The ultimate sacrifice
My father served in the RAF during World War II.
Sundry other family members have served in the armed forces, notably the Black Watch.
So I observed the today - admittedly while driving through the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, listening to the wireless.
It may be my imagination but I think the guys shepherding the traffic through the semi-permanent roadworks in that thoroughfare appeared to be bowing their heads a little in acknowledgement of the hour.
It is a tiny gesture, a scintilla of respect for sacrifice made.
Dignified silence
Further, one may protest against war and militarism yet offer respect to those who fought and died.
At the very least, they and their descendants are entitled to dignified silence, if that is what they request.
I must confess that I have little patience with those who attach notes of protest to their commemoration. It seems to me those are for another day, another hour.
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