British Movement members and activists gather on Remembrance Sunday not to glorify war, but to remember its terrible cost. We remember the young men who left their homes, their families and their loved ones, many never to return.
We remember the children who grew up without fathers. We remember that behind every uniform was a human being, with hopes, dreams and a future that was often cruelly taken away. We remember not only our own fallen, but also the suffering of ordinary people on all sides of the conflicts that shaped our history.
The words ‘No More Brothers Wars’ serve as a reminder of the human tragedy of brother nations fighting one another. A plea for an end to conflicts between peoples who share history, geography, culture, family connections and common humanity.
In Leeds, a contingent of racial nationalists, both old and new, attended the Remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph in the city centre. The occasion was particularly poignant for us this year, as it was the first since the passing of our comrade, Ian Asquith. Ian had always attended with his family and friends, laying a wreath on behalf of all Leeds Nationalists.
Before he passed away, Ian made his friends promise that they would continue the tradition in his memory. His son and daughter, together with a close group of friends, ensured that his wishes were honoured. Afterwards, they made their way to his favourite local pub, where a plaque was unveiled in his memory.
As we walked through Leeds city centre, we couldn’t help but notice that the vast majority of our ‘new’ British citizens strolling about seemingly carefree, were not wearing poppies. They probably didn’t even know or care that it was Remembrance Day.
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Main Image: BM North West.
Middle Image: BM NW.
Bottom Image: BM Leeds.
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