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Originally Posted by Sliver
I don't understand this. Are you saying you joined the army for the queen?
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No. I joined because I was out of work coming out of college.
Queen Elizabeth II gave me my commission; only she (or her successor) can take it away. My allegiance is to her. She is a leader who walks the walk. Many people are surprised to learn she is a veteran. Her husband served in WWII; a son served in the Falklands; and a grandson served in Afghanistan. Politicians? No such lead by example from them.
She has never shirked her duty - even at 92! She continues to demonstrate integrity and dignity. And while the photo is from 2002, it is not the only time she has shed tears at memorials.
Our dopey politicians can learn from her.