Why just those with a military connection? Why not have something for anyone connected to Charlton however they passed away?
It's not just for those with a military connection, anyone connected to Charlton can be included in the memorial book.
But there is also a plaque commemorating the four members of the Club who fell in the First World War
Actually Henry, the story on the OS says that the book IS only for those with a military connection. It states that the book is for anyone with a connection to Charlton who has been "killed in action".
As B says though, non-military linked fans have the option of the commemorative bricks which can be for living or deceased fans.
Why just those with a military connection? Why not have something for anyone connected to Charlton however they passed away?
It's not just for those with a military connection, anyone connected to Charlton can be included in the memorial book.
But there is also a plaque commemorating the four members of the Club who fell in the First World War
Actually Henry, the story on the OS says that the book IS only for those with a military connection. It states that the book is for anyone with a connection to Charlton who has been "killed in action".
As B says though, non-military linked fans have the option of the commemorative bricks which can be for living or deceased fans.
I'm not reading it like that and I'm pretty sure that that isn't the case.
"The memorial facility will house a book of remembrance as well as a Portland stone memorial to recognise those connected with the club who have been killed in action"
Maybe it needs to be re-worded to clarify but they are two separate memorials
I found it a bit confusing - So if I wanted my late Dad included he can be even though he had no direct connection other than being a CAFC fan.? He is up in the memorial garden at the Valley and it would be nice to add this as well. Well done to those that are arranging it.
Why just those with a military connection? Why not have something for anyone connected to Charlton however they passed away?
It's not just for those with a military connection, anyone connected to Charlton can be included in the memorial book.
But there is also a plaque commemorating the four members of the Club who fell in the First World War
Actually Henry, the story on the OS says that the book IS only for those with a military connection. It states that the book is for anyone with a connection to Charlton who has been "killed in action".
As B says though, non-military linked fans have the option of the commemorative bricks which can be for living or deceased fans.
I'm not reading it like that and I'm pretty sure that that isn't the case.
"The memorial facility will house a book of remembrance as well as a Portland stone memorial to recognise those connected with the club who have been killed in action"
Maybe it needs to be re-worded to clarify but they are two separate memorials
OK. Just read it again and now can read it as you say. There are actually three strands to the memorial:
- a book of remembrance : open to everyone - a Portland stone memorial : for those, connected with the club, killed in action - a plaque to honour past players
Could be clearer, but a really good thing to do and thanks to those like SE7toSG3 involved.
This was welcome news when I found out today, I can only speak from the war memorial perspective but can pre-empt a couple of possible questions.
I - the war memorial has been provided at no cost to the club so is not in leiu of a striker, pot hole filling or wifi installation.
2 - the wording on the memorial makes it clear that it relates to both armed services and civilians from all wars with connections to the club, both players and officials.
3 - the stone and its carving are of the best quality available and as such make for a fitting memorial for our club and its sacrifices in conflict
4 - by choosing stone we minimised the potential for theft and by being placed inside a new building minimised the potential for vandelism whilst enabling access to us the supporters.
I and others believe that a war memorial is long overdue and was planned when Sir Ion Hamilton Benn set about relaunching the club in 1918, perhaps the move to the Valley in 1919 overtook any plans, we may never know.
So far we have positively identified 2 from 4 of the clubs playing staff that lost their lives in the Great War, the search remains of for the final two and when we do find them perhaps a smaller plaque naming them may be a possibility, for now however the memorial will commemorate addicks players, officials and supporters who lost their lives in the defence of their country and will complement a supporters memorial book for anyone close to them who has passed away in a new building located behind the safe hands of our Sam who's father served and was decorated for bravery on the Somme.
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Why not have something for anyone connected to Charlton however they passed away?
But there is also a plaque commemorating the four members of the Club who fell in the First World War
As B says though, non-military linked fans have the option of the commemorative bricks which can be for living or deceased fans.
"The memorial facility will house a book of remembrance as well as a Portland stone memorial to recognise those connected with the club who have been killed in action"
Maybe it needs to be re-worded to clarify but they are two separate memorials
Agree although he'll be too modest to accept the praise he deserves.
- a book of remembrance : open to everyone
- a Portland stone memorial : for those, connected with the club, killed in action
- a plaque to honour past players
Could be clearer, but a really good thing to do and thanks to those like SE7toSG3 involved.
I - the war memorial has been provided at no cost to the club so is not in leiu of a striker, pot hole filling or wifi installation.
2 - the wording on the memorial makes it clear that it relates to both armed services and civilians from all wars with connections to the club, both players and officials.
3 - the stone and its carving are of the best quality available and as such make for a fitting memorial for our club and its sacrifices in conflict
4 - by choosing stone we minimised the potential for theft and by being placed inside a new building minimised the potential for vandelism whilst enabling access to us the supporters.
I and others believe that a war memorial is long overdue and was planned when Sir Ion Hamilton Benn set about relaunching the club in 1918, perhaps the move to the Valley in 1919 overtook any plans, we may never know.
So far we have positively identified 2 from 4 of the clubs playing staff that lost their lives in the Great War, the search remains of for the final two and when we do find them perhaps a smaller plaque naming them may be a possibility, for now however the memorial will commemorate addicks players, officials and supporters who lost their lives in the defence of their country and will complement a supporters memorial book for anyone close to them who has passed away in a new building located behind the safe hands of our Sam who's father served and was decorated for bravery on the Somme.