Kuno Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Friday 14th. November 2008, The Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Bab Gargaresh, Tripoli / Libya Welcome by Reverend Canon Robbie Prakasam "We are gathered here to worship God, Whose power alone sustains the world and Whose will is that all people live in peace and harmony. We meet at this time and place especially to remember those who have died in two world wars and in particular those who are burried in this resting place. It is fitting that their sacrifice should never be forgotten. As we gather here today, for remembrance and thanksgiving, let us also remember those who have died or suffered in other wars and acts of inhumanity. We also pray for peace in the world, that the heads of nations may be guided in the path of peace and that we may live together in unity and peace." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 A lot of people attended I see, good thing. I like the photo of the boy running amongst the stones, it symbolises what remembrance is all about... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Super Kuno, I agree with Enigma, the shot of the boy is classic! Compares with the end of the film of 'Oh What a Lovley War'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuno Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 The Libyan Authorities delegated all in all 10 policemen to "attend" the service. Two of them to guide the traffic at the entrance and eight as some sort of "guard of honor" - no weapons no anti-riot equipment just a silent presence to help the visitors. It was quite remarkable to have a Christian service in the open air inmidst a living quarter of a 100% Muslim population. Nobody of the vew who attended from the windows of their flats did anythng to disturb but just obeserved silently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 hopefully the onlookers saw the point, all who died are remebered regardless of creed, colour, religion or race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Brilliant stuff. I would really like to see more of your snaps from the cemeteries and battlefields when you have time. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thanks Kuno, this really is fantastic stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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