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post Nov 10 2004, 12:02 AM
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November 11th is Remembrance Day here. It started as a day to remember those who fought so we could have freedom in the first world war.

World war 1 ended on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour.

Traditionally two minutes of silence is held at that time for those that fought and died for freedom.

The tradition of Remembrance Day has been carried on to include all those who have served in the armed forces.

I won't be here to post this on the 11th (off to one of the other houses for a few days)

So here's a LINK to a short video about the 11th.

Got two minutes?
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post Nov 10 2004, 03:11 AM
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Politically Speaking...... Yes....it would be Politically correct.... to do so... alas...as we have no political content here.... So I will refrain from making an American response regarding VETERANS DAY 2004...... other-than to describe the color of my 914.... Red .....as-in the color of blood spilled to keep our symbol of freedom flying ....

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post Nov 10 2004, 03:25 AM
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:23 AM
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Thanks Bruce, t'was very good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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post Nov 10 2004, 09:26 AM
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yes, thank you Bruce.
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM
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My Dad served from spring of 1941 to summer 1945, as volunteer, hunting Nazi submarines over the North Atlantic. 119 or so combat missions, more than 1,000 combat hours as a navigator flying in conditions that ranged from benign to insane.

We owe him the liberty we enjoy today . . . he passed away 10 years ago.

I am so proud to be Canadian.

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post Nov 10 2004, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(redshift @ Nov 10 2004, 01:25 AM)
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Great topic though. Ive lost a few family members in combat (including a cousin last year in iraq). All my relatives and grandparents (even grandma served) served in our various wars. Im glad we have a few days throughout the year to sit back and remember what our soldiers have fought for.
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:14 PM
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Thank you Bruce. In partial repayment...

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post Nov 10 2004, 08:20 PM
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My flag is out...with the PROPER nighttime lighting....

Gonna visit grandpa down at the vet cemetery as well.....
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:38 PM
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I screwed that up somehow...

All I had meant to say was:


Thanks,


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post Nov 10 2004, 10:30 PM
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God Bless ALL our Military Men and Women....
I feel the pain when your loved one is deployed to the War...been thru it
Let there be peace ....
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post Nov 10 2004, 10:51 PM
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post Nov 10 2004, 11:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Where's the Canadian flag?
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post Nov 10 2004, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 10 2004, 09:00 PM)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Where's the Canadian flag?

Heres the Scottish Flag......


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post Nov 10 2004, 11:51 PM
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I will be unable to visit my father's grave (cancer, Agent Orange) because I am currently in my 11th year of service in the USAF and unable to make the trip home. My leave request was rejected due to mission requirements. I'm sure he would understand.
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post Nov 10 2004, 11:59 PM
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I had the honor to attend a event a few years ago that told about WWII vets and how they served. Especially rememberable was a little old man who had a box full of brass, who served in Patton's third army from Africa to the Battle of the Bludge. Another was an 80 year old fighter jock that flew P38 lightings in the Pacific. He was an image of a Jack Lalane and still fit into his uniform. Medals and all.

What I feel the most for is the D-Day, Omaha beach surviors. While many of the Vets has brass and medals they proudly displayed. This one Vet only had a " Combat Infrantymen's badge". The MC of the event made sure to point out that this man had seen the worst of battle and deserved respect.

Before the event was over the audiance stood up and took and oath to tell these stories of what these men did and what they sacraficed. Even since then I make it a point when I meet a Vet to ask and listen to their story.

As a nasty battle takes place now in Iraq. I think it's important to remember Veterans Day and to those that didn't make it back home. I know I sure will.

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post Nov 11 2004, 01:39 AM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 10 2004, 09:00 PM)
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post Nov 11 2004, 01:43 AM
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I also visited Normandy. Canada was responsible for one beach: Juno.

I was at one of the villages and found a plaque that read something like:

"Here at 6h15 in the morning on June 6 1944 members of the Winnipeg Rilfes landed. 35 died on this beach. We owe them the freedom we enjoy today"

I was very moved.

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post Nov 11 2004, 01:58 AM
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Thx for the reminder all.

I was at Juno last fall. Found where my mom's bro ended up. And her cuz. I was blown away with the level of respect among the folks in the area. CDN's were on Juno -- there were lots of other beaches tho, and the price paid there was the same.

And as has already been pointed out, the same price is being paid today in several areas of the world.

Spending a minute or two tomorrow in reflection is not a big price to pay.

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post Nov 11 2004, 02:18 AM
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To all us vets...past and present......
and to all freedom fighters......
Everywhere !

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