Esau. Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thank you to ALL who have served and given their lives, your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Especially my great grandfathers (WWI) and grandfathers (WWII) . Thank you to those who continue to serve, for your commitment, bravery and sacrifice, especially my brother Brad who served the Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Toronto & Iroquois) and today, currently serves the Royal Air Force (UK). Words cannot express how proud I am of you. Thank you Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Feeling very thankful for our brave veterans, soldiers, freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sending out love to so many who don't have the luxury of peace, and to those like myself who need to be reminded of how sweet it is to be fortunate enough to have the freedom to create it for ourselves and others when we choose to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 nice timing on that post edger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ha. Crazy. Didn't notice that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Just got back from the ceremony at the War Memorial. It was very well done this year, the choir was great. First time I remember seeing helicopters in the fly-by.I was surprised how many I saw texting during the ceremony but there ya go.I always think of my grandfather when I'm there. The war needed cooks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I caught the parade here in Guelph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Old video, and perhaps shared here before, but worth posting again. "A lone young Belgian boy is waiting to salute the Canadian troops passing by who had been attending a memorial service. Such class from our Canadian troops - watch what they do for this little boy. The "Eyes Right" command is the biggest compliment troops on parade can pay and is reserved for dignitaries in reviewing stands." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Just got off the phone with my 95 year old grandfather, a decorated flight surgeon from WWII who braved enemy fire while unarmed to retrieve wounded men from the battlefield. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 This has always been one of my favourite days of the year and I really think it should be a national holiday so everyone can attend a ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) This has always been one of my favourite days of the year and I really think it should be a national holiday so everyone can attend a ceremony.It would be great if everyone would actually attend a ceremony, but the meaning and message might get lost on the many that would treat November 11th like just another holiday. I prefer it the way it is since many businesses and most if not all schools have ceremonies and the media coverage is huge; nothing catches your attention like momentary mass shutdowns of businesses and moments of silence in schools. Edited November 11, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Totally agreed Jaimoe.When I was a kid we had the mornings off from school in New Brunswick, and nobody I know went to any ceremonies.Today I asked my students about it and every single one of them had an assembly at school.That's way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 As a visiting historian said at a school assembly after they stopped giving students the day off, "It's best that Remembrance Day be commemorated in the schools and not in the arcades." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I think kids should have to go to school but people who don't want to go to work should get the day off. (excluding teachers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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