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Maggy 16-03-2011 15:54
Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-12757984

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Wootton Bassett is to be the first town in more than 100 years to get the title of "Royal" in recognition of its efforts to honour the UK's war dead.
A generous recognition.Well deserved.:)

Caff 16-03-2011 15:58
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35193966)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-12757984



A generous recognition.Well deserved.:)
Oh me goodness! Oh,yes. :) So pleased.

007stuart 16-03-2011 16:22
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An excellent idea and a fitting tribute to those who stand in silence as a mark of respect to our gallant fallen servicemen.

It always fills me with emotion to see the masses of silent people paying tribute to those who give their lives for us.

I only wish I could be there before it ends.

Sirius 16-03-2011 16:25
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35193966)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-12757984



A generous recognition.Well deserved.:)
:clap:

Well done

papa smurf 16-03-2011 16:33
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Great news -lets hope the traitors stay away and spew their bile filled hatred elsewhere in future .

Sirius 16-03-2011 16:53
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 35194007)
Great news -lets hope the traitors stay away and spew their bile filled hatred elsewhere in future .
So i wonder which town if any will take over when they start using Brize Norton.

There is always one

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Graham Smith from Republic, which campaigns for a democratic alternative to the monarchy, said although his group shared the nation's respect for the armed forces he disagreed with the renaming of Wootton Bassett.

"The country can be proud of its armed forces without tying them up with royalty.
A repatriation through Wootton Bassett Leamington Spa and Tunbridge Wells also have the Royal title as part of their name

"It is time we should be removing 'Royal' from town names, not adding to them."
what a pillock

MovedGoalPosts 16-03-2011 16:58
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Apparently the likely route from Birze Norton to John Radcliffe is via the A40 so no towns to go through. It's what made the Wooton Basset spontanious memorial tributes so remarkable, that they were also unique.

Kymmy 16-03-2011 17:00
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:clap:

A good decision

alferret 16-03-2011 17:09
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
An excellent decision :)

joglynne 16-03-2011 18:04
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
A very fitting reward for the people of this small town who have done so much to help the families and friends of the fallen servicemen and women. Such a stalwart show of respect deserved to be publicly acknowledged and I can't think of a better way than has been done to-day.

Hom3r 16-03-2011 18:38
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I'm sure I read a while ago they they didn't want a "Royal" title.

But I guess that was BS.

But they 100% deserve it.

frogstamper 17-03-2011 22:52
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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35194089)
I'm sure I read a while ago they they didn't want a "Royal" title.

But I guess that was BS.

But they 100% deserve it.
As a republican it doesn't matter to me one way or the other, but if the good people of Wooton Basset are happy to have this recognition then thats all that matters, irrespective if your for or against the monarchy its an honour for the people really, not the town.

dazzer89 18-03-2011 05:55
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Well done to Wootton Bassett they deserve it.

Scary 18-03-2011 10:00
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they really deserve it for what they do the amount of respect they show should be an example to all

Russ 18-03-2011 12:45
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Originally Posted by 007stuart (Post 35193994)

It always fills me with emotion to see the masses of silent people paying tribute to those who give their lives for us.
I know this is going to make me unpopular but....are they really giving their lives for us?

Don't get me wrong, they've got more balls than I ever will and I certainly support any mark of respect to those who die in battle but when people say "they're fighting for our country" and "giving their lives for us", there's something wrong there.

They're not fighting for our country - we're not at war with anyone. Forget the "War on Terror", that's just a soundbite and is no more valid than a domestic "war on drugs".

Sure they're fighting a conflict, and many are tragically being killed as a result. They deserve recognition and respect for that and I wear a poppy with pride around each Rememberance day. But fighting for our country? Giving their lives for us? I don't buy that.

Caff 18-03-2011 14:01
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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35194997)
I know this is going to make me unpopular but....are they really giving their lives for us?

Don't get me wrong, they've got more balls than I ever will and I certainly support any mark of respect to those who die in battle but when people say "they're fighting for our country" and "giving their lives for us", there's something wrong there.

They're not fighting for our country - we're not at war with anyone. Forget the "War on Terror", that's just a soundbite and is no more valid than a domestic "war on drugs".

Sure they're fighting a conflict, and many are tragically being killed as a result. They deserve recognition and respect for that and I wear a poppy with pride around each Rememberance day. But fighting for our country? Giving their lives for us? I don't buy that.
Can't disagree, Russ,
but in my eyes they represented their country and were bought back to home turf with respect.
If the folks of Wootton Bassett feel that their patriotism has been recognised and are glad about it then so am I.

Maggy 18-03-2011 16:05
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35194997)
I know this is going to make me unpopular but....are they really giving their lives for us?

Don't get me wrong, they've got more balls than I ever will and I certainly support any mark of respect to those who die in battle but when people say "they're fighting for our country" and "giving their lives for us", there's something wrong there.

They're not fighting for our country - we're not at war with anyone. Forget the "War on Terror", that's just a soundbite and is no more valid than a domestic "war on drugs".

Sure they're fighting a conflict, and many are tragically being killed as a result. They deserve recognition and respect for that and I wear a poppy with pride around each Rememberance day. But fighting for our country? Giving their lives for us? I don't buy that.
Sorry I have to disagree entirely especially in regards to your words on War on Terror.We are at war with terrorists who view us as an enemy..7/7 proved that and the 55 civilian lives lost as a result.Just because the war on terror they are fighting is in another country makes their sacrifice no less tragic.

Hom3r 16-10-2011 13:30
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Today it has been renamed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15325154

denphone 16-10-2011 13:31
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Thats great news and they deserve it totally.

Sirius 16-10-2011 13:37
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Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety

Kingofthedead4 16-10-2011 13:39
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35316432)
Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety
Agree 100%

denphone 16-10-2011 13:41
Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35316432)
Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety
:clap:


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