I attended the Signal Hill ceremony today. Was good to see a big turnout. There was a fly over by something prop driven, couldn’t make out what it was though.
I attended the Signal Hill ceremony today. Was good to see a big turnout. There was a fly over by something prop driven, couldn’t make out what it was though.
70% size replica Spitfire.
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Unfortunately, I think we're reaching a point where not enough people care or remember, That was always coming, with new generations and separation from world wars, I guess. But yeah, the number of people I see with poppies on around Nov 11 or discussing it/caring about it is completely minuscule in 2023.
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Unfortunately, I think we're reaching a point where not enough people care or remember, That was always coming, with new generations and separation from world wars, I guess. But yeah, the number of people I see with poppies on around Nov 11 or discussing it/caring about it is completely minuscule in 2023.
I don't disagree, but that's why there needs to be an inclusion on Vets that might not be considered traditional.
####, if you signed up and never stepped foot out of Canada, but contributed domestically and put up with the #### the military puts out, you should get an acknowledgment.
Service is Service.
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Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
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Unfortunately, I think we're reaching a point where not enough people care or remember, That was always coming, with new generations and separation from world wars, I guess. But yeah, the number of people I see with poppies on around Nov 11 or discussing it/caring about it is completely minuscule in 2023.
I think there are plenty of folks around who don't look like people's picture of a veteran (ie old) that served in Afghanistan, the Balkans, etc who we should be honouring.
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Unfortunately, I think we're reaching a point where not enough people care or remember, That was always coming, with new generations and separation from world wars, I guess. But yeah, the number of people I see with poppies on around Nov 11 or discussing it/caring about it is completely minuscule in 2023.
That's an interesting consideration and I was wondering the same thing given the levels of immigration we are seeing and the sources of that immigration. I would argue that the level of awareness or caring is much higher now than it was when I grew up, which is good to see. I think Afghanistan heightened our collective attention. But I can see things tapering off in years to come. I hope I'm wrong.
Took our boys to the Field of Crosses today (not for the ceremony, but in the afternoon) and spent about an hour walking among the crossses. We read about the soldiers, answered their questions, and just talked. My youngest is probably still a bit young to fully grasp everything, but he understood about the men and women who fought, and was interested to hear their stories. My oldest is now at the age where he really shows an interest and understanding of the importance of not forgetting what they sacrificed for us.
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Went to a pub with the sister and father of a friend who did many stints including one to Syria. Still unclear of the circumstances but believed to be the chemicals he was exposed to in Syria with the British Royal Marines. Was not sombre which he would have preferred.
#jg
Big day at the Coleman Legion. I always shed a tear at the laying of the wreaths. This small town lost a lot of young men. We had veterans visiting from Montana. They say what we do is a bigger deal than what they have for Veterans Day.
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My grandfather fought in WW1 for the British and spent time in a German POW camp where he was in charge of taking care of the horses. At the end of the war he and his wife boarded a boat to Canada where they ended up in NFLD, From there they travelled across Canada to Southern Manitoba where the bought a farm and raised a family. When we went to the farm as kids, Grandpa would have his rifle from the war and a helmet he exchanged with a German officer on display in the root cellar. Still have vivid memories of that.
Thank you for your service Grandpa!
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Took our boys to the Field of Crosses today (not for the ceremony, but in the afternoon) and spent about an hour walking among the crossses. We read about the soldiers, answered their questions, and just talked. My youngest is probably still a bit young to fully grasp everything, but he understood about the men and women who fought, and was interested to hear their stories. My oldest is now at the age where he really shows an interest and understanding of the importance of not forgetting what they sacrificed for us.
I took the family to the Field of Crosses for the morning ceremony, roughly 10:30 to 11:30 am. It was well worth it.
Personally, I do not have any family that has served or sacrificed. But, I get it. I know we wouldnt be here, like we are, without those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
From the emergency services, to the Global TV News Master of Ceremony describing the Canadian involvement in the liberation of the Netherlands, to the fly-by of the massive military transport, it was incedible and touching.
The Cantare Choir and the adult choir that preformed actually brought tears to my eyes!
I encourage everyone to attend the ceremony next year!
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Remembrance Day 2023
