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**PhilSiswick** · 6th December 2006, 16:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

I really don't understand how people can be so bitter.

My view is that as long as a dive is done with respect and dignity to those who gave their lives - it helps to keep their memory alive whilst we remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we live free today.

I see no difference between paying our respects at a grave side, war memorials, in place like Flanders Fields at sites of other battles or beneath the waves where brave men gave their lives for their countries.

I'm with you on all 3 counts, with the addendum that we are likely to be among the very few who remember/honour those who gave their lives on the more obscure wrecks and in more far-flung locations.

Cheers,

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PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,101	Re: HMS Repulse Battle Cruiser Videos Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) I really don't understand how people can be so bitter. My view is that as long as a dive is done with respect and dignity to those who gave their lives - it helps to keep their memory alive whilst we remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we live free today. I see no difference between paying our respects at a grave side, war memorials, in place like Flanders Fields at sites of other battles or beneath the waves where brave men gave their lives for their countries. I'm with you on all 3 counts, with the addendum that we are likely to be among the very few who remember/honour those who gave their lives on the more obscure wrecks and in more far-flung locations. Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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