Hi, I believe that St. George was the patron saint of sailors, and as Brits, weren't most of our ancestors at some time - sailors? Regards, Marion ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Adams" <martin@adams3606.fsnet.co.uk> To: <ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [B.C.] Happy Saint George's Day > Just a pity St George wasn't English.....I'm sure there must have been a > more suitable candidate?? Anyone know why we adopted him? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "EDWARD SOUTHWICK" <ted.southwick@btinternet.com> > To: <ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 4:31 PM > Subject: [B.C.] Happy Saint George's Day > > >> As we celebrate this St George's Day, think not what the politicians say >> but of those young men who have fought and died for the freedom of >> others. Rupert Brook summed it up in his poem "The soldier." >> If I should die, think only this of me: >> That there's some corner of a foreign field >> That is forever England. >> >> >> ==== ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY Mailing List ==== >> The B.C. List Admin is Dave Ogden :- >> d.ogden@blueyonder.co.uk >> >> >> > > > > ==== ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY Mailing List ==== > Wherever possible (except for personal messages) > please post replies to the list.Other people can learn from them! > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.0/325 - Release Date: 4/26/2006 > >