Remembrance

When you go home,
Tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow, we gave our today

Kohima Epitaph.

This morning we attended the Service of Remembrance in Loughborough's Queens Park. Please see my other posts for more details.

During the two minutes silence at 11am, poppies are thrown from top of our town's war memorial, Loughborough Carillon. It was very moving indeed, and I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when I took this shot.

[Sophie]

Simply beautiful shot...

[Louise]

wonderful capture, I love the splash of red from the poppies.

[Fanny Brogden]

I bet........what a very moving gesture, have my own tears now!! Beautiful shot

[Alison Tomlin]

Wow that is an amazing way to remember. Love the words you chose.

[Paul Godfrey]

Good shot with the colour and just the right moment. Reminds me of the Albert Hall.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

What a wonderful tribute, thank you for catching the moment so that we could see it too.

[Jane Willis]

Wonderful - thanks for sharing

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

A beautiful tribute!

[Phil]

I can imagine how emotional that must have been.... those occasions are hard enough without such a moving sight.

[Pat Knowles]

Beautiful image of those poppies blowing in the wind!

[Sharon Lee]

Least we forget... Wonderful capture

[Simon]

Fantastic shot Sean

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

That is a fabulous shot! never seen that done anywhere.

[Bobbyj]

fantastic capture, love the colours

[Humphrey Hippo]

Beautiful & poignant.

[👑 AnaZad]

Fantastic capture of a unusual tradition to me.

[Mick]

Great shot Sean and a different, creative take on the normal type of Remembrance images.

[KWind]

FABULOUS!!! Do they throw the poppies every year?? I'd love to experience that!! FAv.

[Jen Hudson]

What a great capture of remembrance. When the poppies fall at the remembrance service it always chokes me up too.

[Ann Stenson]

This is just wonderful Sean!......What a special way to remember those souls who gave their lives for us!

[Jill]

Fantastic shot - those poppies are so vibrant and lively. Perfect for a day of remembrance!!

[Caryn]

That's such a dramatic display! Just stunning...

[Rachel Mackenzie]

Beautiful! and very poignant. Love the colours in this.

[Cathy Breen]

Wow, amazing tribute and wonderful capture.

[PasadenaRose]

That is a wonderful ceremony and tradition. You've captured it beautifully.

[8yearson]

I think that moment when bells toll and the 2 minute silence begins is always profoundly moving.... everyone has someone they have loved and lost and remember in this moment, along with all our war heroes and heroines. Poignant photo Sean.

[ladyjane]

Great capture. What a moving tribute.

[Linda Lorraine]

WOW. That is quite a moment to capture. Seems a lot of our countries are honoring our soldiers at this time.

[Michel Dumas]

Beautiful shot

[jerry plume]

This is awesome!

[Hubregt Visser]

Beautiful shot, especially when watched large. I definitely have to come on Saturday next year.

[Steve Angell]

Great shot!