Real men don't cry

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:26 pm

Except when they watch this commercial for Sainsbury's a U.K. supermarket.
And as most of you know, the story is true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM

Want to wish everyone on earth, friend and foe, the true spirit of Christmas in their hearts, even if for but a few hours.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:59 pm

Nice. Happy Christmas.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:02 pm

Thanks Bill, both of My Grandfathers served in WW 1. I have Tom's Bible and shaving kit , and Oliver's Colt 1911 .45acp. They will both bring You to TEARS... The Colt despite having a crack in the magazine still shoots like new. Both of these fine Gent's rarely spoke of what happened... "over there".

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:52 pm

That is good!!

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:46 pm

.45Colt,you are one fortunate man to have both grandfathers' World War I gear.
God bless them.

boolitshooter · Post by **boolitshooter** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:20 pm

Watched that and now everything is blurry. Thanks
Merry Christmas to All.
Steve

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:53 pm

Bill in Oregon wrote:.45Colt,you are one fortunate man to have both grandfathers' World War I gear.
God bless them.

+1.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:01 pm

My Uncle Mac was at the Bulge...It stressed him enough that he lost about half his hair over night. He didn't talk much either, but about 1982 he shot himself....

No one whatsoever saw that one coming.....

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:44 pm

Thanks for sharing!

Gaucho Gringo · Post by **Gaucho Gringo** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:23 pm

My maternal grandfather served in France during WWI. I never heard him say anything about it but years after his death my grandmother framed his pictures and medals and gave it me. In it is his pay book and various other things. She also gave me various pieces of trench art that had been made out of artillery shell casings. After my dad died my mom made me a similar one for me as my dad was a Marine in WWII. Needless to say I treasure them both.

Chris83716 · Post by **Chris83716** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:18 am

Sad to think about how many lives were needlessly lost. Very interesting article in Saturday's wall street journal about the Christmas truce. I believe it would have been over if left to the common man.

.... dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.....

Chris

bdhold · Post by **bdhold** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:38 am

If you havent' seen The Lost Battalion, put it on your list.

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