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22nd October 14, 03:56 PM
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How tragic that a man honoring those who had fallen before should be murdered performing that sacred duty. Our hearts go out to our neighbors to the north.
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22nd October 14, 04:36 PM
#22
I'm sickened to learn of a soldier's death. Even more personal for me when it is a member of the ASH regiment with whom my family has connections to, with the original U.K. 93rd. RIP and thank you for your service.
I know that this forum wisely shies away from political content, so I will only state that the free world needs to stop attempting to be tolerant towards the intolerable.
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22nd October 14, 04:40 PM
#23
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's family as well as our Canadian friends as they morn this senseless loss.
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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22nd October 14, 04:49 PM
#24
Going to wear my Black Watch Kilt tomorrow in solidarity.
RIP my comrade.
"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings."
From High Flight, a poem by
Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee
412 Squadron, RCAF
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22nd October 14, 05:06 PM
#25
There is a photo of Cpl Cirillo in his kilt, in this news article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...arliament.html
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22nd October 14, 07:10 PM
#26
 Originally Posted by planemaker
Going to wear my Black Watch Kilt tomorrow in solidarity.
I'm planning to wear my kilt tomorrow for the same reason.
Edit: When I was in cadets, I several times stood vigil at cenotaphs during Remembrance Day ceremonies. Few things are held so commonly respected in Canadian society as the sacrifices of our military.
I don't know if the targeting of the War Memorial guards was chosen in order to intimidate and dishearten Canadians, but if so...
they chose the wrong bloody target.
Last edited by Dale-of-Cedars; 22nd October 14 at 08:18 PM.
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23rd October 14, 12:32 AM
#27
A totally shameful act that deserves total condemnation from every decent human being.
Martin.
AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt.
Proud, but homesick, son of Skye.
Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
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23rd October 14, 06:22 AM
#28
I'm wearing a poppy, a black watch tartan jacket and a tie in the Argyll & Sutherlland Highlanders colours. The A&S Highlanders are the sister Regiment to the Cape Breton Highlanders.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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23rd October 14, 08:11 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Mike S
I know that this forum wisely shies away from political content, so I will only state that the free world needs to stop attempting to be tolerant towards the intolerable.
It seems the individual responsible was shot and killed so his actions were hardly tolerated. I don't think anybody can accuse the Canadian response for being a bit "soft". Also, in a similar case, fusilier Lee Rigby's killers were shot and wounded, then given life terms in prison - again hardly tolerance. I'm really not seeing this toleration of the intolerable.
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23rd October 14, 08:32 AM
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Last edited by Dale-of-Cedars; 23rd October 14 at 09:46 AM.
Reason: added attribution.
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