riggerrob 643 #1 November 12, 2005 Yesterday, I shivered in a cold, driving rain - for an hour - during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph (War Memorial) in Pitt Meadows. But our sufferings were nothing compared with those of Canadian soldiers who huddled in the muddy trenches of Ypres, Ortona, Kap Yong Hill or the Medak Pocket for weeks on end. I wonder how many "old boys" dodged bullets and torpedoes and schrapnel only to be done in the flu? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #2 November 12, 2005 Very well said. We held a service to at college. It is very important to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #3 November 12, 2005 They disembarked in '45 And no one spoke and no one smiled There were too many spaces in the line And gathered at the Cenotaph All agreed with hand on heart To sheathe the sacrificial knives But now She stands upon Southampton Dock With her handkerchief, and her summer frock Clings to her wet body in the rain In quiet desperation, knuckles White upon the slippery reins She bravely waves the boys goodbye again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #4 November 13, 2005 QuoteYesterday, I shivered in a cold, driving rain - for an hour - during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph (War Memorial) in Pitt Meadows. But our sufferings were nothing compared with those of Canadian soldiers who huddled in the muddy trenches of Ypres, Ortona, Kap Yong Hill or the Medak Pocket for weeks on end. I wonder how many "old boys" dodged bullets and torpedoes and schrapnel only to be done in the flu? Some years back I visited Vimy Ridge. What a place. Beautifully presented now as a memorial to the Canadians who fought there.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #5 November 13, 2005 I just wonder how many WWI vets are still around. I know there can't be many but there might be some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 November 13, 2005 QuoteI just wonder how many WWI vets are still around. I know there can't be many but there might be some. http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635160478,00.html Quoteno more than 50 remain, perhaps as few as 30.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
