023: A Warrior’s Farewell

Posted by on May 11, 2015 in Blog, Leadership, Podcast | 4 comments

Vintage engraving of Marmion's defiance to Douglas. Marmion is an epic poem by Walter Scott about the Battle of Flodden (1513). The poem tells how Lord Marmion, a favourite of Henry VIII of England, lusts for Clara de Clare, a rich woman. He and his mistress, Constance De Beverley, forge a letter implicating Clara's fiance, Sir Ralph De Wilton, in treason. The London Illustrated News, 1882

Over the years, I have said farewell to a great number of warriors.  Some have died, and others retired or just moved on.  It is never easy, especially when they are not ready to go.  In this episode, I read a farewell speech I wrote for one such man.  It is short and sweet, and it touches on the restlessness that many veterans feel when they leave the service.

 

 

 

 

 


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4 Comments

  1. 12-05-2015
    Tante says:

    That was beautiful, Matthew. To bad he didn’t get to hear it.
    Grand to hear your voice :O)

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    • 12-05-2015
      Cro59 says:

      Thank you, maybe he will hear it now!

      Reply
  2. 12-05-2015
    Jeff Brenhaug says:

    Thanks Matt,
    Well said and I’m sure he would appreciate it.

    Reply
  3. 28-06-2015
    Jim says:

    I hope he does get to hear it, well done!

    Reply

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