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Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:54 GMT 11:54 UK

I ignored the so-called remembrance events.

They have ceased to be about genuine remembrance and are now an exercise in war propaganda a deliberate attempt to use the real sacrifice of the past to justify the absurd political nonsense of the 'war on terror'. This is a grotesque insult to those who died in real conflicts that actually meant something.

Clive Gibson

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:53 GMT 11:53 UK

I'm a 55 year old Methodist local preacher and had the privilege of leading a small,largely elderly congregation for the morning service. Many of us would have friends or relatives affected by one or other of the conflicts, and this was, as always, an opportunity to remember, reflect,and, yes, shed tears too. Reading the names of the 7 lads killed since the previous Sunday was a token roll call, but powerful for all that.
For our tomorrow, they gave their today.

John Bedigan, North Shields

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:52 GMT 11:52 UK

I wonder,if we learnt any thing from past mistakes?Our prayers for the people killed for wrong or right reasons.I still wonder,what would have happened to the world without those wars?Even now you can see the need for violance to react to violance.My regrets and prayers are there for the bad things we do.May God bless and guide us all.

vinod patel

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:52 GMT 11:52 UK

"People don't hold ceremonies to remember the battle of Hastings etc, and that's what is going to happen here if we dont move forward."

Gas Mantle, Vote Gas Mantle, the voice of reason, United Kingdom

That's why we remember those who died in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and countless other conflicts that have taken place in the last 50 years or so and are still taking lives today. Remembrance continues with each generation. It would be a lucky generation that did not have to.

Thrusting Raspberry III, Eastbourne

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:46 GMT 11:46 UK

Remembrance Sunday is about all of the men & women who have lost their lives in conflict no matter when, where or why. The armed forces don't choose their battles, they are decided for them by our government. They deserve our unwavering support. The Legion raises £millions through the poppy appeal to support veterans old & new who live with the scars of war. Forget the politics, it's about showing our troops, especially out in Afghan, that we respect & admire them & that we remember the fallen.

Sophie, Newcastle

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:43 GMT 11:43 UK

No, but a minutes applause was EXPECTED of the audience at the football match I attended TO ESCAPE FROM DEPRESSING NEWS FROM AFGHANISTAN.
When will this forced obedience at matches cease?

william simpson, london

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:41 GMT 11:41 UK

Thank you to the BBC for screening the live Remembrance Day service from Camp Bastion. I managed to see my husband on this which was a great comfort for our family during his tour of duty.

D Webb, Norfolk

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:39 GMT 11:39 UK

The heroes of the Great Wars and the men and women who risk their lives in the name of our country should never be forgotten.
It might sound rather silly but I hope there comes a time where there are no survivors of a war in living existence at the Cenotaph but unfortunately today every generation has their own memories of War.

Simon, Brighton, UK

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:35 GMT 11:35 UK

I will refrain from responding to some of the negative comments here. The very fact that they have the freedom to dissent was bought by the lives of the others would probably be lost on them.

I watched the BBC's coverage of the Cenotaph parade. I initially thought that I had missed Gordon Brown bowing his head. However, having visited the ARmy Rumour SErvice forum it appears that there was not one to miss. Our Prime Minister's apparent contempt for the Forces is breathtaking.

[heraldicus], United Kingdom

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:33 GMT 11:33 UK

Whilst I am honoured to remember the fallen in all wars, I do find it somewhat ironic that Rememberance services are generally conducted with a Christian theme. Ironic because the founder of that faith was the ultimate pacifist, whose attitude to His enemies did not include taking up arms against them. Would a God who commanded that "thou shall not kill" and "love your enemies" condone any war? Christianity IS pacifism!
If anything is truly secular, then it is surely the act of war!

Richard Collins, Cleveleys, United Kingdom

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:33 GMT 11:33 UK

The british empire mentality just won't die with people
there are no more just wars today, only killing of innocent women & children in afganistan & Iraq in the name of western freedom & democracy. what total brainwashed propoganda

tyson, USA

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:32 GMT 11:32 UK

To those who condemn the Remembrance Service - remember - if it wasn't for those killed protecting us and fighting against the evil that was the Hitler regime you wouldn't be able to make those disparaging comments.

Jeff Martin, Solihull, United Kingdom

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:30 GMT 11:30 UK

I was marching with my pipe band yesterday as I have done for many years in many towns across the country. I have never served in the armed forces but believe it is important to pay respect to those fallen and those serving.
Rememberance Sunday is not a day for political point scoring or lobbying - it is purely to recognise the effort of the soldier, sailor and airman.
I was pleased with the number of children as they must learn how hard won are our freedoms and also the vagaries of war.

[Mabozza1969], Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:28 GMT 11:28 UK

How many times have we remembered now?

Not once have we learned!

That would be Telling, Lancaster, United Kingdom

Added: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 11:24 GMT 11:24 UK

I was working in a large warehouse on Sunday with a lot of Poles. I was struck by the fact that they insisted on everyone stopping and observing the 2 minutes silence and I thought of all the Polish airmen who died in WWII serving in the RAF and probably saved the day during the Battle of Britain. Go and visit the Polish War Memorial on the A40 by Northolt airbase and you will see a wall with all the squadrons they were in.

Matt, Milton Keynes