Without crying Freedom...

**Arlen** · 23rd August 07, 01:00 PM

... Maybe we can just remember that William Wallace was executed on this day 705 years ago (in 1302).

He didn't wear a kilt. I don't want to stir up political turmoil.
But he was a pretty cool guy by all accounts.

**pdcorlis** · 23rd August 07, 01:06 PM

Thanks for reminding us Arlen - well worth a moment of silent reflection.

**Ozman1944** · 23rd August 07, 01:07 PM

He wore a Kilt in the movie....

**caig** · 23rd August 07, 01:30 PM

Very appropriate of you to remind us, Arlen. Thank you.

**McMurdo** · 23rd August 07, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the reminder Arlen

**MacWage** · 23rd August 07, 04:07 PM

In his memory, I wore my Wallace kilt with black shirt and hose.

Tonight, I'll watch Braveheart (AFTER the kids are asleep).

Raptor · 23rd August 07, 04:10 PM

Some things go way beyond ethnicity time period, & politics. Wallace was a shining example to humanity as a whole. Even better that he was a Scot

**Mike1** · 24th August 07, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Arlen

... Maybe we can just remember that William Wallace was executed on this day 705 years ago (in 1302).

More accurately, 23 August 1305, which was 702 years ago.

The plaque at Smithfield, shown in McMurdo's post, will support this date.

**MacWage** · 24th August 07, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

More accurately, 23 August 1305, which was 702 years ago.

The plaque at Smithfield, shown in McMurdo's post, will support this date.

He's right. 7 years after the famous battles.
(though the movie makes it seem like a few months).

Now, if you want to get REALLY specific, the matter gets into calender shifts and all that. But, such is not really THAT big of a deal. The day he was hung, drawn, and quartered was recognized as Aug. 23.