It seems that it's only if there's a 'personality' attending, be they Royal or Political, that such services of remembrance get the coverage. I think that the survivors and their families should have the front row seats and the 'hoi polloi' should stand waiting in line letting those 'left behind' take the salute.
By all means, parade for the Queen but don't forget those left to carry on alone without their personal heroes.
I do believe that military bands need to be at such events.
There's an immense sense of Pride in Military personnel given a rousing musical accompaniment. I can't listen to the likes of 'Nimrod' without a certain reverent reflective thought.


Lest we forget ALL the lives lost in conflict.

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What can be normal about life after such loss?
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