There's only one week left in this month of October,.then eleven days into November we will be Honouring the Men & Women ,who gave more than we will ever know,to ensure that we can do the things we 'feel like' doing:
Otherwise we might have been being told what we can or cannot do ,everyday of our lives,.........So Let's all Remember to Remember:
Here's a couple of machines named after te City in France ,...but also Our favourite City,..........and it's a good thing they did the job they were designed for..........................The battles that took place in Verdun,.were very deadly
..........Just thought the pictures were different,and would be a good start to this thread:
........So if you are so inclined,Please Buy a Poppy,to Respect & Appreciate,the sacrafices that were made on Our behalf,
and if your not so inclined,that's the beauty of it ,many died so you could make that choice too !!
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Right Les, Sunday Nov.12th we will celebrate the same service they use in Ottawa with Communion. This year I have ordered a piper to lead us in. Here's my contribution. REMEMBERING THOSE AT FLANDERS The Lord looked down and saw the fray being carried on below. As Soldiers battled night and day to save us from the foe. He knew the terrible struggle there was nowhere near the end And men were dying everywhere, Father Brother; Friend. He knew the brave men fought each day an evil, Godless horde. They fought so loved ones far away were free to praise the Lord. He knew that loved ones lying there were dying in his name. He thought a tribute bright and rare would bring them proper fame. He grew for those who died that day a Poppy where they lie. They grew for all the world: to say their souls would never die. For every man that died out there a flower bright he set To tell mankind most everywhere that He would not forget. So noble deeds of love He marked that all their souls may rest. Pick up a soul that God has Blessed and pin it to your breast. Ed Brown
Ed your poem is beautiful. Dianne
Very Good Ed,........anything anyone of us can do ,to continue the Memory of all Living & Gone,who participated whether here at home or active duty,.....must be Remembered for their selfless efforts............ "Lest We Forget"
Les, Perhaps you can tell me why I get those silly letters between lines when I copy and paste from my documents as in my poem above. Ed
Hope this link works. Was shown on the Yahoo site. Quite moving...make sure your speakers are turned up. http://members.shaw.ca/travner/CFTribute800x600.wmv
Remembering Those at Fanders The Lord looked down & saw the fray being carried on below. As Soldiers Battled, Night & Day, to Save us from the Foe. & Men were dying everywhere,Father,Brother,Friend He knew the Brave Men Fought each day,an Evil,Godless Horde They Fought so Loved Ones,far away were Free to Praise the Lord. He Knew,that Loved Ones,lying there,Were Dying in His Name: He Thought a Tribute,Bright & Rare,would bring them Proper Fame He Grew for those,who Died that Day, a Poppy,where They Lie They grew for all the World: to say their Souls Would Never Die. For Every Man that Died out there,a Flower Bright he set,....... to Tell Mankind Most Everywhere,that HE would not Forget, So Noble deeds of Love,He marked that all their Souls,may Rest Pick up a Soul that GOD has blessed & pin it to Your Breast: .......by Ed Brown:
I dunno howya did it Les but Thanks. Ed
Terry Kelly.....Truely a wonderful Canadian entertainer..... Dianne
I would suggest clicking on 'Watch the Video',....as I only got instrumental versions of the song,when I clicked 'Listen to the Song'..... So the video,includes the actual song in it's entirty,words & all...... Hope this helps
I find this reprehensible,........I would make a conscious effort ,to avoid ,supportting Provigo,......at what ever time of year,.Regardless of their meagre excuse's............................ I really don't see ,how ,anyone,or any group,could possibly deny the ,very simple gesture of 'Offering Poppies' for what amounts to a Donation,......these Poppy's are not now,nor have they ever been(to my knowledge) been SOLD,.........they have no price (Except ,one Big One) ,that most will never know,.........and if a Greedy Bunch of NoMind Bast&%4ds,feel ,They have no Room,for the offerring of these Poppy's or the Support of this Cause,.......Then I would Strongly Suggest ,that these outlets,not get ANY support of their Outlet's REGARDLESS of what time of year it is: My thoguhts would be "Don't Support Provigo" .........EVER
Montreal Gazette ,story appears today Nov 02,06 Korean war veteran Tom Mullin stands in front of the grocery store where he was asked to stop selling Remembrance Day poppies in Montreal Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006. The Legion had been selling the poppies at the same location for more than twenty-five years. Photograph by : CP PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz The store manager reversed himself in an 8:25 a.m. phone call Thursday to Stan Kircoff, Verdun branch poppy committee chairman. Mullin quietly walked back inside the store, set up his small table and at 11:13 a.m. was back in the poppy business. You can read the whole story in the Gazette, http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=ae925e65-fd0b-44a1-a578-709db0861910&k=87124 Regardless of whether,this store manager,did this under pressure,.....it is Good that the Right & Proper descision was reached in the end
Kind of makes one wonder what kind of person would make this decision in the first place. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he had nobody in his family fighting in the wars. I sure do hope he's enjoying the benefits provided by these wars,....like even being able to make the decision not to allow the poppy seller in his store. Does he realize that these types of decisions only come because he lives in a free, democratic country and from wars hard fought? My sentiment, though, is still SHAME ON YOU PROVIGO, SHAME, SHAME Cheers.
Find the Monuments in your area: http://www.cdli.ca/monuments/index.htm À la gloire de Dieu et à la mémoire des hommes de Verdun morts au champ d'honneur durant la guerre 1914-1918. To the glory of God and in grateful memory of men of Verdun who fell in the great war. Aussi dédié à la mémoire de ceux qui tombèrent durant la deuxième guerre mondaile 1939-1945. Also dedicated in reverent memory to those
who fell in world war II. .....the wordsd above are from the inscription on the Monument in Verdun,in front of the City Hall Building,.....and across te street from the Verdun Legion #4 branch .....................seen that a few times:
One must remember PROVIGO is owned by Loblaws , kinda makes one wonder, last time I paid attention Loblows was owned by a pretty high up Canadian , maybe even his wife might be a promenent Ontarian , if there is such a word , and Galen Weston comes to mind , Money seems to talk, Loblaws , Provigo , Maxi etc. etc. etc., All the same company , and no Lo blows was not a misprint . Jimmy
From what I understand,some of these descisions to stop the sale of Poppy's by te Vets,...was done by the store manager,..and was corrected by a call from 'the powers that be at Loblows (love that spelling error,,,,,,,,,,,,hhahahaha), I would seriously doubt if this was a conscious directive from head office,....but as much as I think Common Sense should have dictated to the manager in charge at the time,....at least the problem was rectified,........We will always unfortunately have to hear of these Bone Head decisions by a non-thinking ,clown ,who thinks they are doing the right thing,..... I do beleive the majority of people in any Free Country ,does have Respect for the efforts made by all of Our Veterans,.........perhaps a more should be taught to the Youth of this country & the newcomers,..to Learn About the Price ,Our Vets had to pay,.....so as they could enjoy the Freedoms they do have today,.......Lets Hope these are isolated acts,.and not the Norm.
From what I read in the paper here, the store manager was a young fellow without a clue what the poppy signified. I'm not surprised because a lot of the teachers in Quebec schools teach their own kind of history. I don't know about now, but when I was growing up in Montreal during all that turmoil in the seventies, I heard that a lot of the teachers were separatists. My Francophone friends didn't even have a clue as to where Calgary was or the time difference. There is something very wrong in the school system there. It obviously hasn't been rectified. Dolly
Hi Les_F, Is Provigo owned by a totally Canadian Corporation? I for one would also boycot them if I were still in Canada. My Dad served in the AirForce during WW11 and my brother Art joined the Air Force right out of Grade 12 from Montreal High after 4 years at VHS. He put in 40 years in the Air Force and had a very illustrious career. His last posting was in Belgrade at the Canadian Embassy during the Kosovo uprisings. It was a worrisome time for the family because his wife was evacuated back to Canada but he had to stay there and do his job. Now he is retired in Calgary. I will maintain a lady-like decorum and just say BOYCOTT PROVIGO!!!! Ruth
kungfu, Guess I should keep reading before I shoot off my mouth. You have answered my question. But the rest of my posting still holds, Ruth
Everyday we should Remember: "lest We forget"
A VERY NICE POPPY PICTURE LES
GOD BLESS THOSE WHO DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM.
JOHN
Sure touches the heart. Thanks Les for that piece of Canadian history.
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Dad would be 85 today, bless him. He died in the back yard in front of the bbq with a beer in his hand in 1988. As we often have said, he didn't suffer and was where he loved to be. Dad was with the Royal Montreal Regiment and he and Mum were in England during the war. While I was born much later when they came to Canada and obviously have no recollection of the war, I often feel like I do with all the stories I have heard over the years. I know the words to many Vera Lynn songs and others of the time. As I get older I realize that fewer and few people can sing "We'll Meet Again". There are fewer WWII vets every year and as I think at my parents' circle of friends, the men who served and the British war brides, there is only one lady left. When they all met they were the age my son is now. How would he handle how they had to live? It makes one wonder and realize how lucky we are. I have never had to go to the bomb shelter at the back of the garden and brace myself when the sound of the buzz bomb stopped - that meant it was going to hit. I have never had to sleep under the kitchen table.... Let's remember today and pass those memories on to our children.
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very well put Maggie...Our age group had it lucky..My father wanted to go off to war but they would not accept him because he had nine children to look after they said..We lost an uncle in the war..The true war vets I knew are now gone and they were alway s proud of being a vet..I served in the navy,there was no war at the time..Just the cuban crisis..... John
This is my tribute to two of my great uncles who were killed in action in France during the First World War. They were both enlisted with the Gordon Highlander Regiment and were from Aberdeen, Scotland. The were my grandmother's brothers and my grandmother emigrated to Canada from Aberdeen in 1910 when she was 16 years old. she never saw any of her family in Scotland again. On the left is Private William Brebner Age 21 # 29016 Gordon Highlanders Regiment. Killed in action on 16/05/1917. He is buried in the St. Nicolas British War Cemetery, maker # 1.J.25, Pas de Calais, France. On the right is Private Edward Brebner Age 20 #S/10347 Gordon Highlanders Regiment. Killed in action on 30/01/1917 during the Battle of the Somme which raged from 1916 until the German retreat in 1917. He is buried in the Theipal memorial Cemetery, marker Pier and Face 15B and 15C. May they rest in peace.
In Memory of
Private WILLIAM BREBNER
290196, 1st/5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
who died age 21
on 16 May 1917
Son of the late William and Esther Brebner, of Aberdeen; husband of Elizabeth Clapperton Brebner, of 13, Granton Place, Aberdeen.
Remembered with honour
ST. NICOLAS BRITISH CEMETERY
Commemorated in perpetuity by
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Private EDWARD BREBNER
S/10347, 8th/10th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
who died
on 30 January 1917
Remembered with honour
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Commemorated in perpetuity by
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Thanks Mom & Dad. I remember.
Hi Happydi
They look so young..Wonder what would have became of
them if they did not die in the war..My wife parents
were from Aberdeen, Scotland...and my Grandmother was
from there..The "Campbells"...A lot of good canadians
came from there.
John
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Never, has so much been owed, by so many, to so few. God bless those that gave their all. What wonderful countries we live in, and the freedoms we have, because of their sacrifice.
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We'll meet again, don't know where don't know when......
Tomorrow I will be attending a U.S. Marine Corps birthday breakfast.
Many of us on here have lost parents in wars, friends who have been in wars, and some of them have come back and suffered either mentally, emotionally, or physically, and maybe all three. Each of us have somehow been touched by war and the horrors of war. FREEDOM ISN"T FREE...may sound like a slogan, or maybe even been seen as a bumper sticker but we need to keep all of those that are serving today in our prayers. And of course remember those that have already served. I want to thank each of you that have shared with us on VC.....Thanks. Winston
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An interesting site,which recognises the efforts & sacrafices of all,who served,in War & Peace,........also contains many poems,from varying sources & you may appreciated having a look at it: "Lest We Forget" http://www.forevertears.com/Remembrance.html ,,,,,,,,,,,Remember everyday,but especially Honour & Remember, for 2 minutes (at least) on Novemeber 11th, at the elventh hour,.....................................
I came across this Order from the King (at the time) in efffect starting the tradition of the Novemeber Eleventh, 2minutes of silenc, I have not seen this before,.so I hope you don't mind me posting it: .................
The Last Post listen here: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/remembrance/index.htm#last (I meant to ad it in the previous post,but hit the send to quickly)
Here's a very interesting site. Take a look-see, and if you click on the "books of remembrance" you can check out the names of those who fought in the various wars. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=collections/books
Well this Monument has to go in this thread: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .......
Here's a few shots of the Sea Cadet Band,...which my brother was in,.and Winston's brother (Bumpy) was also in,..... one shot is on Verdun Av right in front of the old Guardian Newspaper office,...and I don't recall where the other shot was taken,but it was obviously when they were on Parade somewhere,..... the last shot is a picture that includes a group of Sea Cadets ,at Camp,..one of them is my brother,...and one of them is Winston's brother 'Bumpy' Little did these kids ever wonder in their wildest dreams ,that one day they would all be on a 'website' seen worldwide...................... ....Winston you maybe able to copy this picture,and lighten it up a bit,with some of the new software that's around these days.......... That is also my older sister,and myself (the young good looking guy.........hahaha),.....all sitting on the trunk of the car........
We wouldn't want this to happen,.....So it might be very Important to Remember not only the people who have passed but the "ReasonsWhy" Lest We Forget :
Take 2 minutes today to remember. 11/11/11
Nothing says it better than the second verse of the Hymn 'O Valiant Hearts' "All you had hoped for, all you had you gave. To save mankind, yourselves you scorned to save." Ed
We walked over to the cenotaph and observed our moments of silence,and I'm really impressed with the amount of people who come each year ,people of all ages frm very young to very old,...and they all seem drawn to the Monument,which is sort of out of the way,and so to see a 1000 people or so,is surprising,....now the ceremony downtown at the Parlimant Bldgs,I would certainly expect a large crowd,.just because everyone knows where it is,.....but to see these people walking to alittle spot here on BeachDr was really sort of humbling,I wonder if they all had the same thought,in any case ,I was impressed.I would imagine that there are plenty of these war monuments all over the country,and I would bet each one attracts,it fair share of visits,which is really sometthing........ Thanks to the efforts of many who,through there scarafices,have allowed us the ability to walk 'Freely' ..............We will Remember Them. "Lest We Forget"
I was in the local Wal-Mart store at 11:00 today, and they asked for 2 minutes of silence....and they got it. Kind of eerie hearing absolutely nothing, and let me tell you it sure struck home exactly how long 2 minutes can be. During those 2 minutes I thought about the soldiers who have fought in our wars, and how they would gladly have given 2 minutes a year to save you and me, instead many gave an eternity in a cold grave. Sobering to say the least. Mom and dad...you're in my thoughts today. Thank you. Cheers.
Late last night I recieved a beautful video in commemoration of Remembrance Day. I have uploaded it to youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkX6w0FMxVY hope the link works! Just in case I have attached it as a file.
Someone remembers the words:)
.....btw my family lived on 3rd Avenue when I was born!
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Maggie
I realize none of you know me - but November 11 has a very special meaning for me. Not only do we remember all of the Vets who have fought for our freedom but it is my birthday as well. I often wonder if it were not for the Vets would I be here today? I have an 11 year old son - and am proud to say he knows the meaning of Rememberance Day and stops for the 2 minutes of silence to thank those who have fought for his right to FREEDOM. Once again and out loud - Thank you to all of those men and women who fought for our Freedom - without them life would not be as we know it today! Thanks for allowing me to express my feelings
No SolemnDaffodil,......Thank You ,for expressing your feelings,.that is what it's all about, ........BTW .............Happy belated Birthday, ................hahahahahappybirthday
Maggie6697.. 835 3rd avenue....Winston Allison
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Winson, Maybe you know my sister..Helen D'All class of 58? Maggie
Sorry Maggie. I don't know your sister. Winston Allison
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Maggie, I went to school and played football with your brother Danny. Helen did give me his email address and I've lost it during a computer change over. I came across an old football team photo of Danny as a member of the Quebec Junior Football Allstar Team and would like to forward it to him. Any chance you might be able to forward Danny' address to me at solo4210@hotmail.com . Gary Mace Victoria, BC
Sunday morning's Remembrance Service at St.Athanasius was memorable as usual. The most memorable for me was Dr.Hereward Senior 88 yrs.old (Stormont and Dundas Highlanders, Normandy 1944.) and 17 yr.old David NIcholson, (in army reserve uniform) Saluting side by side while I played the last post. Ed
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