Remember - The Great War to END ALL WARS

[Artful]

World War I, known at the time as the Great War, was thought to be the war that would end all future wars... All sides suffered an incredibly high number of needless deaths, and the war devastated an entire generation. In fact, the sheer amount of destruction and death has only been eclipsed by World War II.....



Since it ended, all countries involved - have held memorials to remember their fallen dead who sacrificed their lives for the good of their country. This fact is all the more so in England, where nearly a million people lost their lives... What they've done to commemorate their fallen soldiers is truly beautiful, while also helping us understand the true scope of these soldiers' sacrifice. Even a hundred years later, we should not forget their incredible acts of heroism and dedication...





The 'moat that surrounds the Tower of London has long stood empty and dry, but now, what may look like blood .. is actually something beautiful .'


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This summer, the moat has been filled with 888,246 red ceramic poppies, one for each British and Colonial soldier who perished during World War I. https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f42831530%5fAFfuw0MAAA 9eVDWfeAtScB18D%2b8&m=YaDownload&pid=7&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=yahoomail


For the past few weeks, a team of 150 volunteers has been placing red ceramic poppies one by one around the Tower. https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f42831530%5fAFfuw0MAAA 9eVDWfeAtScB18D%2b8&m=YaDownload&pid=6&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=yahoomail


The last poppy will be symbolically planted on the last day of the installation: November 11, Armistice Day----https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f42831530%5fAFfuw0MAAA 9eVDWfeAtScB18D%2b8&m=YaDownload&pid=2&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=yahoomail Each evening, the Last Post will be sounded and a 'selection of names of the dead read out loud, a stunning and sobering commemoration that befits the Great War. https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f42831530%5fAFfuw0MAAA 9eVDWfeAtScB18D%2b8&m=YaDownload&pid=8&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=yahoomail


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Regardless of why their countries went to war, we should never forget the selfless acts of these brave men. Please share their story.

[Silfield]

It looks truly amazing 'in the flesh' and a moving experience in the evening when the Last Post is being played. I had a business meeting in London a couple of weeks ago and took time out to go and see it. All of the poppies are being sold off after the display and proceeds (approx £15 million) will be going to ex-service personnel charities.

[Bad Water Bill]

Will we be able to see a photo of all of the poppies in place?

[Silfield]

This is what it looked like a few weeks ago. The intention is to fill the whole of the moat with poppies by Armistice day.
Apologies to Artful if I have duplicated any of your photos but the pc I am using at work wont display the pictures on your original post!
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[shredder]

Wow. Very interesting, and very thought provoking.

[Artful]

Silfield, thanks for sharing your photo's - I didn't know about the selling after the display - that's a very good idea.

[Ithaca Gunner]

This is what it looked like a few weeks ago. The intention is to fill the whole of the moat with poppies by Armistice day.
Apologies to Artful if I have duplicated any of your photos but the pc I am using at work wont display the pictures on your original post!
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Thanks for posting those pictures. They didn't show on my computer either.