On Monday, the 4th of August 2014, it marks the 100th anniversary of the day that Britain entered one of the costliest, bloodiest conflicts in history – the First World War – with fighting continuing until the 11th of November 1918, Armistice Day. “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” Sir Edward Grey, the then Foreign Secretary, uttered those words on the eve of Britain officially entered the First World War. Exactly 100 years later the British Legion are inviting millions of individuals, households and companies to join together in a national moment of reflection. They are encouraging everyone in the UK to turn off their lights between 10pm and 11pm today – leaving only a single light or candle for this symbolic act of reflection and hope. On the 4th and exactly 100 years ago, Britain and much of Europe were pulled into a war which would last 1,566 days, cost 8,528,831 lives and leave 28,938,073 casualties or missing on both sides. So in addition to letting you know about the LIGHTS OUT- a national moment of reflection I thought it afforded an opportunity to mention some of our own, and to post a picture of family members (should you wish) of those caught up in that “war to end all wars”.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:29:06 +0000
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