Moment of silence

[WolfmanHarris]

In the spirit of the day I would like to humbly and respectfully request that all members respect a moment of silence (if the job makes that possible) fro

1100 to 1102 today. I would also ask that members consider staying off the city for the 11th hour today (as per the site's clock) and for the 11th hour wherever you are.

The reasons should be clear to everyone. If not see Squint's thread for a reminder.

"In flanders fields the poppies grow, between the crosses row on row.

And mark the place, while in the sky,

The lark, still bravely singing flies,

Scarce heard amidst the guns below.

We are the dead, short days ago,

We lived felt dawn saw sunset glow.

Loved and were loved and now we lie,

in Flanders fields.

So take up the quarrel with the foe,

To you with failing hands we throw,

The torch; hold it high.

For if you break faith with us who died,

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow,

In Flanders field."

Lest we forget.

[mobey]

I had mine at the local ceremonies.

[WolfmanHarris]

I had mine at the local ceremonies.

I missed mine. Call for syncopal episode shortly after 10:00, took me right past 11:00.

[rock_shoes]

It was the first and only day since April 1 I wore my full uniform. Out of respect for veterans past and present, all of us in BC returned to full uniforms (dress uniforms for those who have them) for the day and attended ceremonies wherever possible. It was great to see that a small town like mine can still fill an auditorium to standing room only on Remembrance Day.

Ed