tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post1266809744038331355..comments2024-03-26T06:45:32.717+00:00Comments on Circle of the Year: Armistice DayRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-33952691470915058042011-12-14T13:50:33.749+00:002011-12-14T13:50:33.749+00:00Powerfully moving tribute. Thank you very much for...Powerfully moving tribute. Thank you very much for sharing Roy's story with the world.<br /><br />Many heartfelt thanks as well for your caring well wishes regarding my broken foot, kind soul, I sincerely appreciate it.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-66331998335894893322011-11-26T22:05:33.030+00:002011-11-26T22:05:33.030+00:00A beautiful post.Willwe ever learn!A beautiful post.Willwe ever learn!bright starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682079332831035081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-78220896526945102642011-11-20T16:02:40.155+00:002011-11-20T16:02:40.155+00:00I have been trying to comment so not sure if any a...I have been trying to comment so not sure if any are going through. I will try again...<br /><br />Such a wonderful tribute to a very brave man!<br /><br />I saw a monument on Daybreak (on ITV I think) which was so amazing. There was a door opening by the statues where the sunlight falls through at just the right hour of Armistice Day. <br /><br />Hugs from Holland ~<br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060822757546401667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-51572887052027795422011-11-15T22:39:49.775+00:002011-11-15T22:39:49.775+00:00HUgs Rowan..thankyou for sharing this powerful sto...HUgs Rowan..thankyou for sharing this powerful story and tribute!<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-2841637142926774562011-11-15T22:16:22.462+00:002011-11-15T22:16:22.462+00:00What a sad tale - tragic. I have just been editing...What a sad tale - tragic. I have just been editing a book on HMS Hood which went down with only 3 survivors in WW2 - these stories are heartbreaking.<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-2778506851462895572011-11-13T20:53:31.177+00:002011-11-13T20:53:31.177+00:00Like those who have already posted comments, I tha...Like those who have already posted comments, I thank you for sharing this young man's story. I wish that more towns and villages and their historical societies would undertake remembrance projects such as yours. This sort of research and compilation is both compelling and emotionally draining. Some of the events may read like good fiction--but these were real people.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-18152894637196339712011-11-13T18:54:30.569+00:002011-11-13T18:54:30.569+00:00A sobering thought that Roy Milner had scarcely ar...A sobering thought that Roy Milner had scarcely arrived than he was dead . . . His parents, and your village, must have been distraught at the news. What a lovely young man he looked too.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-92132842525209574122011-11-13T17:28:53.408+00:002011-11-13T17:28:53.408+00:00Thank you, Rowan. It is hard to read such things, ...Thank you, Rowan. It is hard to read such things, but necessary. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.<br /><br />I've chosen your blog for a Liebster award. Check my post tomorrow for details.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-21809633393455271442011-11-11T17:28:45.362+00:002011-11-11T17:28:45.362+00:00This story is the reason why today is a day to hon...This story is the reason why today is a day to honor and keep the soldiers memories alive.<br />Thank you for sharing, Rowan.<br />Hugs Rosemary...xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-44716512944803596392011-11-11T14:11:23.596+00:002011-11-11T14:11:23.596+00:00In just 9 days from arriving in France he was dead...In just 9 days from arriving in France he was dead! As must so many others have been. It was and still is so very sad. I'm glad your book is keeping the memory of these men alive. I too will e-mail you about your book.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-79782364453147558862011-11-11T14:07:55.746+00:002011-11-11T14:07:55.746+00:00Thank you for sharing this and for all the work yo...Thank you for sharing this and for all the work you put into it. A number of years ago we visited Verdun and the things we saw there, the trenches, the ossuary, have never left me.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-27349159222120189712011-11-11T12:52:30.011+00:002011-11-11T12:52:30.011+00:00What a brave young man. I salute all soldiers, you...What a brave young man. I salute all soldiers, young, old, male, female on this most important day. Thank you for sharing this story, both thought provoking and heart wrenching. Another cold and rainy day here in Maine. From across the pond, Julie.Dog Trot Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613054262731973539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-89703015136153946092011-11-11T11:37:43.374+00:002011-11-11T11:37:43.374+00:00Thank you, Rowan. A sad story simply but effective...Thank you, Rowan. A sad story simply but effectively told.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-78605892732060254272011-11-11T09:00:42.050+00:002011-11-11T09:00:42.050+00:00What a heartbreaking story. It is good to have it...What a heartbreaking story. It is good to have it told and to personalize the sacrifices made by the military and their families. I was glad to hear the the townsfolk liked Roy; it made his loss all the more poignant to the town.<br />I hate war!!<br />I am glad you are sharing portions of the book. Thank you.Hollacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916548022979567056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-34983580195071004882011-11-11T07:45:43.901+00:002011-11-11T07:45:43.901+00:00Sobering Rowan. The play on Saturday centred arou...Sobering Rowan. The play on Saturday centred around 2 young men age 18 and 21 and was written by a soldier from the 1st World War. We travelled over the Somme area in Picardy last week. Its a vast, plain like are and I couldn't imagine the horror that had taken place there. I'll email you as I would love a copy of your book. xxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.com