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Lest we forget...

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1Lest we forget... Empty Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:46 am

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Today is Remembrance Day.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/11/07/f-remembrance-day.html

Remember those that gave their lives and sacrificed for our freedoms so that we can raise our children in a free, safe country.

2Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:19 am

TheAvatar

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I second that.

3Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:23 am

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We have so much to think about today, and so much to be thankful for to those who did what they knew they had to do.

4Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:54 am

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I say we take a moment of silence on the forum at 11:00.


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5Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:36 am

mattshock

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I'll meet in chat if I'm still around for that.

6Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:25 am

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Some sobering numbers...

More than 100,000 Canadian soldiers have died in various conflicts, including:

  • More than 66,000 in the First World War.
  • More than 44,000 in the Second World War.
  • 516 in the Korean War.
  • 121 in peacekeeping missions.
  • 97 in Afghanistan.

7Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:52 am

The_Dude

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And countless other from all around the world.

Its important to live our lives well and remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.

I will alway's Remember

8Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:13 pm

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Thanks for our freedom. Sometimes we take it for granted. We all appreciate it.

9Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:36 pm

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Thank you for our freedom, we live in a great Country thanks to all of the veterans who fought for us and to all of those who are still fighting today.

We remember not just today, but every day.

10Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:53 am

SeawaySensFan

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A little early. Well, never too early... Anyway this is essential reading.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/11/08/why-the-hell-would-i-kill-this-kid-one-canadian-veteran-remembers-the-horrors-of-war/

11Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:54 am

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Great article.


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12Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:26 am

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Lest we forget those we lost and keep in our thoughts those who continue to selflessy answer the call of duty today.

13Lest we forget... Empty Re: Lest we forget... Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:21 am

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Lest we forget... Remembrance-poppy


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