Well, at least this is one thing I agree with Campbell on.

Remebering my Dad today.

Why bring Campbell into this? Since his regime he's managed to screwed many veterans and other pensioners out of their meager savings, the very people who built and fought for this country and province.

Take a hike Campbell!

Remebering all other as well

Why do the politicians do all the speeches at Remembrance day parades Non have served, They send the troops, But Non have served, Why not let the Veterans do the speeches, and the Politicians shut up and sit down

Well I'm having a little trouble spelling remember, I think I got it right this time. Donald, for once I have to agree with you, good post.

Today its only and all about the veterans and the sacrifices they made.

Re: Donald's peculiar rant. Perhaps the Veterans don't want to make speeches. As you say they have served and know what war is really like. Those who have served, or many of them, will be suffering for years. Especially, well I was going to rant about the present stupid "so-called" war, but maybe today's not a good time, but many of the vets and families and by extension us, will be suffering for years after this present pointless war is over.

Remembering the fallen, not forgetting all the maimed and those still suffering the effects of wars and battles. Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick's whole squad is here today giving honour to him and his family. May God Bless each and every one of them for their service to keep us free. Many of us have no idea of what they do and go through each and every day over there. Then they come back here, those that do come back, to see what they are protecting. Lets show them that we appreciate what they are doing. Some of them are going back again. I really honour that committment!
Seek out the stories from veterans, learn all you can from them. They all have stories to tell, if they will speak of it. For some it is too painful to relate. It is a real learning experience, one to be highly valued. We often can't imagine any other way of life than the one we have. A great price has been paid by Canadians to have what we have today. Remember that too.

This year, there was standing room only at the Civic Centre. Word has gotten out that we have friends, relatives and neighbors who are serving our great Free country. It was an incredible service remembering our loved ones, and those relatives that we never met because they got in harm's way to give us a better life. God bless 'em all.

I was a peace time soldier. At the grand old age of 17 yrs I signed on in Edmonton and went to Curry Barraks in Calgary for documentation. I went to Shilo Manitoba to the artillery do boot camp. After basic training I went directly to Oromocto New Brunswick for summer manouvers in Guagetown the largest Military base in Canada. The government had comfiscated a number of farms from the New Brunswikers. There was still a lot of animosity from the farmers there. There was a number of beautiful farms taken by our government. After summer manouvers the 4th RCHA went back to Pettewawa Ontario and my life was great there. Then one morning on standing orders there was postings for Germany and Egypt. After asking my chums which one is best I chose Germany. So I then went to Fort Osborne Barraks to the 2nd regiment RCHA and embarked to Germany from Trenton Ont. We flew in a Yukon aircraft and landed in Deuseldorf Germany. We traveled by bus to Fort Prince of Whales. There was a village of Dielinghoffen just a short distance outside of our camp. I and I am sure many others of my regement had a great time there. We were there for 3 years. We changed the Canadian flag from the union jack to the Maple leaf in 1965. In the year 1967 the 2RCHA returned to Camp Guagetown N.B. The 2nd was getting the M 105 self propelled gun at the time of my retirement to civilian life. I was a soldier that never had to kill someone or wach my back and I am glad of it.

There are genuine thoughts and remembrance of what took place during the wars and the public is basically grateful for the sacrafices our troops have made. It annoys me that politicians are allowed to speak at these gatherings because they are generally not sincere about anything that falls from their mouths unless it pertains to their paycheque.