WE WILL remember

Let us pledge ourselves anew to the service of God and our fellow men and
women: that we may help, encourage, and comfort others, and support those working for the relief of the needy and for the peace and welfare of the nations.

Lord God our Father, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all mankind,
in the cause of peace, for the relief of want and suffering, and for the praise
of your name. Guide us by your Spirit; give us wisdom; give us courage; give us
hope; and keep us faithful now and always. Amen.

The above is a quote from the Remeberance day service.

Today we processed through Wokingham to remember and to show respect for all those who have died in war. It's one of the only times that we wear the dress uniform for Red Cross. And it's probably the only time that it really is appropriate to have the right hat and shoes etc. There weren't many people there to watch who weren't in the parade itself, and most of the town probably didn't know that it happened at all. But it was right that we were there. That the parade happened and that wreathes were laid at the memorial.

At mass this morning the scouts reminded us that 1968 has been the only year since 1939 when noone from the forces has died in war. I don't know where that stat comes from or if it's true. But as the scouts prayed this morning: Lord, Give us more 1968s.