Rememberance Day Week

[cybercoma]

Just wanted to say thank-you to Army Guy and the rest of those on this message board that have been serving our country and selflessly helping others around the world.

No politics, just a simple thank-you for everything you men and women do.

[FTA Lawyer]

I'll second that.

I taught my 3-year old daughter this weekend her first lesson about Remembrance Day when she asked me why I had a flower on my jacket.

Now if you ask her what the poppy is for she answers in her cute little voice, "It's for the soldiers who protect us."

FTA

[Army Guy]

Thank you, and i will share this with as many of my comrads as i can. But i ask of you to say a pray for those who are no longer with us on NOV 11. As this will be the day that we will need your help the most..

[Cameron]

Cheers Army Guy....thanks for kicking some ass on our behalf.

[g_bambino]

Cheers Army Guy....thanks for kicking some ass on our behalf.

Absolutely; I applaud Her Majesty's Canadian Forces for keeping up, and ploughing through the difficult tasks they face in Afghanistan.

On the subject of Remembrance Day, however, I'm seriously disappointed in the lack of poppies available in Toronto. Usually a veteran or cadet stands near subway entrances or in malls, but since the launch of the poppy campaign I've been travelling the subway to and from work, and been out on the main streets, and not once have I seen anyone collecting donations and giving out poppies. I only got myself one when I came across a guy from the Royal Air Cadets set up outside the beer store in Brighton, Ontario - a full hour and a half outside of the city! I have the feeling this contributes to the small number of people here in TO that I've seen wearing a flower.

[southerncomfort]

Agreed 200 % go ArmyGuy et al

[theloniusfleabag]

Thak You Army Guy, and thanks to those that have ever done service in the name of our country (KrustyKid), but most of all, thanks to those who gave 'the ultimate gift' that I might be free to wear a poppy.

Nov 11 is very special to our family, for our dad is a WWII veteran (mentioned here http://www.rcnvr.com/S%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php ) and a 'War Amp', whose birthday is also on this day.

[normanchateau]

Thank you, and i will share this with as many of my comrads as i can. But i ask of you to say a pray for those who are no longer with us on NOV 11. As this will be the day that we will need your help the most..

I have no use for religion but I will say a prayer on November 11th for those Canadians who died defending us.

And I don't support the Afghanistan mission but I am 100% behind the Canadian military and our veterans.

Keep up the good work, Army Guy. You guys are heros and heroines in the eyes of ALL Canadians. Without people like you, we would not have the freedom to criticize our government when criticism is deserved.

[White Doors]

This should be a national day of remembrance, it really isn't.

This should be one of the biggest days of the year. A Mandatory holiday.

[betsy]

Army Guy, thank you. To your comrades too. God bless you all.

[Topaz]

I'm sure ALL Canadians thank these people who go and fight, BUT we ALL have to make sure that the government looks after the troops, during and AFTER, they come home especially ,the injured and for the rest of their lives, if needed be!

[crazymf]

Go military!!

May the government give you the tools and support you need to do your jobs.

Come home safely!!

[theloniusfleabag]

May the government give you the tools and support you need to do your jobs.

Indeed, because soldiers don't get to pick their fights, politicians do...I suppose if I had a wish regarding the military, it would be "May one day your job be obsolete". But until then,

May the government give you the tools and support you need to do your jobs.

[August1991]

There's a long tradition here and our guys are on the right side. We, in Canada and elsewhere in the West, must really start to understand this.

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.

[Wilber]

A heartfelt thanks to you and your buddies Army Guy. It must be nearly the 12th where you are but you have a special place in our thoughts today. Stay safe.

[bradco]

Thanks to everyone in uniform or has even been in uniform for their sacrifices to protect our great nation!!

I would like to express concern over a couple of things though:

1. white poppies: totally against these what I hear to be called "peace poppies". Remembrance Day is a day to remember the sacrifices made by our troops and should not be used as a political tool.

2. I usually am able to pickup poppies at school (usually need more than 1 since they seem to fall off). This year, however, I did not see a single group handing them out. Furthermore I see very few people wearing poppies.

[Melanie_]

Army Guy, I know I'm a day late, but perhaps we should express our thanks more often than just on Remembrance Day, anyway. Thanks for doing a thankless job, and may you be safe.

[Army Guy]

I want to take a few minutes and repeat my thanks, not only to those that posted, but to all that braved the bad weather and those that gave 2 mins to say a pray and say thanks. It takes more than soldiers to make a nation, to conquor an enemy, it takes all of us...

Although it is difficult to define just what it means to be Canadian or what values and morals we claim to have in common I will say that, it is all Canadians that make me proud to wear my uniform, it is the actions of all Canadians that Snaps me to attention and salute when i hear our National anthem.

Thank you all for giving me the honour to wear my uniform for our great nation.