Remembrance Day

[1train1]

Please do not forget to stop whatever you are doing and observe 2 minutes of silence on Remembrance Day; be that at work, at home or wherever. Think of the huge sacrifice so many have made in the past and still do for us now to ensure our well being.
Those from the past (there are fewer and fewer every year) and those serving our countries now (wherever they may be in the world) deserve our utmost respect and undying gratitude now and always. Think of those currently on active duty and pray for their safe return to their families.

Take the time and reflect.

[Anonymous]

I will for sure. My histroy teacher today reminded us that the reason we can enjoy our day off tomorow is becasue of the sacrafices made by thousands of men and women willing to die and fight for this great nation. God Bless America

[Anonymous]

I will for sure. My high school histroy teacher reminded us us that the reason we can enjoy our day off tomorow is becasue of the sacrafices made by thousands of men and women willing to die and fight for this great nation, and how we need to appreciate them, and those in Iraq. THE TROOPS ARE IN MY PRAYERS!!!

[trainboyH16-44]

Matthew

[gvdobler]

What is Remembrance Day?

Veterans Day is tomorrow, when did the name change?

[Anonymous]

THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

[GN-Rick]

In Canada the holiday is called Remembrance Day. It is basically the same as
the United States' Veteran's Day. Reflect on those who have acted in defense
of our countries and freedoms. Thank you to all of you who have served.

[Anonymous]

There was a great service on the radio, I had my 2 minutes silence in the garden, stopped planting the tomotoes, and listened to the last post. Lest we forget.
Danny
ps, gvdobler, it's the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the day World War 1 ended. The reason for the silence is to remember the dead from all wars, and because at that time the guns fell silent.

[gvdobler]

Thanks I was not aware the Canada observed the same day and calls it Rememberance Day,

Happy Birthday USMC-Semper Fi. 1966-1969

[egmurphy]

Originally known as Armistice Day.

A little quote from Wikipedia:

Armistice Day is the anniversary of the official end of World War I, November 11, 1918. It commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning — the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month." While this official date to mark the end of the war reflects the ceasefire on the Western Front, hostilities continued in other regions, especially across the former Russian Empire and in parts of the old Ottoman Empire.

This was gladly celebrated as a national holiday each year in many of the former allied nations. After World War II, it was changed to Veterans Day in the United States and to Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations. In many parts of the world, people take a minute of silence at 11:00 as a sign of respect, as suggested by Edward George Honey in a letter to a British newspaper.


Regards

Ed

[willy6]

Thank You all.................William C. Wilson USN(ret) 1972-1992

[Anonymous]

I was lucky enough to be in Canada this time last year. Our friends to the North have a serious and solemn respect for the men and women that serve their country. It made me feel better about the short time I served in the military.

God bless everyone everywhere.

[egmurphy]

Just another Veterans Day / Remembrance Day bit. The younger members of the forum may not recognize the poem, but it was quite well known years ago.

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, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our 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.

--John McCrae

btw, McCrae was a Lt Colonel in the Canadian army. The poem was written in memory of someone who died in the Battle of the Ypres Salient, in 1915.

I believe that this poem was the origin of the connection between poppies and Armistice Day (as noticed in the posts by Matthew and Luct). I remember when the American Legion (and probably other organizations as well) used to sell little paper poppies to pin on your lapel for Veteran's Day.

Flanders is a province in Belgium. The American-Belgian Club holds a memorial service at the American Military Cemetary, Henri-Chapelle, in Aubel, Belgium, each year on this day. The year I lived in Antwerp I attended the service. Very moving.


Regards

Ed

[edo1039]

I'm a Veteran and I thank you all. Lest we Forget!!

[selector]

My wife will be laying a wreath on behalf of her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi in Cumberland, BC. I'll be there with her. Was on parade many times over my years of service, 75-04.

LEST WE FORGET.

[davekelly]

Son of a veteran (Korea and Vietnam), a Veteran (Somalia) and still serving. I do thank those that served before me and those that gave up their tomorrows so we can have our today. I hope that I am serving as honorably as all those that served before me.

Five of my sailors are currently in Iraq and I would ask that all who read this, whether or not you agree with why they are there, just give a little wish, thought or prayer that they will stay safe and return soon. I would really appreciate it.

Dave

[edkowal]

Very few people forget.

What has this topic to do with rairoads?

-Ed

[rolleiman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edkowal

Very few people forget.

What has this topic to do with rairoads?

-Ed

Too Many forget.. Has nothing to do with trains.. Your Point in asking??

[edkowal]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rolleiman

Has nothing to do with trains..

Exactly.

-Ed

[Anonymous]

For that matter, trains played a great part in meeting the demand of supplying the nations, and transporting troops!

[selector]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edkowal

QUOTE: Originally posted by rolleiman

Has nothing to do with trains..

Exactly.

-Ed

Are you sure about that? Sounds like an absolute statement that is false, to me. So that places you in my "wonder what got into his wheeties?" list. That, and the churli***one. But, what the hey...

[Anonymous]

Thank you, Dave Kelly. I totally disagree with the war in Iraq, but I am a navy vet with nothing but the highest respect for those who serve. Those who disagree with a particular military effort are certainly not automatically anti-American. I remember my mother, when I was in elementary school in the 1950's, forcing me to go with her to veterans and memorial day parades. I understood at that early age the sacrafice of the people those men were marching to honor. It was humbling then, and still is. Friday at 11:11 am, we must all honor them again.

[Anonymous]

Ooooo, yes of course, you guys haven't had it yet!!!! But isn't it at 11am, not 11:11am??
Danny

[tstage]

1train1,

Beat me to the punch. I posted my own thread on my thoughts and feelings about Veterans Day.

On behalf of me personally: willy6, bukwrm, edo1039, selector (Crandell), Dave Kelly, and geoeisele - THANK YOU for your service!

Tom

[eridani]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edkowal

Very few people forget.

What has this topic to do with rairoads?

-Ed

Actually there was an earlier thread on the special memorial Via rail train that went to Ottawa earlier this week

"
Remembrance Day train heads to Ottawa
Last Updated Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:28:51 EST
CBC News

A trainload of war veterans and their families is heading for Ottawa, making a special Remembrance Day journey"

The CBC Natioanal story on the train is the website, with Real Video and Quicktime versions.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/11/09/remembrance051109.html




New Brusnwick local story
http://www.cbc.ca/nb/story/nb_vettidehead20051109.html

Ottawa local arrival story
http://www.cbc.ca/ottawa/story/ot-vets20051110.html

[alstom]

My dad was in the air force for some time and so was his dad. My grandpa brothers actually fought in World War II!! On my mom's side, her dad worked in the air force. So, I pretty much have a veteran family.

[jaretos]

My mom's 5 brothers all fought in WWII, 3 in the pacific, 2 in europe. All 5 came home alive, two decorated for saving lives. Four are still alive and well today, I always view what my uncles did with awe and respect.

john