Canadian Vietnam Veterans

[Bill Murray]

The film I mentioned earlier and which I am watching the second half of now is not "They were soldiers" but rather, "We were soldiers".
The reference to GWB was not to George W Bush, it was to you my most favorite web site owner. Let it be known that we Americans can have quite enough sport with our own GWB without my having to add to your problems with other members here who cannot seem to fathom your wisdom and wit.

As I type these last last words, the movie is just ending and may I say that as an individual I found it a moving experience which both portrays the bravado of war and the tragedy of war. I am not sure exactly if Mr. Gibson was trying to make a statement at this particular juncture but a quote at the end of the film went something like, " they did not fight for a cause, did not fight for their country, they fought for each other".

What I drew from that is something that has been in the back of my mind for many, many years. Even the most gung ho servicemen I have known, many, many over the years, are unanimous in saying something like, "I like to train for what might happen but I hope I never have to put it to use".

It is now 2040 hours and it is obvious that I should sign off.

My dear Canadian friends, fly your flag proudly this coming Thursday. You and your country have earned it many times over.
Bill