Today’s minutes of silence and reflection are not merely for the Great War but for those who have suffered since then and who suffer today : soldiers and civilians; the doctors, nurses, charity volunteers and journalists who try to save lives and to broadcast the news to make us all aware of what is happening, thereby perhaps entreating all sides to sit down and talk.
Looking forwards eight months to next August, Highclere is going to be again transformed into a hospital. Almina Carnarvon one of my predecessors, rolled up her sleeves, designated herself head matron here and set about nursing the soldiers returning desperately injured from the Front as early as September 1914. It is a remarkable story of courage and dedication, of excellent nursing skills and a gift for healing. It is about saving lives and helping them heal mentally as well as physically.
I hope we can remember what she did and contribute in a practical way on that day, through sponsorship of the events around the Castle, the plane displays, car displays, horses, medics and doctors who work in today’s wars. We hope to stand together with all those whose people fought and died, whichever side they were on. The money raised can be focused on helping veterans from different countries, or doctors and efforts to support refugees in Syria for example. Highclere is fortunate to be most recognisable so we can demonstrably help in different ways as well as welcome many visitors to Highclere on that day.
It is indeed important to remember what happened, and all the sacrifices that were made, but perhaps even more important, as you say, to talk to each other and try to bring help also to those who are suffering today in wars that are so brutal und completelöy unnecessary. Greetings from Germany, Valerie
It is indeed so important not to forget all services needed during wars. However, it would be great if there could be an end to war and to be committed to having peace throughout our smaller world. I pray for our folks involved in wars but more so for PEACE!
I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in July of 2011. November 11th, 2011, 11-11-11 that is, was the day I finished my final round of chemotherapy. With two surgeries and 33-rounds of radiation that finished the following Spring, this day of “cease-fire” will forever carry a place deep in my heart, in a very literal way.
When it comes to war and battles, be them epic outer-world-stage, or deep in the soul, we each have our journey. My compassion for soldiers who fight everywhere has exponentially expanded, from my personal perspective on this sacred day of November 11th. Thank you for this post.
I pray for no more war, for lasting peace, and always, a clarity in remembrance.
Hello Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Highclere Castle is one of the most amazing places in Britain and it is in the first place which I want to visit in England. I am very interested in the history and culture of Britain.For these reasons,I want to have your books but I am in Istanbul ,Turkey and I do not know how can I reach them . Do you think there is one of them here ? Blessings from Turkey
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