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    When I lived in the US, Veterans day usually meant a visit to the air show or a picnic followed by fireworks.

    Since moving up here to Canada I have found a different view.

    Each November 11th, at exactly 11:00, everything stops. People attending graveside memorials, those on the sidewalks, in the mall, everywhere, stop, bow their heads, and stand in silence for 2 minutes.

    This video brings a lump to my throat each year.

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    I posted this to my FB friends (since the majority is military) on Thursday:

    To all veterans who shall see this, Greetings!

    I have served with a good many of you. We have been on the receiving end of inspections, drills, close calls and other items that will not be discussed in public. We have a bond that can not be described to those who never served. We had each others back through good and bad times. Even when I was not the best in the job that I was in when we served together, you were there for me. And I hope that I was there for you just as often.

    And to those who served that I didn't serve with, you know that any other veteran will have your back, regardless the branch they served in. It's a military thing. I know that I don't have the words to explain it, but that doesn't mean that it isn't true.

    In the US, this Sunday is Veterans Day; in Canada, it is Remembrance Day. Whatever it is called where you are, remember those veterans that came before us, the ones that taught us, those that we served with and those that are currently serving today. We know what our jobs entailed, we may know what their jobs are today. When you see your country's flag pass by, I know that you will stand a bit taller, a touch straighter. That is your pride in your service. And know that I am proud of you too.

    Happy Veterans and Remembrance Day.
    I've found that most relationships work best when no one wears pants.

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    In Memorium. Lest We Forget.
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    The flowers o' the forest....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqY79y-SCbA

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    No words. I am in tears. Thank you for the tributes.

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    Lest we forget.

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    WWI was fought on the grounds where I live.
    From an inhabitant of Flanders:
    We do not forget the sacrifices.
    May the fallen rest in peace.

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