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[ogdens]

PS

Is November 11 a big day over there.

Edited by sknis, 09 November 2006 - 05:47 AM.

[Brendon]

ogdens, on Nov 8 2006, 05:09 PM, said:

PS
Is November 11 a big day over there.

Yes, I understand it's Veterans' Day in the US. I don't know what it's called in Canada, but it's called Armistice Day here, celebrating the end of the great war and the efforts of all the country's servicemen from then right up until now. It's a big day in Australia and New Zealand.

Most people (including the servicemen and women themselves) are against war, but regardless of politics or how unwise or unpopular the war is, reasonable people should honor the brave men and women who gave up so much to answer their country's call.

Edited by sknis, 09 November 2006 - 05:48 AM.

[sknis]

Brendon, on Nov 8 2006, 11:51 PM, said:

Yes, I understand it's Veterans' Day in the US. I don't know what it's called in Canada, but it's called Armistice Day here, celebrating the end of the great war and the efforts of all the country's servicemen from then right up until now. It's a big day in Australia and New Zealand.

Most people (including the servicemen and women themselves) are against war, but regardless of politics or how unwise or unpopular the war is, reasonable people should honor the brave men and women who gave up so much to answer their country's call.

Unfortunately, the day is turning out to be just another Holiday where people may get a day off from work. Many do not even think about what the day is trying to commemorate. Here in Houston area, there are five (really three) events including the annual parade.

Many of the posters are vets - we thank you for your service.

Edited by sknis, 09 November 2006 - 05:49 AM.

[cdanteek]

Calendar for year 2006 (United States)

Holidays and Observances
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 2 'New Year's Day' observed
Jan 16 Martin Luther King Day
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 20 Washington's Birthday
May 29 Memorial Day
Jul 4 Independence Day
Sep 4 Labor Day
Oct 9 Columbus Day
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov 10 'Veterans Day' observed
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day


cdanteek

[Beerman]

Brendon, on Nov 8 2006, 11:51 PM, said:

Yes, I understand it's Veterans' Day in the US. I don't know what it's called in Canada, but it's called Armistice Day here, celebrating the end of the great war and the efforts of all the country's servicemen from then right up until now. It's a big day in Australia and New Zealand.

Most people (including the servicemen and women themselves) are against war, but regardless of politics or how unwise or unpopular the war is, reasonable people should honor the brave men and women who gave up so much to answer their country's call.

War is inevitable unfortunately and I agree.  Soldiers do the job and get very little credit.

[Patty]

Happy Verterans Day to all you vets.

[ogdens]

In Canada November 11th is called Rememberance Day. It was originally called Armistice Day from 1918 to 1931  when an act of Parliament was passed to change it to Remberance Day.

On this day we commemorate the Canadians who died in WW1, WW2 and Korea.

The Poppy is the symbol of Rememberance Day and is distributed by the Royal Candian Legion (which I am a proud member of).

On the 11th, members of our legion (and all across Canada) form up at the Legion Branch and march to church for a service, then parade to the Cenotaph for a ceremony and service including the laying of wreaths at the base of the cenotaph at 11am.

In WW1 -  66,000  Canadians died  .....   620,000 served
    WW2 - 45,000                          .....  1,000,000 served
    Korean War -  516                      ....    26,000   served

THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT  WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN  THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

[malatekid]

ogdens, on Nov 9 2006, 01:07 PM, said:

In Canada November 11th is called Rememberance Day. It was originally called Armistice Day from 1918 to 1931 when an act of Parliament was passed to change it to Remberance Day.

On this day we commemorate the Canadians who died in WW1, WW2 and Korea.

The Poppy is the symbol of Rememberance Day and is distributed by the Royal Candian Legion (which I am a proud member of).

On the 11th, members of our legion (and all across Canada) form up at the Legion Branch and march to church for a service, then parade to the Cenotaph for a ceremony and service including the laying of wreaths at the base of the cenotaph at 11am.

In WW1 - 66,000 Canadians died ..... 620,000 served
WW2 - 45,000 ..... 1,000,000 served
Korean War - 516 .... 26,000 served

THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Our salute to all service men and women: we are proud and grateful of your dedication and service to our countries (US and Canada).

Jess

[REDWAGON]

[attachment=1647:attachment]Remembering and thanking each and every active or retired veteran no matter where in the world, is the thing to do all year long and especially on Veterans day, or what ever it's called in your part of the world !!

Frank....

[vid2man97]

ogdens, on Nov 9 2006, 01:07 PM, said:

In Canada November 11th is called Rememberance Day. It was originally called Armistice Day from 1918 to 1931 when an act of Parliament was passed to change it to Remberance Day.



On the 11th, members of our legion (and all across Canada) form up at the Legion Branch and march to church for a service, then parade to the Cenotaph for a ceremony and service including the laying of wreaths at the base of the cenotaph at 11am.

At which time, the rest of us Canadians observe a minute of silent respect in thanks to all those who fought to preserve our lives and way of life.  Lest we forget...

thank you all

[lynn98109]

BBC story -

Quote

The red poppy worn around the world in remembrance of battlefield deaths has nothing to do with the blood shed in the brutal clashes of World War I.

Instead it symbolises the wild flowers that were the first plants to grow in the churned-up soil of soldiers' graves in Belgium and northern France. Little else could grow in the blasted soil that became rich in lime from the rubble.

Their paper-thin red petals were the first signs of life and renewal, and in 1915 inspired Canadian doctor John McCrae to pen perhaps the most famous wartime poem:

Quote

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row...

It was this poem which inspired an American war secretary to sell the first poppies to raise money for ex-soldiers.

full report here - http://news.bbc.co.u...ine/6133312.stm

Lynn

Edited by lynn98109, 10 November 2006 - 11:36 AM.

[Serge]

Being a fromer military myself, tho I never served on a battle field, I still have vivid memories of many of my former platoon members. Since then, I always have special memories and thoughts for all military personel <Climb on Soap Box> that have to do the dirty job that politicians cannot do. <Get off soap box> They do the job they are asked to do even when they do not agree with it or the reasons for it. They do it proudly because they serve their country with valiance and honour, and because their country asked them.

I have a friend who is in special ops, and has been on the line of fire many a time in his career. He was shot more times he can remember, almost died once, but is always ready and willing to do what he is called to do. He is my personal heroe.

So, yes, veterants do deserve our respect and support, especially those that are serving now in these difficult and trying times that many countries are facing....

I bow my head respectfully to all those who serve and have served over the generations....

S.

Edited by Serge, 11 November 2006 - 01:07 PM.

[Tim59]

Yes, I understand it's Veterans' Day in the US. I don't know what it's called in Canada, but it's called Armistice Day here, celebrating the end of the great war and the efforts of all the country's servicemen from then right up until now. It's a big day in Australia and New Zealand.

Most people (including the servicemen and women themselves) are against war, but regardless of politics or how unwise or unpopular the war is, reasonable people should honor the brave men and women who gave up so much to answer their country's call.

Yes It is celebrated over here , but it is called Memorial Day here

[ogdens]

Yes It is celebrated over here , but it is called Memorial Day here

Tim

Your Member Profile shows that your from Canada (eh), you must have moved to the States to say"it is called Memorial Day
here".

[grandpabruce]

Tim

Your Member Profile shows that your from Canada (eh), you must have moved to the States to say"it is called Memorial Day
here".

Memorial Day, in the U.S., is at the end of May.

[cdanteek]

Memorial Day, in the U.S., is at the end of May.

Since no one bothered to look, post # 2, 4, and 7, covered it well!

cd

[ogdens]

Since no one bothered to look, post # 2, 4, and 7, covered it well!

cd

You missed the point of my post....if you dont get it.....move on.

"we WILL remember"

Edited by ogdens, 18 January 2008 - 02:57 PM.

[grandpabruce]

Since no one bothered to look, post # 2, 4, and 7, covered it well!

cd

I saw your post, cd.