After the First World War, the tradition of remembering the war dead started. Rightly so as it is important that we remember the futility, horror and ultimate outcome of conflict. No one really wins, we just get to stand around afterwards regretting our actions and licking our societal and economic wounds. On 23rd March 2020 the British Government inflicted the most grievous measures on the British people in the name of public safety. The result has largely been swept under the rug. Inquiries have revealed some of the extent of the death and psychological damage and the results are in the public record for anyone who cares to look.
In summary people were left to die alone and afraid, children had their childhood stolen, illnesses went undiagnosed resulting in premature death and unnecessary suffering, risies in alcohol related deaths, sharp increases in aggressive cancers, obesity rising, the list goes on. On a more sinister note the incidence of infant trauma in A&E departments rose during that time as well which indicates that many young families were probably close to breaking point. Those poor little children, what on earth did they go through? The tragedy didn’t end there, it went up a gear as untried, untested and fairly ineffective medications were foisted upon the British people, killing some and injuring over 400,000 more (that’s what was reported to the UK MHRA so there will be many more out there).
Have a read of this recent speech in the House of Commons on the subject:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025-01-16/debates/4BF8018B-9662-427B-A580-2EBB7770D164/details#contribution-55189C73-1BC2-4F2C-A990-04CB531CE567
or this interesting talk by a highly qualified scientist in respiratory disease research and drug development:
https://rumble.com/v5txdjb-dr.-mike-yeadon-silver-bullet-video.html
Those who forget the lessons of history are destined to repeat them, which I presume is why we teach history in our schools. The most important lessons of history are remembered by regular repetition through annual ceremonies and festivals such as Remembrance Day and Christmas. Great Britain developed the concept of Common Law and the rights of man and these have been steadily undermined until they were finally ignored on that "fateful day" at 8:30pm, on 23 March 2020.
The UK Commission on COVID Commemoration’s final report recommended a “National Day of Reflection" on the 1st Sunday in March. Having read it, I found the tone of the report somewhat sinister in nature particularly the section on remembrance vs reflection, and education. Both elements and other aspects of the report appear to dumb down the fundamentally egregious nature of the government’s actions and emphasise the nature of the “efforts” made by some, many of which we now know to have been be full of mistakes, not least the “scientific” advice given to lock us all up!
I think the important thing is to “remember” exactly what happened rather than try to whitewash the horror away with self congratulatory nonsense. As a society we need to acknowledge and “own” our mistakes in their unvarnished detail.
Perhaps we should pass on to future generations a new Day of Remembrance to remember those innocent souls taken from us too early and those that suffered so much harm, in some cases beyond meaningful repair. That’s it, not the "efforts" or the "sacrifices" or the "science" just the harm. It is also worth noting that this state sponsored “Day of Reflection” does not appear to have caught on so it is unlikely to teach our descendants much at all.
As an alternative, I propose that we set aside the output of this report (I wonder how much it cost?) and instead carry out a simple Act of Remembrance on 23rd March regardless of the day of the week. I suggest a 2 minute silence at the time of the announcement 8:30pm, followed by a short ceremony for all faiths and none, remembering, and giving thanks for, the lives of those so cruelly, unnecessarily, taken and damaged.
It might be something that could be carried out locally at Stand in the Park venues, in the home and maybe even larger gatherings in major cities such as Hyde Park in London. I think it would be an opportunity for those affected by this outrageous act to come together, remember their experiences and remind themselves that they are not alone because many (particularly the vaccine damaged) have been shunned, mocked and ignored in their pain and suffering.
I have put together a short ceremony on the next page which I hope anyone would feel able to use or adapt regardless of their religious conviction. Please feel free to re-publish it too. I have included a couple of hymns which celebrate the triumph of love and goodness over evil. Besides, singing is good for the soul and good for the body, you cannot fail to feel uplifted and energised after a good singsong!
Afterwards, and I think most important of all to get the best out of this occasion, is of course the opportunity to socialise amongst like minded people who bear similar scars and share the love and kindness that is so abundant in the community of people who have suffered so much from such egregious treatment. I am thinking of a large supper after the ceremony with good food and good company to provide an oasis at a time which for some will still be terribly raw and painful.
It is also customary to wear a symbol at times like these and for the war dead in the November typically between All Souls Day (2 Nov) and Remembrance Sunday (2nd Sunday in Nov or 11 Nov whichever is later) we wear a poppy.
I would like to suggest something similar, a white flower, any white flower, from 16th March (the day government advice was given to avoid non-essential contact, a sinister portent of what was to come) to 23rd March.
The white symbolises truth and the purity and innocence of the undefiled human spirit, “any” flower is a symbol of the uniqueness of every single one of us. It is relatively inoffensive and not obvious which I quite like. It is, after all, perfectly normal to wear a buttonhole so it won’t attract adverse comment in the same way that a dedicated symbol or emblem might. It is also a pleasant way to start a conversation if it is commented on, thereby ensuring that the true lessons of history continue to spread.
I hope that you agree with me and if you think it is a good idea then spread the word and let’s see if it catches on in time for the 5th anniversary of the most appalling act of UK Government overreach in living memory.
