How do I get my war poem noticed for a memorial service?
Q. I have written a poem about a soldier on the D-Day beaches. I can just imagine it being read at some kind of memorial service. Who do I need to contact for it to get noticed? Would it be a good idea to approach the royal british legion?
Asked by b17_fortress - Wed Apr 16 16:12:12 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you American? If so, I would say go to the VFW halls in your community and give them a copy...contact your local newspapers with a copy, and military magazines...
Answered by Vee~ - Wed Apr 16 16:28:00 2008

will you be watching the Remembrance service today?
Q. we often go there or watch it on TV. And freely admit feeling sad for all the people who are affected by wars and the aftermaths. We support the Royal British Legion, and hope they continue on, but i was upset to find so few people selling poppies or indeed wearing one, when we were out yesterday. Having watched the concert last night i can't help but wonder that the legacy of Remembrance is not being passed onto the young people, and that eventually it will wind down, or be phased out altogether, as so often now you read or hear people say that the wearing of the poppy is frowned upon. Which is appalling. Considering that the Royal British Legion is instrumental in raising money for the upkeep of war graves, aiding the veterans, their… [cont.]
Asked by teddy - Sun Nov 9 03:22:39 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I will be watching as I always do. I wear my poppy with pride and I'm sad to say I have noticed less people wearing a poppy. We should never forget those who gave their lives in both the world wars. Equally there are soldiers giving their lives today in many countries, their families need our support too. Today I will honour those that served our country. Maybe schools should sell poppies and explain the reason fofor them.
Answered by stargazer (lost in space) - Sun Nov 9 05:33:45 2008

Gordon Brown tonight?
Q. did anyone who was watching the Royal British Legion Festival of Rememberence notice Gordon Brown first he looked as if he was reading the words of the National Anthem as if he didnt know them then later when they showed him it looked as if he was dozing off and he is head of the Goverment god help us all it does not look as if he has any respect for the brave men and women who serving in our armed forces and lets face it he helped to send them to war in Iraq and Afghanistan and I know that weekend is not just about them but we remember them just as much as all the hero's who gave their lives for their country
Asked by manxbiker - Sat Nov 10 18:31:45 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Firstly, regarding the National Anthem. This was written to commemorate the English suppression of the Scots. Any TRUE Scotsman would not sing this, let alone memorise it. Gordon Brown, on the other hand, is the prime minister of Britain. And he should show more respect to the dead, as should many more of our politicians. I don't know your opinion but I'd hazard a guess that you don't believe our troops should still be in Afghanistan or Iraq. I quite agree with you there. We can do no more for these countries, they should be left to their own devices. Why should our troops stay there to get killed when they don't even receive our country's full support? Or rather, when the MOD don't do their job properly and give them the proper… [cont.]
Answered by GRAHAM B - Sat Nov 10 18:48:39 2007