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Published Date: 09 November 2009
WITH thoughtfulness and with dignity, the country fell silent at 11am yesterday to honour those who have given their lives to ensure life and liberty at home.
It seemed some years ago that the Remembrance parades were becoming an anachronism, destined to fade as our memories of the two world wars faded. But with Iraq and now Afghanistan, the sacrifice of soldiers has made the observance of the two minute s...



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  • Last Updated: 08 November 2009 9:20 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
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