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As Chair of the Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans I am responsible for organising many events that commemorate our WWII service personnel. Some are small and personal whilst others are very large and require a lot of co-ordination between the various groups that participate. I have always subscribed to my Girl Guide motto of ‘Always be prepared.’ You don’t just have a plan A, there is always a Plan B, C and often a D. And apart from me knowing the plan, it’s so important that all involved understand it too. Making allowances for things getting ‘lost in translation’ is something else I have learned to factor in, working with our colleagues from the Czech and Slovak communities. However, last Sunday morning as I stared out at the howling wind and rain prior to our commemorative event at Brookwood cemetery it seemed to me that not one of my plans was going to deal with the awful weather. As I stood there wracking my brains as to what was the best course of action my husband calmly said, “So what’s your DRP then?”. “DRP?” “Yes, your Disaster Recovery Plan. The thing you plan to do when the worst-case scenario happens”. The nearest thing I had got to that was always a prayer the week before to ask for dry weather. So far in 13 events I hadn’t needed anything more than that. We’d had some close shaves, but never all out rain like Sunday morning. I realised I did not have one, the show had to go on and I had to hope that anyone who was still happy to turn up would have wellies and umbrellas and waterproofs. Feeling despondent that all the hard work I had done to get to this point would be of little use I checked my phone and saw some text messages. Expecting them to be people cancelling I was astounded to see that all said exactly the opposite. They all said they still intended to be there. If our veterans could put up with the wet and flooded conditions of Normandy during WWII, we can cope with an hour or two of rain to remember them! In fact, as it turned out the weather seemed to bring everyone together in a ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ manner. And to top it all not long after I started the event using my planned ‘shortened version’, the skies brightened, and the rain stopped, and the sun started to push through. My prayers seemed to be answered. I noted despite everything we still had similar numbers of attendees to our last event in May, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. However, I have learned a valuable lesson. You can be sure by next May I will have a full DRP in place on top of the usual Plans, A, B, C and D.

Here’s the final part of my piece about Normandy 1944, focusing on the devastating impact of the liberation on the region’s cities and towns - and on the terrors experienced by its civilians.

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Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Message🇺🇸 https://lnkd.in/gtjDq9Vf Join us in this heartfelt Memorial Day message as we take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Memorial Day isn't just the unofficial start of summer; it’s a time to reflect on the courage and commitment of our fallen heroes. What We Cover: Memorial Day Significance: Discover why Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend. Learn about its importance and how we can honor those who have given their lives in service. Weekend Wishes: We wish everyone a happy and safe weekend filled with family, friends, and fun, but with a mindful pause to remember our fallen service members. Upcoming Content: Stay tuned for a special Memorial Day video coming on Monday and the return of our podcast next week with an exciting review of two episodes. Explore the true meaning of Memorial Day with us and find out ways you can pay tribute to our heroes. Don’t miss this heartfelt episode—your comments and feedback are always welcome as we continue to build our community. Call-to-Action: Join us as we explore the essence of Memorial Day and remember those who sacrificed for our freedoms. Hit the like button, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more engaging content. If you can’t support our servicemen and women, veterans, and first responders, feel free to get in front of them. Let's honor together. #PatrioticVideo #RememberingSacrifice #PatrioticTribute #UltimateSacrifice #HonoringFallen

WHAT IS YOUR MISSION? I believe it is sad, when an organisation loses or misses, its real mission. And if this entity is an NGO, with a noble stated mission, then the consequences of a misplaced mission can be considerable for a community. Mission Statements are always interesting to me!! When they are crafted, they tell an interesting story of how clearly the organisation has thought out the reason for its existence. Here is what one authority states: "My uncle once told me that during World War 11, if an unidentified soldier appeared suddenly in the dark and could not state his mission, he was automatically shot without question"(Laurie Jones). All stakeholders must be able to memorise the mission and say it from memory. YET we see some very long missions around! How about yours? Acknowledgements: Quote above from: The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and Life. By Laurie Beth Jones

#latest #Episode 31 Amphibious Assaults  A potential future Pacific War will likely include Amphibious attacks on various islands. Looking back at the last such conflict in the region, are there any lessons to be learned? This discussion by our military history team examines 4 such campaigns: Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Leyte, and Okinawa. https://lnkd.in/eBEPs-P8