Condolence Letter From British Comrade in Arms

This note brought tears to my eyes for the first time in this tragedy.

1 posted on 09/12/2001 7:21:01 AM PDT by fishtank

bump so people will see this

2 posted on 09/12/2001 7:52:26 AM PDT by fishtank

The feeling is widespread. We are ready to stand with you and fight the enemy, wherever that enemy may be.

Rest assured, as Mrs. Thatcher once told Ronaldus Maximus, in us you have an ally that is "valiant, steadfast and true".

Regards, Ivan

LET US GO FORWARD TOGETHER

3 posted on 09/12/2001 8:02:01 AM PDT by MadIvan

CNN showed the Union Jack on 10 Downing Street as being at half mast.

4 posted on 09/12/2001 8:05:30 AM PDT by Tree of Liberty

5 posted on 09/12/2001 8:07:29 AM PDT by BlueCrab

Thank you, thank you very much...

6 posted on 09/12/2001 8:08:34 AM PDT by fishtank

To: Tree of Liberty

I believe it is half mast over Buckingham Palace as well. Her Majesty sent a letter of condolence to America and will be attending the memorial at St. Paul's in London on Friday.

Regards, Ivan

7 posted on 09/12/2001 8:08:36 AM PDT by MadIvan

8 posted on 09/12/2001 9:18:31 AM PDT by fishtank

As a former Brit and proud American, I give you my thanks. We Americans will see who our friends really are when we retaliate. I've no doubt that Britain will be standing next to us, but very few others. Good luck in the coming fight to our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic.

9 posted on 09/12/2001 9:24:19 AM PDT by RoughDobermann

To: RoughDobermann

I believe the others will be Israel, Canada and Australia. But that is about it. However, united, we will win.

Regards, Ivan

10 posted on 09/12/2001 9:29:52 AM PDT by MadIvan

For the first time ever.....I was touched by the words of Tony Blair yesterday. I'm glad you guys are with us.

God help those that are not.

11 posted on 09/12/2001 9:33:22 AM PDT by lovecraft

For the first time ever.....I was touched by the words of Tony Blair yesterday.

Yes, that was a unique experience for me as well! But the country is pulling together, it is a time of reckoning on this side of the Atlantic too.

Parliament is going to be discussing this issue on Friday - I will keep everyone posted.

Regards, Ivan

12 posted on 09/12/2001 9:37:01 AM PDT by MadIvan

I believe the others will be Israel, Canada and Australia. But that is about it. However, united, we will win.

Yep, and maybe throw in the Germans. Anyone want to bet on the French?

13 posted on 09/12/2001 9:38:13 AM PDT by RoughDobermann

To: fishtank, MadIvan

I remember, as a kid, hearing this song from the Kinks. It was clear to me then that the people of England, and probably most of Europe, would not stand for America being left hanging.

I don't think we were falling then, and I don't think we are now, but friends always are a help.

Catch Me Now I'm Falling
Written by: Ray Davies
Published by: Davray Music Ltd.
I remember, when you were down
And you needed a helping hand
I came to feed you
But now that I need you
You won't give me a second glance
Now I'm calling all citizens from all over the world
This is Captain America calling
I bailed you out when you were down on your knees
So will you catch me now I'm falling

Help me now I'm calling you
Catch me now I'm falling
I'm in your hands, it's up to you
Catch me now I'm falling

I remember when you were down
You would always come running to me
I never denied you and I would guide you
Through all of your difficulties
Now I'm calling all citizens from all over the world
This is Captain America calling
I bailed you out when you were down on your knees
So will you catch me now I'm falling

Help me now I'm calling you
Catch me now I'm falling
I'm in your hands, it's up to you
Catch me now I'm falling

When you were broke you would come to me
And I would always pull you round
Now I call your office on the telephone
And your secretary tells me that she's sorry,
But, you've gone out of town.

This is Captain America calling
This is Captain America calling

Help me now I'm calling you
Catch me now I'm falling
I'm in your hands, it's up to you
Catch me now I'm falling

Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling

I stood by you through all of your depressions
And I lifted you when you were down
Now it's your chance to do the same for me
I call your office and your secretary tells me
That you've gone out of town

This is Captain America calling
This is Captain America calling

Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling

I was the one who always bailed you out
Of your depressions and your difficulties
I never thought that you would let me down
But the next time you're in trouble
Better not come running to me

Now I'm calling all citizens from all over the world
This is Captain America calling
I bailed you out when you were down on your knees
So will you catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling

Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling
Catch me now I'm falling

I am pretty sure the secretaries will not be telling Bush that you've gone out of town.

14 posted on 09/12/2001 9:39:38 AM PDT by Hugh Akston

I have no idea why your post got to me like it did, but it did. Thanks for your words.

15 posted on 09/12/2001 9:41:50 AM PDT by riley1992

To: To our British Comrades

God Bless America, the United Kingdom and God Save the Queen!

16 posted on 09/12/2001 9:44:21 AM PDT by Alkhin

In addition to attending the Memorial Service on Friday, Her Majesty has ordered a special changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace tomorrow at 11.30a.m. BST. The Amercian national anthem will be played, followed by two minutes of silence.

At the Memorial Service on Friday, an unprecedented THREE minutes of silence will be observed.

Britain shares the shock and sorrow of these attrocities.

17 posted on 09/12/2001 9:49:41 AM PDT by Churchillspirit

To: RoughDobermann

I'm not sure about France, but I have no doubt about our German friends and a warm thanks to all you limeys :-)

18 posted on 09/12/2001 8:09:38 PM PDT by virgil

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