I told him this wasn't at all necessary and it is us who thank you. He looked me square in the eyes and said 'son we done what we done for you and we would do it again, take that back to all of your members and never forget us'. Ever seen a 41 one year old man cry? That is very moving indeed Jack, reduced me to tears just reading it. I always feel emotional talking to veterans, we met some whilst visiting Point Du Hoc, R-cubed explained about the OMOTB campaign on here and that we had donated, they were all very thankful for it and thanked us all for supporting them (they also said that they had yet to receive the money promised from the Government :argh:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Blimey Jack, that is bloody brilliant.... Nothing more to add. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 That is very moving indeed Jack, reduced me to tears just reading it. I always feel emotional talking to veterans, we met some whilst visiting Point Du Hoc, R-cubed explained about the OMOTB campaign on here and that we had donated, they were all very thankful for it and thanked us all for supporting them (they also said that they had yet to receive the money promised from the Government :argh:) Just team work from us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Out of curiosity, what will happen to the banner? I presume it hangs in your office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 A view from a Utah bunker - the second shot is of the back wall from of the first picture - it seems someone put a gn through that slit and pulled the trigger...... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Out of curiosity, what will happen to the banner?I presume it hangs in your office. Indeed it does with pride. It is going off to the NVA to be signed by vets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You know you come across some special moments that you just can't plan? This is exactly what happened whilst we posed for the picture. A veteran and his daughter stood there waiting to pass after we had taken the picture. They read the banner and then came over to talk with us to see what it was all about. I explained exactly what we had done and why we had done it and exactly the sort of people who donated. This gentleman was clearly very moved. The most extraordinary thing happened, he ask me for every one's address so that he could write a personal letter of thanks to everyone of us. I told him this wasn't at all necessary and it is us who thank you. He looked me square in the eyes and said 'son we done what we done for you and we would do it again, take that back to all of your members and never forget us'. Ever seen a 41 one year old man cry? Very moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 great jack thanks ......:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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