Merry christmas to all service men....

[justine]

I would like to take the time to wish all the service personnel from around the uk serving in Iraq and anywhere else A safe Merry Christmas and a good new year..Also their families who will miss there loves ones, Also to the ones who never made it back home to enjoy this christmas....

being ex military i know what it like to be away for christmas, nofamily around...

[xx_chickie]

Yes, a lovely message, justine.

Merry Christmas everyone, and we're proud of you for the work you do :)

[nanoo]

What a lovely thing to do Justine and well deserved as well, these guys and Gals are a credit to their country and their family too. Christmas wishes are sent by me to all service personnel in this country and also those serving abroad. Good luck to you all in 2008 and may you return safely from wherever you are to your families as soon as possible.;)

[Camel Spider]

Same sentiments from me.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year guys and girls .. Stay safe.

[Thumper]

Great idea guys!Cant thank these guys and gals enough for all that they do!Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year!!!!!! x

[paris]

Merry Christmas guys and girls from LINCOLNSHIRE ! Really proud of you all, and Thank-you jan x

[Bananas]

I work at an RAF base in Suffolk, we lost 4 RAF Regiment guys in Iraq in the summer, I'm sure that your heartfelt sentiments would be appreciated by all serving servicemen and their families, who do seem to be forgotten at times.

[veekay]

From me too. If anyone is interested they can write a message that will be framed, in batches of 500, and sent to various serving units visit sosnews@purplesalute.org it is worth a look

[justine]

From me too. If anyone is interested they can write a message that will be framed, in batches of 500, and sent to various serving units visit sosnews@purplesalute.org it is worth a look


Have done..Great Idea there.......For all those who are unsure, please do send messages, they are much appreciated by the troops who are away from home..You ask and serving personels family what they want for christmas and they will say, i want daddy home, or husband, brother, son, daughter......Please dont forget about these lads and lasses, ...

[orkneylass]

It's so important to appreciate their hard work and sacrifice whether or not you agree with the politician's decisions about where and how to deploy them.

[bluelady]

Message duly sent

[hotrod4]

Many thanks to all service personnel wherever they are stationed for their hard work(on our behalf).
As an ex-serviceman I know what they are going through at this time of year and wish them all a "haste ye back".
Whatever your God is called hope he brings you home safely.

[doyle]

What lovely messages everyone! My son is in Iraq just now and wont be home for christmas. We miss him terribly and pray for his safe return. It's nice to know people are thinking of them, and their families at home - it means a lot - thank you all xx

[grumpyhippo]

Hope this picture sums it all up...........

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/grumpyhippo/_DSC0018a.jpg

[grumpyhippo]

Came across this on the web please just read it and think................


ITS CHRISTMAS DAY ALL IS SECURE

IT WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
HE LIVED ALL ALONE
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE
I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE
AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE
NO TINSEL NO PRESENTS NOT EVEN A TREE
NO STOCKING BY THE MANTLE JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS
WITH MEDALS AND BADGES AWARDS OF ALL KINDS
A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT IT WAS DARK AND DREARY
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY
THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING SILENT ALONE
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER
NOT HOW I PICTURED A LONE BRITISH SOLDIER
WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO THE FLOOR FOR A BED

I REALISED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT
SOON ROUND THE WORLD THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY

THEY ALL ENJOY FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE
I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY ALONE
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME

THE VERY THOUGH BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY
THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE
'SANTA DON'T CRY THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE
I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM I DON'T ASK FOR MORE
MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY. MY CORPS'

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT I CONTINUED TO WEEP

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SAT AND SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHTS CHILL
I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD DARK NIGHT
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOUR SO WILLING TO FIGHT

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE
WHISPERED 'CARRY ON SANTA ITS CHRISTMAS DAY ALL IS SECURE'
ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT
'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT'

THIS POEM WAS WRITTEN BY A PEACE KEEPING SOLDIER STATIONED OVERSEAS
THE FOLLOWING IS HIS REQUEST I THINK IT IS REASONABLE.

PLEASE WOULD YOU DO ME THE KIND FAVOUR OF SENDING THIS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN

CHRISTMAS WILL BE COMING SOON AND SOME CREDIT IS DUE TO OUR BRITISH SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN FOR OUR BEING ABLE TO CELEBRATE THESE FESTIVITIES.
LETS TRY IN THIS SMALL WAY TO PAY A TINY BIT BACK OF WHAT WE OWE!



Merry Christmas to all.

[sassylass]

Merry Christmas to our service people, thank you for the sacrifices you make to protect us.

[oldmarine]

Many thanks to all service personnel wherever they are stationed for their hard work(on our behalf).
As an ex-serviceman I know what they are going through at this time of year and wish them all a "haste ye back".
Whatever your God is called hope he brings you home safely.

I join in with hotrod4 as a former serviceman in thanking all service personnel wherever they are stationed. I wish you God speed in returning safely to your families and friends.

[bobandag16]

Hope this picture sums it all up...........

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/grumpyhippo/_DSC0018a.jpg
forces veteran.this is the year. iremember worst xmas ever this year willbe good