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    My D-Day Remembrance Watch....

    70 years ago the one owner of this military issue Omega Seamaster 300 was landing at Normandy.

    He would spend nearly 40 years in the army rising to
    Lieutenant Colonel (QM) and receive the MBE for his military service wearing this watch.

    Today I wore it with ENORMOUS pride in honour of him and all those that gave their lives in order that we may have ours today.


    The sun is shining for them all today....




    D-Day troupe just before the off....he is bottom row 6th from right




    With Prince Philip....




    Blue Dress...




    He passed away a couple of years ago but lead a full and happy life. Maybe no day was more important than that one 70 years ago though....


    RIP 'Topper' Brown




    (I don't normally share personal pics from my collection but thought today was appropriate - please don't copy or share them elsewhere though, I'm only posting them here)

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    You must be very proud. Thanks for sharing.

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    Boys service 1937




    Boys Service Re-union 40 years later!




    Long Marston....




    Proper beer glasses!


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    Great pics, story, watch and most importantly, man. We should all be eternally grateful for those who fought and gave their lives for us. Thanks for sharing.

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    Very appropriate post, enjoyed reading, thank you for taking the time to share.

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    Wonderful! Heros and kings among men.

    And that omega is stunning.

    Thanks for sharing

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    Very nice Jason, they don't make 'em like that anymore - the watch or the man.

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    Great pictures thanks for sharing

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    A watch but much more importantly a man to be truly proud off. Thanks for sharing.

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    Thanks for sharing the pics, the sacrifice these men and women made for us will never be surpassed and you should feel very proud of owning such a precious item.

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    Great watch and a great story. Thanks for sharing.

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    Thanks for posting - a gentleman of Engineers to boot. I'm a bit worried about them wearing Flecktarn-pattern Service Dress in the Long Marston photo, though.
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Thanks for the post. You must be very proud to own such a piece. I visited the cemetery at Arromanches when I was 12 years old. The memory will never leave me.

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    Thanks for sharing.

    My late father was in the Royal Navy in WW2, he served on one of the landing ships. He never said a lot about it and never went back again!

    Paul

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    RIP. Honour to share it.
    S.

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    Today, was a very proud moment for us all.

    It was an honour & a pleasure to watch the vents of today unfold.

    And to listen to the amazing bravery of all those who took park

    And a fantastic tribute to those who sadly did not.

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    What a man, and what a watch

    Thanks for posting

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    I thank you for sharing that. It is threads such as these that help personalise what I fear dims in our collective memories. They keep the light burning bright. well done.

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    Thanks for taking the time to post this - a very personal story.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    Thanks for posting - a gentleman of Engineers to boot. I'm a bit worried about them wearing Flecktarn-pattern Service Dress in the Long Marston photo, though.
    Good spot - yes the Engineers - first in and last out!

    Sadly the Long Marston photo has started to corrode with age and gives that Flecktarn look all over....it's just the photo.

    Maybe you would prefer this one CB of the LM hockey team!


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    Quote Originally Posted by 964RS View Post
    Maybe you would prefer this one CB of the LM hockey team!
    I'm not so sure; I think that one belongs on the sartorial mistakes thread. The RSM (or would it have been Depot Sergeant Major?) is missing the unit flash on his hockey shirt and there are three different types of footwear .
    Last edited by Carlton-Browne; 7th June 2014 at 07:06. Reason: haitch, my dear boy.
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    If only that watch could talk, what stories it could tell.

    A very special watch, very special photographs, a very special man and very special memories.

    Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
    Best Regards - Peter

    I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.

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    Thanks for sharing, great post.

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    Great sentiment, real shame one of his grandkids isnt wearing it but it is in good hands
    RIAC

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    Thanks for sharing.

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    nice!!

    My family are all Forces through and through!! great to see the respect for our Forces still exists in others! :-)
    Wear it with pride, you wouldn't be wearing it atall if it wasn't for those guys and gals that sacrificed so much so we could live the life we lead now!!!!

    Chris
    Last edited by subchris; 8th June 2014 at 00:11.

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    Superb.

    On the occasions when I have met any WW2 veterans it has always been an inspiration to talk to them and a privilege to share a beer.

    They were true heroes whose sacrifices really did change our world for the better.

    May they all rest in peace.

    Michael

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    Thanks for sharing that a real insight. All it makes me think of that all personal who landed on that beach must of been so brave it is on belief.

    Superb looking watch as well.

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    Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

    R
    Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.

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    That's a great story, unfortunately others weren't so lucky. My wife's father served throughout the war and was killed by a sniper on 7 April 1945. My wife never knew her father and it's been a source of grief throughout her life.



    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Great story,great pics ,great watch

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