tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post4958653450517076692..comments2023-07-24T10:58:42.752-04:00Comments on transition: Remembering the fallenAnndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-5912536239764898542008-11-11T16:34:00.000-05:002008-11-11T16:34:00.000-05:00Ralph: The Last Post always gets me. And I remembe...Ralph: The Last Post always gets me. And I remember the bagpipes being played when my uncle, who was a member of the Legion, died and was buried.<BR/><BR/>DDBG: Thank you my fellow Canadian for taking the time to read and look. <BR/><BR/>Brian: The last Canadian soldier to have fought during WWI passed a torch on to the veterans of the subsequent wars. It was a beautiful moment.<BR/><BR/>Songbird: No one can return from war untouched. For those who have returned, and for those still deployed, I wear red on Fridays.<BR/><BR/>Meri: Indeed it will... and it will be a glorious day indeed. Amen.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-70724432236621325852008-11-11T16:14:00.000-05:002008-11-11T16:14:00.000-05:00Sadly, the War To End All Wars didn't. Fortunately...Sadly, the War To End All Wars didn't. Fortunately, the hope for Eternal Peace continues and will prevail.<BR/>We will always remember.Meribahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744257308678493967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-75662387451072188562008-11-11T15:57:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:57:00.000-05:00We should not forget those who come home in a box,...We should not forget those who come home in a box, but we should also never forget those who come home whole in body, but never, EVER whole in spirit. They'll never be whole again.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-71397067091756141972008-11-11T15:38:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:38:00.000-05:00I can't begin to imagine what WWI in particular wa...I can't begin to imagine what WWI in particular was like. When you think of how long ago it was, and how few people are still left who lived through it, our memory of it is still so strong, and won't be forgotten in a hurry.Brian o vretanoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982178574498189251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-16983335287564569752008-11-11T15:16:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:16:00.000-05:00A wonderful tribute... beautiful and stirring... t...A wonderful tribute... beautiful and stirring... thank you for taking the time to type it, add the photos, and most importantly, share it with us all.DoubleDeckerBusGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031595225592063213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-73217836192295806182008-11-11T13:24:00.000-05:002008-11-11T13:24:00.000-05:00Anndi, in the USA not many remember what wonderful...Anndi, in the USA not many remember what wonderful allies the Canadian Armed Forces were to us in WWII. Canada and the US share a love of liberty and freedom. And will fight to defend it. Patti and I were at a nice ceremony locally, and it is a shame to see the ranks of WWII vets reducing in number. And when the trumpeter plays 'Taps', you feel it. Thanks for allowing us to read your writings on Remembrance Day...we must not forget!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-48346479959736433742008-11-11T12:22:00.000-05:002008-11-11T12:22:00.000-05:00Akelamalu: I watched celebrations of remembrance f...Akelamalu: I watched celebrations of remembrance from all over the world over the course of the morning and it was lovely to see the dedications in the UK. Children here are seeing their parents off to Afghanistan.. there is still much to do and a great deal of support to be given.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-39769363340843734402008-11-11T12:13:00.000-05:002008-11-11T12:13:00.000-05:00Ubermouth: There are increasing numbers of the you...Ubermouth: There are increasing numbers of the younger generations who have a new appreciation for our veterans as so many of our fine men and women assist the Afghans in their quest for a better life.<BR/><BR/>Bond: The origin of your celebration is the same as mine, the end of the Great War - Armistice Day. Eisenhower changed it to Veteran's Day much later on and ours became Remembrance Day. So many allied troops have fought and died side by side. The people of France, England, Belgium... It is a world wide day solemn celebration.<BR/><BR/>Charles: You should see the pictures in my mind's eye... they are far more beautiful. Amen indeed.<BR/><BR/>Mims: Thank you my friend in Peace. My offerings are but a mere token of all the appreciation I have for my heroes. <BR/>And I agree, my Chicklet truly IS something else.<BR/><BR/>Kay: I'm glad you were touched by the sacrifice and my offering of thanks.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-15507218147596949522008-11-11T12:07:00.000-05:002008-11-11T12:07:00.000-05:00Beautiful post Anndi.I wear my poppy with pride an...Beautiful post Anndi.<BR/><BR/>I wear my poppy with pride and have been pleased to see many students at my school wearing them too.<BR/><BR/>Lest we forget.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-31736616483628696052008-11-11T11:59:00.000-05:002008-11-11T11:59:00.000-05:00Beautiful Anndi,I admit to a tear or two as I read...Beautiful Anndi,<BR/><BR/>I admit to a tear or two as I read it.<BR/><BR/>I have a sign up on my desk... don't want to admit to how many people have asked me what it is for....Kaylia Metcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527164450365029203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-84864594046944747612008-11-11T11:42:00.001-05:002008-11-11T11:42:00.001-05:00That Chicklet is something else. And so are you. T...That Chicklet is something else. And so are you. This is beautiful post, Ann. You do these like no one I know. As I said on my blog today, "Soldiers pray for peace, their families pray for peace. Godspeed the day."<BR/><BR/>We all should be appreciate of the sacrifices and heroism shown here.<BR/>Thank you for reminding us in such a lovely way.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-69885307256684304832008-11-11T11:42:00.000-05:002008-11-11T11:42:00.000-05:00Lovely pictures and sentiment. AmenLovely pictures and sentiment. AmenCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-61529891616712644922008-11-11T11:26:00.000-05:002008-11-11T11:26:00.000-05:00Excellent post today Ann...I find it so comforting...Excellent post today Ann...I find it so comforting in many ways that we share this day of remembrance with our partner country to the North.Vinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-84470736377194326602008-11-11T10:47:00.000-05:002008-11-11T10:47:00.000-05:00It's nice to know someone of your generation still...It's nice to know someone of your generation still cares enough to show due respect for the soldiers.<BR/><BR/>I use to live in Ottawa and loved the Eterena flame. Isn't it amazing that it never goes out?<BR/><BR/>Any ex-boyfriend of mine started the 'peace camp' there.<BR/><BR/>I find the poster for there recruitment of the soldiers scary.<BR/>I would tie any male family member of mine up, and refuse to aallow them to fight in some politicians war.UBERMOUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-77990958269708357192008-11-11T09:16:00.000-05:002008-11-11T09:16:00.000-05:00cherrypie: Thank you for visiting and taking the t...cherrypie: Thank you for visiting and taking the time to remember with me.<BR/><BR/>James: I appreciate your kindness, and I know we can work towards peace united as allies once more.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-37198376174295484442008-11-11T09:09:00.000-05:002008-11-11T09:09:00.000-05:00Fabulous, simply fabulous testament and this can b...Fabulous, simply fabulous testament and this can bring us together as people in any corner of the world.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-69805388398141712008-11-11T08:51:00.000-05:002008-11-11T08:51:00.000-05:00I very nice tribute :-)I very nice tribute :-)CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-24511347317966415032008-11-11T06:41:00.000-05:002008-11-11T06:41:00.000-05:00Travis: Thanks. There are few posts more important...Travis: Thanks. There are few posts more important than the ones I write to honour my Nation's veterans and fallen. For they gave me the right to speak my mind. I shall never forget.<BR/><BR/>Mike: Peace be with all the veterans indeed. Thank you for your service Sir.<BR/><BR/>Lu: We wear our poppies and flags proudly. My daughter has a face to tie in with the veterans: her grandfather... I've found a way to make it personal and that may be a key. I hope she takes very important lessons from history. Thank you for your kind words my friend.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-78881360007710540552008-11-11T06:14:00.000-05:002008-11-11T06:14:00.000-05:00WOW, Brava for teaching your daughter that Nov 11...WOW, Brava for teaching your daughter that Nov 11 is not just a day off from school but what it truely means and not just by telling her but letting her touch and feel what it means. I say again WOW.Lu'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11278553170295772582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-65037757231097285852008-11-11T02:02:00.000-05:002008-11-11T02:02:00.000-05:00great posting.I thnak you for it. I will always re...great posting.I thnak you for it. I will always remember those who came before me and the ones I served with as well as thank all who serve now and from now on.Peace be with all the veterans.Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-70863114254505999112008-11-11T01:39:00.000-05:002008-11-11T01:39:00.000-05:00Beautiful. I offer my thanks and my respect to al...Beautiful. I offer my thanks and my respect to all who have served, and to those who serve today.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.com