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Dame Vera Lynn

Post by tamada » June 18, 2020, 4:35 pm

The forces' sweetheart.

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by 747man » June 18, 2020, 4:57 pm

Dame Vera Lynn dead at 103: Britain's wartime sweetheart who sang 'We'll Meet Again' dies surrounded by her family - as Boris Johnson leads tributes to singer who 'uplifted our country in our darkest hours'
Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn entertained troops with morale-boosting frontline visits during WWII
Family say they are 'deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers'
It comes just weeks after Dame Vera spoke of remembering 'the brave boys and what they sacrificed for us'
Queen referenced title of her wartime song when she told the country during lockdown: 'We will meet again'

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by Doodoo » June 18, 2020, 5:23 pm

RIP
My Father a WW2 Vet sang your songs
A GREAT Lady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5C4meGkNyc

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by Khun Paul » June 18, 2020, 5:39 pm

RIP seen her a few times at Military events . A loss to all of the Armed forces

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by dunroaming » June 18, 2020, 5:41 pm

RIP did a wonderful job for our country when we needed it the most, till we meet again

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by Wee Jimmy » June 18, 2020, 5:45 pm

RIP. Vera Lynn. A Great singer whom I listen to often.

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Vera Lynn

Post by Laan Yaa Mo » June 18, 2020, 9:36 pm

After 103 years on this planet and an inspiration to English-speaking allies in the Second World War, Vera Lynn has died. "We'll Meet Again", thanks for the memories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5C4meGkNyc
You only pass through this life once, you don't come back for an encore.

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Re: Vera Lynn

Post by Stantheman » June 19, 2020, 1:49 am

Already saw this on earlier post

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Re: Dame Vera Lynn

Post by pal52 » June 21, 2020, 9:07 am

Nice story about her life by Roger Crutchley in Bangkok Post.
RIP

https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opi ... sweetheart

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