Thousands turn out to remember the fallen in services across south Essex (From Basildon Recorder)
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Thousands turn out to remember the fallen in services across south Essex
1:47pm Sunday 11th November 2012 in Echo News By Melissa Hills
Veterans marching at the cenotaph in Southend
THOUSANDS of people turned out to remember the fallen men and women of the armed forces in services across south Essex today.
Parades took place through Basildon town centre, Castle Point and at the Cenotaph in Southend.
Wreaths were laid at all memorials and hymns were sung and prayers given at ceremonies throughout south Essex.
In Southend, thousands joined together at the cenotaph to remember our war dead.
Hundreds more attended services in Basildon, Wickford, Rayleigh and Canvey.
For a full round up on your area see tomorrow's Echo.
Comments(11)
Sean4u
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4:10pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Eric Whim wrote:Prayers were on special today. Normally you have to sign up for a lifetime contract, but anybody could have one today.
given on the speical today
eh?
Olivia2847
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4:19pm Sun 11 Nov 12
John T Pharro
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4:22pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Sean4u wrote:Please don't belittle a day so important for a spelling mistake.
Eric Whim wrote:Prayers were on special today. Normally you have to sign up for a lifetime contract, but anybody could have one today.
given on the speical today
eh?
I attended the service at the Paddocks on Canvey. It was packed out with people wanting to show their respect and thanks for all those who gave their lives or were injured physically and mentally. That is what today is about.
Eric Whim
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4:27pm Sun 11 Nov 12
John T Pharro wrote:I am of the opinion that the published spelling mistake and grammatical inaccuracy do more to belittle the day than my pointing them out.
Sean4u wrote:Please don't belittle a day so important for a spelling mistake.
Eric Whim wrote:Prayers were on special today. Normally you have to sign up for a lifetime contract, but anybody could have one today.
given on the speical today
eh?
I attended the service at the Paddocks on Canvey. It was packed out with people wanting to show their respect and thanks for all those who gave their lives or were injured physically and mentally. That is what today is about.
Olivia2847
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4:49pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Eric Whim
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4:51pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Olivia2847 wrote:i agree
Lets shut this down by saying that more care should have been given when the article was written ....
John T Pharro
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5:35pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Eric Whim wrote:So do I.
Olivia2847 wrote:i agree
Lets shut this down by saying that more care should have been given when the article was written ....
Shoebury_Cyclist
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6:39pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Olivia2847
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7:36pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Shoebury_Cyclist wrote:I feel you have to make your feelings more clearer - perhaps your own personal feelings are that our soldiers should not be there, and in many ways I agree. The government have betrayed them in many ways - is that what you meant?
On Remembrance Day, remember that it is the soldier's job to do their duty. It is the citizen's job to make sure that when our government puts our soldiers in harm's way, it is always for a good reason. Our soldiers have always done their job. They have always done their duty. We have not.
knobwash
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1:02pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Eric Whim says...
1:55pm Sun 11 Nov 12
eh?