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Remembrance Day At Hethel. November 8th 2008

The Poppy.

It is said this was the first flower to grow in Flanders Fields after the First World War, some say it signifies the blood shed.

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Earl, Cathy, Agie & John

Earl: Representing 389th BG

Cathy: Representing 466th BG Attlebridge.

Agie: Reprsenting 453rd BG Buckingham.

John: Reprsenting Wymondham Ex-Serviceman's Club.

Remembrance Day 2009

This year was a day to remember! Not only did we have flag bearers a bugler and even more visitors we had the honour of 4 American visitors Dick & Robert of the 453rd BG, John Lee of the 93rd & Joe Dzenowagis. We would like to thank everyone who came and especially our very own Pat Ramm who took the service for us  and a very moving service it was too. Joe took plenty of video so what out for it! Our very own Anne (Billy's wonderful other half) took everyone back down memory lane with her very tasty shortcakes. Here are a few photographs of the day.

Everyone start arriving and has a cup of something warm.

The flag bearers ready themselves

Pat asks everyone to come in closer.

Pat excells himself this year sharing with everyone how many losses were for each bomb group represented that day.

Everyone waiting to lay their wreaths

Again everyone waiting to lay their wreaths

Andrew Hawker of 2nd Division Memorial Library lays our wreath for us accompanied by Steve Mendham.

453rd Bomb Group were represented by Dick Robert a tail gunner during his service in England

466th Bomb Group wreath was laid by Cathy Thomson and her partner Les.

93rd Bomb Group wreath was laid by John Lee Waist Gunner.

A wreath was laid in honour of all the services by John ex-chairman of Wymondham Ex-Serviceman's club.

After Pat's wonderfull service we had a bugler play the Last Post.

While the Last Post was playing the flag bearers lowered their flags in respect.

At the finish Pat asked Fred to say a few words.

Fred Thanked everyone for attending and to enjoy looking around and mingling.

Steve thanked Pat for such a wonderfull service.

Everyone clapped Fred and Pat thanking them

Our American friends have some photos taken

Lots of memories were shared.

Pat stands few a few quiet thoughts

Fred chats to two of the flag bearers.

Billy wears his wonderfull leather jacket depicting the B-24

Anne lays on the most wonderfull spread everyone commented how the shorties took them back to the good old days.

Billy Gavin and David enjoy themselves.

Annes cakes were such a show stopper.

Steve chats with Joe Dzenowagis's wife. meanwhile Joe is filming everyone ready to take back home.

We were also visited by some ramblers, who were so pleased with what they saw they want to come back again.

Pat's wife Agnes brought some sausage rolls I think they went in two minutes flat.

All five wreaths. More each year.

 

 

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