Linda has been down ever since we lost her Mum last year; so we discussed and decided, that we should dedicated ourselves to attend a rememberance day event every year so we could feel that we could acknowledge the passing of our parents and close friends. So today was the first day that we'd attended a rememberance ceremony, ever....
 
Even as we approached Ledbury and parked up I was holding back tears. I hadn't imagined that I would get so emotional. We had spoken on Saturday morning to a lady selling Poppies. She was a member of the British Legion and talked us through what would be happening and where. I have to say that I felt an immediate admiration for her and her dedication to the Rememberance day event. We would look out for her at the ceremony .. 

As the Sargeant started to bark his orders to the mixture of people that formed the "Company" I felt  a degree of trepidation as to whether I could get through this experience without embarrasing myself.

Well, without going into the details I managed not to cry or sob but the tears just kept streaming out and I just let them flow without wiping them away. I was lucky that it was a bright sunny morning and I could wear sunglasses which I hope hid my tearful eyes from all but the most observant onlookers.

Now I know what to expect I believe I will handle it better in future years. Linda was less emotional than i was which says a lot for her as she has the most raw memories of losing someone dear.

At the pub after wards we spent a couple of hours listening to Military veterans just scratching the surface of the terrible times they endured and the the friends they'd lost. I have never before given rememberance day the respect that it deserves. I intend to make that good in future years.

Wear your Poppy with pride !