November 11~~Remembrance Day

[Chaitika]

In Canada we pay tribute and respect to all war veterans and those who have fallen in the line of duty on November 11.

This thread is not for commenting on war or for bashing veterans, but is intended as a thread for any one of any nation to pay respect to their own veterans and lost ones.

Do feel free to post a tribute, whether it be by song or word or image. Here's a brief video/song meant for remembering. We cannot forget our heroes, because then they will defintely have suffered and died in vain.

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[voss345]

well said
both my grandfathers fought in korea and vietnam
They have as much pride for their country as one could have

 

[ajb1971]

Bless 'em all
My nephew is due back from Iraq in Dec. after serving 2yrs of heavy action and recieving a purple heart and chosen to stay and not leave his boys until their deployment is up.

I admire this kid and actually concider him my hero.

 

[voss345]

I feel bad for all the soldier in iraq all their blood and sacrifice will be all for naught because the next prez will pull out fast.......

i have 3 friends in service right now and know 2 that lost their lives for iraqi freedom, these people are the true heros of our country

 

[stingrayJK]

I myself currently serve in the United States Army and have since 1989..... at the end of this week I will muster out due to combat related injuries. I have seen war on several different fronts such as desert storm/shield , Somalia, bosnia, Kosvio, oif/oef. I can only say I have seen life taken of both the enemy and friend alike... WE ALL DIE THE SAME away from our loved ones and alone.
Veterans day is a very deeply emotional day for myself. It is a time that I ask myself did I earn the right to contniue with my life and what do I do to honor my brothers and sisters in arms. My answer that I come with is to all ways REMEMBER THEM AND KEEP THEM CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS WITH PRIDE.
I have a hard time passing through military grave yards it fills my heart full of sarrow and pride....when I hear the wisper of taps played at night on post it breings tears to my eyes ...for I truley know deep down below my feet that the blood of my fallen comarads soaks the ground of my country .So others my live thier life out in peace and be free....

It reminds myself not to take life or love of family lightly becuase when I go to work I my never see home agian.




I pray that our new presedent elect will not let the blood of our brave beforgoten in the sands of iraq or the mountains of afgahanistan by thinking that if we life the terrorists alone they wil do the same to us.

 

[Eleven Bravo]

"DEEDS NOT WORDS" 2-22nd INF 10th MTN.

FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

 

[ajb1971]

I myself currently serve in the United States Army and have since 1989..... at the end of this week I will muster out due to combat related injuries. I have seen war on several different fronts such as desert storm/shield , Somalia, bosnia, Kosvio, oif/oef. I can only say I have seen life taken of both the enemy and friend alike... WE ALL DIE THE SAME away from our loved ones and alone.
Veterans day is a very deeply emotional day for myself. It is a time that I ask myself did I earn the right to contniue with my life and what do I do to honor my brothers and sisters in arms. My answer that I come with is to all ways REMEMBER THEM AND KEEP THEM CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS WITH PRIDE.
I have a hard time passing through military grave yards it fills my heart full of sarrow and pride....when I hear the wisper of taps played at night on post it breings tears to my eyes ...for I truley know deep down below my feet that the blood of my fallen comarads soaks the ground of my country .So others my live thier life out in peace and be free....

It reminds myself not to take life or love of family lightly becuase when I go to work I my never see home agian.




I pray that our new presedent elect will not let the blood of our brave beforgoten in the sands of iraq or the mountains of afgahanistan by thinking that if we life the terrorists alone they wil do the same to us.

Thank you for serving our country & sharing your words.

when you mentioned "TAPS" I thought I'd re-post this.

Taps​

AN INTERESTING HISTORY ​

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps were played; this brings out a new meaning of it.

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention, crawling on his stomach through the gunfire; the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.

But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.

This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was born.

The words are:
"Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars
Neath the sky.
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh"

I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.

I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.

Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

 

[stingrayJK]

Thank you for serving our country & sharing your words.

when you mentioned "TAPS" I thought I'd re-post this.

Taps

AN INTERESTING HISTORY​

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps were played; this brings out a new meaning of it.

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention, crawling on his stomach through the gunfire; the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.

But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.

This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was born.

The words are:
"Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars
Neath the sky.
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh"

I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.

I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.

Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Thank you for the honor and trying to understand may god bless you and keep you safe

 

[davo]

Never forgotten.

 

[Red Devil]

This is a beautiful tribute...