How cool is this?

[csbdr]

MAN!! My work system filters this out as (pornography/adult content) Wierd....

[randal]

That brought a tear to my eye. I'm proud of my Canadian brothers and especially for that little boy who showed his respect in a most impressive way.

[mddock58]

This choked me up, both the patience of the young man, and the respect of the commanding officer.

Great video.

[davedove]

Anyone who has even worn a uniform understands the action of the troops.

You don't do it for the politicians, who often don't understand the soldier.
You don't do it for yourself, or you would probably be doing something else.
You don't do it for the old folks, whose time will soon be past.
You do it for the young ones like that, so they will have a future.

[xena]

To this day the Belgians remember what Canadians did for them during WWII.

The standard military doctrine of the time was to shell the enemy positions with artillery before advancing on them with infantry. The Canadians said "Hold on here! People live here! We can't just go through dropping artillery on people's homes!" So they made their advances severely limiting the amount of artillery used. We ended up developing new techniques in house to house fighting - like "mouseholing", which IIRC is still being used in sandy places now.

A lot of Canadian soldiers died because they didn't use artillery that much. A lot more Belgians lived because they didn't.

Apparently, if you're wearing a Canadian Army uniform in Belgium, you have a hard time paying for your meal or beer.

BTW, apparenlty the little boy was dressed as a Seaforth. Caber Feidh gu Brath!

[1MUNK3]

Words escape me at the moment. The show of respect from that young lad was brilliant and the return "Eyes Right !" PERFECT !

[Chas]

I always get emotional at the Rememberance Sunday Parade in London. As the youth contingents march past - The Scouts, Boys Brigade, Army/Sea/Air Cadets and others that I just can't bring to mind. Regardless of what is said about them, the next generation is standing ready, and able, to take the baton from our hands. God willing, they won't have to go through the privations of past generations. But if they have to, I have no doubt that they will and they will do it well.

Regards

Chas

[aviewfrom]

Thanks for sharing that video link. That totally made my day better.

[McClef]

He looks so smart and military and am sure the Canadians found it very touching to be saluted by this young Belgian.

[Andrewson]

Thanks for that. It cheered me up!