11:11:11

[DaveCox]

At this time of the year we all tend to be a bit insular, but we should remember all those who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace: UK,Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, USA and many more. Rememberance has no regard for race, religion or politics, it is sufficient that they stood side by side in time of need

I stood silent at 11:00, did you/will you?

[Michael R.]

that is for sure

[Jordan Baker]

Just got back from the ceremony in Hamilton. Lots of people crowded around. The band was playing "Abide with me", wreaths were being laid, then the Lancaster flew by and seconds later the clouds parted and the sun beamed down onto everyone. It was a nice service.

[Robin Craig]

Stopped offset discing the field, shut the tractor off, got out of the cab and stood with cap off motionless for the minute.

Local radio station then played "Remembrance Day" by Bryan Adams.

R

[Little Jo]

Hi Guys

Yep I did my bit at the local RSL, medals and all.

Cheers

Tony

[Dennis Gelean (RIP)]

we are a little town in northern B.C. with Snow. At our Cenotaph
we started with a horn band until it was time for the bugler. The honour guard and parade were piped in. The Prayer was said by a ex-military Padre. A prayer in Wet'suwet'em and also translated into English by a elderly Native lady.
42 wreaths were laid. Our 204th Babine Sea Cadets are stellar in their duties.
Most of the townfolk were in attendance. I had display's all down Main St. and thru my display at the MLA office had the privilege of having 2 sergeants of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group drive my M37 with out chains straight up on my proving grounds. We Shall Never Forget Picture on my Face book.

[sapper740]

The Vietnam Veteran's Association Chapter 920 held a very moving and well attended Veteran's Day ceremony on the square in Denton, Texas. We parked our HMV's along the northside of the old courthouse while Bill and David Trantham brought out part of their extensive collection of functional weapons to display; MP34, MG42, M60, M2HBAR, Russian AK47, M16A1, and M79. The Denton County Sherrif's Department graciously volunteered to guard them during the ceremony. A piper played Amazing grace while Bobby Hawke flew his Huey overhead as poppies were handed out to all present by members of the Ladies Auxilliary, VFW Post 2205. Not only did I meet a fellow Canuck there, but he is a RCAF vet originally from Vancouver, my old home town. Small world.

CHEEMO!

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - my RSL has its own Memorial Gardens and this is where we hold our ceremony. Every year we have a Catafalque Party from 16 LAD and the exclusive use of a Lone Piper. Our local Primary School children feature heavily in our ceremony and every year they provide poetry readings, a choir and they all plant individual small white crosses. Everyone then adjourns to our clubrooms for refreshments.

Bob

[malcolm erik bogaert]

went for my annual stint outside my town hall yesterday..weather not half as bad as last year but despite what the media say...tins this year where only half full as compared to 2010...recession must be hitting home regards malcolm

[Marc Montgomery]

great remembrance songs by Cdns
1-Terry Kelly - A Pittance of Time (true story-see youtube video)
2-Bobby Watt-Remembrance Day (alb- Watts Next)
John McDermott (Eric Bogle written) Green Fields of France
Michael Mitchell (Bogle) And the Band played Waltzing Matilda (alb=Lest we Forget)
5-Roland Majeau (Sk?) Soldier's Cry (see youtube vid)

[maple_leaf_eh]

I found my son's elementary school principal about 3 weeks ago to tell her I would be available to speak at their assembly - if I was invited. The designated teacher found me last week, and I forwarded an approved National Defence powerpoint presentation for the occassion. Ordinarily servicemen and women are not supposed to speak in public. There are Public Affairs officers for that job, except under the conditions of Operation Connection. The military goes out of its way to solicit and support uniformed speakers to go to schools and groups, and spread the word. Connecting Canadians to their military is considered a very good thing.

The school assembly started at 0935. Another school dad, a reserved LCol on paid education sat beside me at the front. The classes placed their wreaths across the front the stage. Songs were sung. Poems recited. And then I rose onto my hind legs and spoke. The first thing I asked was for show of hands for who had a military relative. The principal, the secretary, many parents and lots of kids. I talked about how to learn who to remember and who are veterans. Simple and age appropriate for 4yr olds and up.

Then my wife drove me downtown in time to catch the run up to the national services at the National War Memorial downtown. Straight forward service, timed to the clock strike. The Act of Remembrance in English, French and a First Nation language I didn't recognize. Gun salutes, CF18 and Griffon helo flypasts, followed by Vintage Wings' Corsair and Mustang. The one prayer I look forward to is by our local rabbi. A stirring speaker whose choice of words always stirs me.

Ottawans get the solemnity of the occassion; two jokers were arrested in Toronto for disturbing the peace during the Mayor's speech.