The Dam-Buster

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Some years ago an elderly neighbour had a friend, Ted, to stay who he had known all his life. They came to church on the Sunday morning and all was well until the last hymn was announced – No 219, “God is our strength and refuge” during which the tears started to flow down Ted’s face. The tune of this hymn is by Eric Coates, well-known as The Dam-Buster’s March, but what we did not know was that Ted was a member of the Dam-Buster’s Team in 1942. I’m sure the organist who chooses the hymns a month in advance was not aware of this either!
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Date submitted:Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:55:16 +0000Coincidence ID:5337