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We've had more than our share of problems with the sound system over the years but yesterday it behaved and a truly great rendition of the last post was delivered with perfection.
Dignity and respect delivered all round.

 

Most kids round me were very respectful of the playing of the last post and were the same in the minutes silence, Believe me they get it and most will pay respects at armistice events

 

I'm only 23, and I can tell you for now alot of us understand the sacrifices men and women have made for us, some more recent, some along time ago. Every Rememberence Sunday I pay my respects, order my sunday league team to do a minutes silence pre kick off, things like that. The last post is a very poignant music sound no matter what age, but I agree, others similar to my age dont understand the debt and gratitude the fallen, and active soldiers, deserve.

 

Agree it was lovely. Unfortunately I was one of the numpties who talked afterwards as I thought the refs first whistle was the end of it!

 

The best tribute to the fallen ever from city moving and fitting

 

Yes, very moving.

I also had tears in my eyes.

I'm 71 so I know about the sacrifices that my Dad and his generation made.

Not sure it's appreciated by some of todays youngsters.

 

Agreed it was truly wonderful, and moving

 

Yes, I'll echo the OP on this.

 

Yes agree it was really well done by whoever played it,

 

Got to agree - Absolute Class

 

Really class brought tears to my eyes

 

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heres the guy.

 

Want to echo the comments on how beautiful and moving the Lat Post was.
I was moved and tearful. Also confused when the whistle was blown at the start of the minutes silence, as we're many others who started to clap. Probably clapped to applaud the perfectly played rendition?

 

I'm 40 and i've always paid my respects, understood the sacrifices given by those who died and were involved in all the wars of our modern lifetimes.
I will always make sure my son who is 7 will understand and respect the same as i do.
Which is why i say its the parents of todays kids who are the ignorant ones.
The 30-50 year olds who are too busy looking at their phones or tv's, who are to blame for the shameful ignorance of our war veterans, elderley who lived through the hard years of war, and the memories of those who gave up their lives

 

I stood up and took my hat off, something people of my generation do automatically. I also wouldn't dream of either moving about or uttering a word. Unfortunately, this didn't apply to several people around me in the kop. I don't know if they don't care or don't know what's expected of them. Nevertheless, it was a moving moment.

 

I agree that it was beautifully played. It helps that it was played on a cornet rather than a bugle because it's easier to hit the notes accurately, I'm told. But still very movingly played.
What I don't understand is why it was done this weekend. Remembrance Sunday is next week.

 

Last home game before it mate, it will still happen next week at Shrews as that's their home game closest to it.

 

Yes you remember and respect those who fought but at some stage you also need to move on. I do think there have been instances where world wars have been politicised for peoples own gain. Not hating Germany doesn't mean you don't appreciate sacrifices. I've got down off my soapbox

 

Brought a lump to my throat . Always moves me, arrived in JCT as it started and myself and others paused at the top of the steps in respect with other late arrivals.