Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Armistice day Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post ElephantStone Posted at 3:15 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 Dear Mods, On the 11th hour of the 11th day of this month, 2008, it will be 90 years since the end of the first world war. There will be very few people on lw whose ancestors had not fought in that war. It is also a day to remember all of those who have fallen in battle. I was thinking we could do our own thing on lw that could show our respect. Is it fair for me to make a topic at 11am GMT, to call for a 2 minute 'silence' of no posting in respect of the dead? Of course some will post, but a lot may not. Use a poppy as your avatar to show respect. Lest we forget.

Replies The Professional Posted at 7:41 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 Of course you can make the topic. But you'll only end up frustrated. The Last Magister Posted at 3:26 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 My ancestors fought on the German side...I'm still proud of him, he died during...his widow went to america after the WW and...yup. amiee Posted at 3:21 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 I think, regardless anyone else's opinion, it would be fair for you to make a topic and ask for the two minutes silence. It means a lot to you and other people, so go for it. ElephantStone Posted at 3:19 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 Quote: from ottoman673 at 11:18 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 I'ma correct you on a few things: 11th DAY and i'll show my respect properly. i knew i was missing something, but not saying 11th month confuddled me. ottoman673 Posted at 3:18 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 I'ma correct you on a few things: 11th DAY and i'll show my respect properly. bassguitarplayer2010 Posted at 3:17 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 Yep I cant believe it, my great grandfather fought in WWI on the frontlines and in the trenches on the Western Front La Motta Posted at 3:17 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 Some gobshites will post regardless! All 7 previous replies displayed.