Veterans/Remembrance/Armistice Day

[JeffDG]

Just thought I'd include those of us from other traditions of today.

For me, as a Canadian, today is more like the US Memorial Day. A day of remembrance of those who died so that future generations would keep the blessings of freedom. Again, this may be universal, but I know that the tradition in Canada is to observe 2 minutes of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month:

Another Canadian tradition is a poem, written by a Canadian Army doctor during WW1: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Take some time today to remember those who sacrifice so that we may all live free. To those veterans reading this, you have my thoughts, prayers, and sincerest thanks. To those who didn't make it back, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, I hope that I live my life in a way that gives some small measure of honour to your sacrifice.

 

[frfly172]

To all who have served ,are now serving and who have given the ultimate sacrifice we thank you,and always remember .

 

[Geico266]

To all who have served ,are now serving and who have given the ultimate sacrifice we thank you,and always remember .

Thanks Ron,

A couple of points though. Veteran's Day is to remember those who served. Memorial Day is to remember the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice.

 

[JeffDG]

Thanks Ron,

A couple of points though. Veteran's Day is to remember those who served. Memorial Day is to remember the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Just a reminder...some of us come from other traditions where today is a day to remember the fallen.

 

[frfly172]

Today we thank those that have served ,but we always remember the fallen.

 

[ronnieh]

Well put

 

[Geico266]

Very well put Ron.

Well done!

 

[denverpilot]

 

[nddons]

Just thought I'd include those of us from other traditions of today.

For me, as a Canadian, today is more like the US Memorial Day. A day of remembrance of those who died so that future generations would keep the blessings of freedom. Again, this may be universal, but I know that the tradition in Canada is to observe 2 minutes of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month:

Another Canadian tradition is a poem, written by a Canadian Army doctor during WW1: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm



Take some time today to remember those who sacrifice so that we may all live free. To those veterans reading this, you have my thoughts, prayers, and sincerest thanks. To those who didn't make it back, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, I hope that I live my life in a way that gives some small measure of honour to your sacrifice.

Jeff, thanks for posting Terry Kelly's video. I'm not Canadian, but it has special meaning for me. I've posted it here for several Armistice Days.

Thank you, veterans. We are all indebted to you.