Guest Mrthumps Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada and other places(A freind told me they do the same inn the UK and I think it's "Veteran's days" in the US, if I'm wrong someone please correct me on this) so I'm asking for everyone to stop and think about those who gave their lives(and continue to do so today) so that we all have the freedom to enjoy the Star trek, Stargates, Star Wars and what not we do today. Here in Canada we stop in the morning at 11am(11th hour on the 11th day on the 11th month) and give 2 minutes silence . I'm hoping and asking for everyone here to try and do the same today. I think 2 minutes of silent respect is not too much to ask for in honor of the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us. lest we forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveng Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I thought the Canadian "Remembrance Day" was for ALL people who have died - like your grandparents, beloved friends, et cetera. troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorunNova Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Nope... just those that died defending the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostShadow Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 yeah, its veterns day here in USA. and we dont even get school off!!!!! haha. how are we supposed to remmeber teh fallen while doin math? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMF Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Well here - we have our 2 minute scilence - of course i was sleeping at the time....well at least i was scilent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 LOL yea i was in toronto at the time, people were being very respective of our fallen warriors that died to protect our freedoms that we have today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveng Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Nope... just those that died defending the country. Ahhh. Well in the US, we acually have two separate days. Veterans Day. And in May "memorial day" which is to visit the cemetary & memorialize our dead grandparents & loved ones. Does Canada have a day equivalent to Memorial Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pella Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I'd just like to say 'Thank you' to all the souls that have perished so that others like you and me could live to achieve our hopes and dreams in freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TetsuoShima Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 The date has it's origin at the end of WWI btw. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vektram Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 At 11am on 11 November we pause to remember the sacrifice of those men and women who have died or suffered in wars and conflicts and all those who have served during the past 100 years. At 11am on 11 November 1919' date=' Australians, for the first time, paused and stood in silent tribute to the men and women of the Australian Imperial Force who died on battlefields in the Middle East, Gallipoli and Europe.[/quote'] Lest We Forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Nope... just those that died defending the country. Ahhh. Well in the US, we acually have two separate days. Veterans Day. And in May "memorial day" which is to visit the cemetary & memorialize our dead grandparents & loved ones. Does Canada have a day equivalent to Memorial Day? Ummm Nope.... we have May 24 but thats mostly getting drunk and doing stoopid stuff :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foil Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, saw dawn, felt sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up your 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. Poppy Campaign Information (Card) (The Royal Canadian Legion) World War I: 1. 628,736 Canadians served. 2. 66,573 died and 138,166 were wounded. 3. 2,818 were taken prisoner of war. 4. 175 merchant seamen died by enemy action. World War II: 1. 1,031,902 Canadian men and 49,963 Canadian women served. 2. 44,927 died and 43,145 were wounded. 3. 8,271 were taken prisoner of war. 4. 1,146 merchant seamen died by enemy action. Korea: 1. 26,791 Canadians served. 2. 516 died and 1,558 were wounded. 3. 33 were taken prisoner of war. The Gulf War: 1. 3,837 Canadian men and 237 Canadian women served. 2. There were no Canadian casualties or prisoners of war during the Gulf War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exterus Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 We hardly have any war veterans in Sweden. This is a fact that makes me proud to be Swedish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldepiep Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 i think that some thing lives as long as the last as as the person who whitnessed the event in respect for him/her we should continu to remember these events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relentless Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, saw dawn, felt sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up your 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. Poppy Campaign Information (Card) (The Royal Canadian Legion) World War I: 1. 628,736 Canadians served. 2. 66,573 died and 138,166 were wounded. 3. 2,818 were taken prisoner of war. 4. 175 merchant seamen died by enemy action. World War II: 1. 1,031,902 Canadian men and 49,963 Canadian women served. 2. 44,927 died and 43,145 were wounded. 3. 8,271 were taken prisoner of war. 4. 1,146 merchant seamen died by enemy action. Korea: 1. 26,791 Canadians served. 2. 516 died and 1,558 were wounded. 3. 33 were taken prisoner of war. The Gulf War: 1. 3,837 Canadian men and 237 Canadian women served. 2. There were no Canadian casualties or prisoners of war during the Gulf War. nice of you to post this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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