Seventy-three years ago this morning Uncle Bertie and 906 other servicemen paid the supreme sacrifice in Normandy to defend our freedoms. The Lord Jesus Christ said, "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." It is our sincere desire that Uncle Bertie and thousands others did not die in vain. May we never forget the price that was paid for our freedom by thousands in Normandy but especially by the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am the grandson of Les Bowron, 8th DLI who visited Jerusalem with his great grandsons to pay our respects to these brave men. I visited the cemetery with Les some 35 years ago. He wrote in the memorial book, 'They were canny lads'.
although we never met your always in my heart you are a fallen hero and my guiding star who ever reads this message please let my grandad know i love him oh so dearly from the bottom of my heart RIP Percy Harold Greatrex
From the 11th Hussars War Diary: "2Tp and 5Tp spent the night together, and 3Tp with the Infantry. The rest of the Sqn slept in a sunken lane which was almost shell and bomb proof. Poor Tpr Humphrey in the Scout Tp was killed by a mortar that day, one could not want a better man." Rest in Peace Trooper Humphrey.
Great Uncle John, I am so happy to have found where you are laid to rest. I heard the story from my father how his mothers baby brother fell in the second world war. I have just located your grave and will visit you at some time inthe future. I am so proud to hear that you were part of the D Day landings
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sarah mansfield
Archie is my Great Uncle and very sad to hear his story Thank you Frank and Julie for sharing. May he be long remembered. Sarah and family.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, August 29, 2017Michael and Susanne Gibson
Seventy-three years ago this morning Uncle Bertie and 906 other servicemen paid the supreme sacrifice in Normandy to defend our freedoms. The Lord Jesus Christ said, "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." It is our sincere desire that Uncle Bertie and thousands others did not die in vain. May we never forget the price that was paid for our freedom by thousands in Normandy but especially by the Lord Jesus Christ.
View Memorial Page On Saturday, August 19, 2017Susan Brown
RIP Edward from your Scottish family
View Memorial Page On Sunday, August 13, 2017CHARLES WATSON
I am the grandson of Les Bowron, 8th DLI who visited Jerusalem with his great grandsons to pay our respects to these brave men. I visited the cemetery with Les some 35 years ago. He wrote in the memorial book, 'They were canny lads'.
View Cemetery On Wednesday, August 9, 2017diane greatrex
although we never met your always in my heart you are a fallen hero and my guiding star who ever reads this message please let my grandad know i love him oh so dearly from the bottom of my heart RIP Percy Harold Greatrex
View Memorial Page On Friday, August 4, 2017Rene
From the 11th Hussars War Diary: "2Tp and 5Tp spent the night together, and 3Tp with the Infantry. The rest of the Sqn slept in a sunken lane which was almost shell and bomb proof. Poor Tpr Humphrey in the Scout Tp was killed by a mortar that day, one could not want a better man." Rest in Peace Trooper Humphrey.
View Memorial Page On Thursday, August 3, 2017Anthony and Julie Dove
Rest in Peace Douglas Goom
View Memorial Page On Monday, July 31, 2017Jo Fearnley Sander
Great Uncle John, I am so happy to have found where you are laid to rest. I heard the story from my father how his mothers baby brother fell in the second world war. I have just located your grave and will visit you at some time inthe future. I am so proud to hear that you were part of the D Day landings
View Memorial Page On Sunday, July 30, 2017Wayne Robinson
George BROWN was my cousin he survived DIEPPE.
View Memorial Page On Thursday, July 20, 2017Patricia Tomlinson
To, Owen Patrick Flynn - Although a long time has passed since we have seen you, you are still very much in our thoughts.
View Memorial Page On Sunday, July 16, 2017Patricia Tomlinson
You will never be forgotten Uncle Owen, rest in peace.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, July 11, 2017Helen o hagan
My great uncle paddy o hagan
View Memorial Page On Sunday, July 9, 2017Elsie Hasshill
In Loving Memory
View Memorial Page On Saturday, July 8, 2017wendy
Remembering you today 8th July always in our thoughts..Wendy and your large extended family! RIP Uncle Bob xx
View Memorial Page On Saturday, July 8, 2017Margaret Gaunt
Rest in peace. Your service and sacrifice is remembered.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, July 4, 2017Margaret Gaunt
Rest in peace. Your service and sacrifice is remembered.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, July 4, 2017