Any memorial speeches.

[Ward-Minter]

I am attending a memorial dinner for lost colleagues from Bosnia. As commanding officer I didn't lose any soldiers in my Corps but did sadly men indirectly under my office died or were severly injured.

I have spoken at many a do but this one is more "informal" and I do not wish to be too patriotic or actually mention the war too much.

What I am after is quotes etc that maintain dignity and taste but can be addressed to widows and widowers of armed servicemen. Not the standard military ones.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Manui Dat Cognitio Vires

[pega]

could be something like they are still close to us who we no longer see, their love and ours for them will not fade away or change as the seasons, their bravery gives us all strength and hope now and in the future they will always be remembered

[johnlambert]

Im ex RAMC SNCO

I would advise that you concentrate on the soldier's good humour, and dogged determination under duress and awful conditions, ( at least they were awful in 94-95 when I was there)

Kind Regards

[Ward-Minter]

My dear John what would we do without the RAMC. I owe you my life on more than one occassion.

God bless you dear sir.

Arduis Fidelis.

[derekpara]

!00% with johnlambert. In tight situations it's the humour that relieves the tension, but determination and loyalty that binds comrades together and sees you through. Love is not a word that most squaddies use, but in the end, that is what it is. I will stand by my mates - no matter what because I love them.

Good luck W-M. Remember ' When the going gets tough, the tough get going' You'll do well because your heart is in the right place, sir !