For my Children on Remembrance Day.

[tniuqs]

For my Children on Remembrance Day.

Members of Your Family that Served

I would hope that you will remember your Grandmother, whom you knew and her service to this Country as an Nurse in the RCAMC Korean War.

Your Grandfather Charles Frederick Kilpatrick in WW I, Fort Garry Calvary Corporal and a Prisoner of War (he could never speak of the hardships he had to endure)

Your Grandfather who you never got to meet, RCAF Flight Officer in WW II

Your Uncle who died defending Canada in WW II and whom after I am named: RCAF Flight Officer.

Paramedic Friends

Cpl. Andrew Eykelenboom, of 1st Field Ambulance CAF

Cpl. Glen Arnold, of 2 Field Ambulance CAF

Clp. Micheal Starker of 15 Field Ambulance CAF

All Killed in Action in Afghanistan

Never Forget:

The 11 Hour.

The 11 Day

The 11 Month

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THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you ?

Have you always turned the other cheek ?

To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

It's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It's the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, they paid in blood

[scubanurse]

Thank you for this post. My grandfather was a Marine in Korea and WWII. I miss him so much every day as he was a magnificent man. After retiring from the Marines (and serving for 20 years), he went to finish his HS degree and go to college. He worked as a Special Education teacher then until retiring at 70. He truly gave his all to this country. I miss him all the time.

[fireflymedic]

Very good post squint - there are many veterans in my family and many, many close friends either currently are or have served their country. In honor of all that have served, will serve, and have given their lives - thank you is not adequate enough for keeping us safe. God bless and keep you safe always.

[Happiness]

Thank you Squint for your contribution for Rememberance Day.

As a child who grew up in the military, in the military and married military it is very important to all to understand how important is to never forget those that died for our freedom.

Tomorrow I will be attending our town festivities (yum moose milk at the legion) I would encourage all to make your best effort to attend your communities activities. If you are unable to do so please take the time at 11:11 to have a time of silence and remember your country is free because of those who gave their lives.

happy

[tniuqs]

I think its a very important thing that our children understand that this is not a holiday it is a day of remembering.

[itku2er]

I agree Turnip this is a day of remembering all those that fought and are still fighting for our liberty and freedom. Our kids are the future they are the ones that will be the future protectors of that liberty and freedom. We need to teach them about the sacrifices that others made for those freedoms, they need to know that the day is about many people from many walks of life and the sacrifices they made. How can we have our kids look to the future if they forget about the ones that have died that gave them a chance for that future? There was a quote I heard once I think is fitting here "how can we see the future if we forget the past?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQzqrXpSoI&feature=related

Edited November 11, 2009 by itku2er

[Eydawn]

Here's to my cousins, damaged and suffering from PTSD from Iraq and Korea

Here's to my coworker, struggling with demons, fresh back from his deployment to Iraq

Here's to my several friends currently serving in the armed forces

Here's to those I don't know, but hold a special place in my heart for

There are not words to describe my gratitude and love.

Go out and hug a veteran tomorrow. The life you enjoy is due to their work, and paid for by their tears, broken lives and emotional struggles.

Wendy

CO EMT-B

[Cookie]

To my dad who served in the United States Navy in both Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during WW II, then in he served in Korea, and my Uncle Clyde who was also in the USN and served during WW II. To my Uncle Lester whom I never knew, he died in Burma during WW II, while with the Army Engineers building the Burma Road. Another uncle served in WW I. I also reflect on those who during WW II made it possible for the soldiers and sailors to do what they did to preserve our freedom. My mother made radios for on board the destroyers, one of her girlfriends worked at the Martin bomber plant near Omaha building aircraft, her other girlfriend worked at the bomb plant at Meade Nebraska.

I salute all of you.

[Richard B the EMT]

Momma B is a WW2 WAC PFC, and member of several veterans groups. She is a Past Commander of the Queens County, New York, Jewish War Veterans of the United States.

I showed this string to her. She asked me, on behalf of all veterans, here in the US, in Canada, the UK, and other countries that were a part of the Allies, to tell all those who posted

Thank You.

[Lone Star]

This day isn't just for remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice, but for all that have stepped up to serve their country.

Say what you will about American Country Music, but I submit two videos that I think in their own hauntinly way epitomizes Veteran's Day.

Let us not forget those who stood ready to lay down their lives to defend our country and the way of life that we all too often take for granted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB76cYS8Ehw

I never thought that this is where I'd settle down,

I thought I'd die an old man back in my hometown,

They gave me this plot of land, me and some other men,

for a job well done.

There's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road,

The man inside; he cried the day they brought me home,

They folded up a flag, and told my mom and dad, 'We're proud of your son'.

And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property,

I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company,

I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done,

I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones,

I made it to Arlington.

I remember daddy brought me here when I was eight,

We searched all day to find out where my granddad lay,

And when we finally found that cross,

He said, 'Son this is what it cost, to keep us free'.

Now here I am a thousand stones away from him,

He recognized me on the first day I came in,

And it gave me a chill, when he clicked his heels, and saluted me.

And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property,

I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company,

And I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done,

I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones,

I made it to Arlington.

And every time I hear, twenty-one guns,

I know they brought another hero home, to us.

We're thankful for those thankful for the things we've done,

We can rest in peace, 'cause we are the chosen ones,

We made it to Arlington, yea, dust to dust

Don't cry for us, we made it to Arlington.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0mm4u2VzDs&feature=related

I was there in the winter of '64

When we camped in the ice at Nashville's doors

Three hundred miles our trail had led

We barely had time to bury our dead

When the Yankees charged and the colors fell

Overton Hill was a living hell

When we called retreat it was almost dark

I died with a grapeshot in my heart

Say a prayer for peace

For every fallen son

Set my spirit free

Let me lay down my gun

Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired

But I can't come home 'til

the last shot's fired

In June of 1944

I waited in the blood of Omaha's shores

Twenty-one and scared to death

My heart poundin' in my chest

I almost made the first seawall

When my friends turned and saw me fall

I still smell the smoke, I can taste the mud

As I lay there dying from a loss of blood

I'm in the fields of Vietnam,

The mountains of Afghanistan

And I'm still hopin', waitin', prayin'

I did not die in vain

[Choir:]

Say a prayer for peace (for peace)

For our daughters and our sons

Set our spirits free (set us free)

Let us lay down our guns

[Trace:]

Sweet mother Mary, we're so tired

But we can't come home (No

we can't come home)

[Choir:]

'Til the last shot's fired

In closing, as a Veteran myself; I would like to thank each and every one of you who have served before me,and who will serve after me. It is your dedication to your country that has kept us free, and will continue to ensure that freedom's light will continue to burn brightly.