Here in the States we woke up to the tragic news that Prince Philip had died, at the age of 99. He fought in the titanic war against Fascism and the Nazis, serving honorably as a decorated officer in the Royal Navy, with a final rank of Commander in 1953.
The same people who believe gender's divorced from biology believe Philip was a Fascist, despite fighting against Fascists in the war. Perhaps it was an internicene feud? Then again, the Prince's detractors may be suffering from dropped on head as infant syndrome.
I vote for the latter, but regardless, his death surely marks the closing of an age, an age in many respects better than our own.
Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory,
LSP
ReplyDeleteWe are diminished.
Yes Sir, we are.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Parson.
ReplyDeleteHe was a decent, honorable man among men. May the Lord take his soul and give him rest.
I have little interest in royalty. That said, the Queen and her husband walked the walk and were an good example to people everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI understand that the Queen and his family is hit hard by his passing, but 99 is a respectable number in anyone's book. And he was 99 and ill. I'm happy that God has embraced him and has taken him. "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
ReplyDeleteI wonder if his passing marks another diminishment of tradition. Nearly 100 years sees a lot of life, which should be celebrated and memorialized versus mourned. Yet as we have witnessed with “The Ungrateful Duo” so the mourning will be for the Crown when The Queen reaches her ultimate “position”....a certain elegance will be lost then because who will take up the mantle in such a fashion?
ReplyDeleteA true gentleman with a ready wit. The end of an era.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, Shipmate.
ReplyDeletehis death marks surely marks the closing of an age, an age in many respects better than our own
ReplyDeleteNo doubt!
We shall not see his like again.
So beautifully said, LP. Thank you! Even though she is a Queen, she's still a human being, so my prayers are with Her Majesty, his widow....
ReplyDeleteHe understood duty. More people should embrace their state in life and the duties which come with the package.
ReplyDeleteSome scorn him, drjim. I do not.
ReplyDeleteA life of service, WSF, most definitely.
ReplyDeleteHe lived to a remarkable old age LL, and active pretty much right up to the end. But yes, the time had come. RIP.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good question, Paul, and I wish I had a positive answer. Prince Cider? (Charles) It'll a short reign...
ReplyDeleteJim, I totally agree.
ReplyDeleteWell said, NFO.
ReplyDeleteIt seems unlikely, AOW.
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Well said, jdb! And thank you.
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, that's profound and on point.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which, decades ago I asked my dad, a priest, about becoming a priest. He said, "Is there any serious impediment to your being so, apart from normal sin?" I said no and he replied, "In that case, it's your duty to offer yourself to the Church so that she can make the decision."
I couldn't argue against that.
I always like Prince Philip. He seemed to be cantankerous and had a "no bullshit' policy. We could use more of that today.
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