Black Owl Posted November 8, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2008 At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the armistice was signed ending WWI. In my younger years (a long long time ago) we would observe 2 minutes of silence at 11:00 each November 11 to honour those who stood, and still stand in harms way. Unfortunately, that tradition has not stood the test of time and we pay our respects by searching for the best deals on Veterans Day. So, for those who may have forgotten the significants of Veterans/Armistice/Poppy Day... and to my fellow brothers/sisters in arms [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poZshcDj8g]www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poZshcDj8g[/ame] Stand tall, stand proud Black owl Combat certified crime crusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted November 8, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks Russell. I remember each and every day....our fallen who have given their all for us. I remember each and everyday...those that are still in harms way...giving their all....again for us. I make sure my kids remember these things as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddabber Posted November 8, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2008 If we do not remember who will. Folks it is our PRIVILEDGE to have the freedoms we have and I is up to ALL of us to teach those around us to remember those fallen heros and those that are still fighting where ever they are. I taught my kids long ago to pay respect and they still stop what they are doing for 2 minutes on Nov 11th. I thank GOD for what I have and the freedom to speek, vote and live the life we have. I will never forget. Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted November 8, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2008 If we do not remember who will. Folks it is our PRIVILEDGE to have the freedoms we have and I is up to ALL of us to teach those around us to remember those fallen heros and those that are still fighting where ever they are. I taught my kids long ago to pay respect and they still stop what they are doing for 2 minutes on Nov 11th. I thank GOD for what I have and the freedom to speek, vote and live the life we have. I will never forget. Darrell thank you blackowl for the reminder, and thank you maddabber for saying it so well. hurray for our veterans ,and godbless america. bill :clap2::clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted November 8, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks Owl, the comment and the tune are much appreciated. Maddabber - well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted November 8, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2008 Amen brothers, lest we never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibents Posted November 8, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Thank you Owl for reminding everyone of the sacrifices that have been and are still being made by all service men and women. My grandfather fought at the battle of Mons in Belgium and though I never got to meet him I couldn't be more proud of the of the commitment he made for all our freedoms. I just thought I'd add this poem written in 1915, I'm sure many of know it In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Edited November 9, 2008 by ibents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HdHtr Posted November 8, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 8, 2008 So often we forget those who have gone before us until a reminder like 9/11, Iraq, Afganistan comes along. May we never forget our absent comrades and the legacy they left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 8, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2008 I believe alot of it is alive in these parts..I went for a GREAT ride today and every little town was having "Honer Parades" and let me tell you there were thousands of bikers participating. I will not lie,I did not know what it was all about until I asked an older gentleman in the crowd.It saddened me that I was unaware of this but I will forever have it etched in my mind.Thank You to ALL of our Vets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRefugee Posted November 9, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 9, 2008 Every Veterans day I would take my sons out and we would make it a point to find a Veteran to shake their hand and say thank you. If we were not sure we would ask them. Rarely were we wrong. My sons still carry on this tradition to this day. Don't forget our Veterans from the Korean war either. I have had the honor of meeting many and they all say that it was the first time anyone had thanked them. To ALL the Veterans here my family and I say thank you for your service and our freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 9, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 9, 2008 Thank you for slowing us down a bit Russell, God bless all the warriors, past, present and future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted November 9, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 9, 2008 At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the armistice was signed ending WWI. In my younger years (a long long time ago) we would observe 2 minutes of silence at 11:00 each November 11 to honour those who stood, and still stand in harms way. Unfortunately, that tradition has not stood the test of time and we pay our respects by searching for the best deals on Veterans Day. So, for those who may have forgotten the significants of Veterans/Armistice/Poppy Day... and to my fellow brothers/sisters in arms www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poZshcDj8g Stand tall, stand proud Black owl Combat certified crime crusher This is a day I never forget. My Uncle Ray was born on this day and I was lucky enough to born on the same day as my Uncle. God bless all that serve and a special thanks for those that gave their lives so that we may be free and enjoy the freedoms that we do. I salute you all. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 10, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks for the reminder, Black Owl. And to all, well-said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted November 10, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 10, 2008 For the third year in a row I am acting president/president of our local Legion. That means I get to write and make a speech during the Remembrance ceremonies. In the past we have honored the veterans of two world wars. One year we honored the veterans of the Burma Campaign. Last year we honored the veterans of two world wars and the Korean war. During the ceremony I had the parade turn towards Busan, Korea, where the allied cemetery is located and give a salute. This is the year of the Peace keepers. We are erecting a monument to the Peace Keepers and Peace Makers of all nations at our Legion. The official dedication will be later when it is finished but we are having an informal one on the 11th. So many people do not know what hell the veterans went through. I just watched an excellent presentation entitled " Vimy, Heaven to Hell" I want to see " Passchendaele". It is about time some of these stories were told. People do not realize that Hitler was extremely close to having an atomic bomb before the Allies. He had 17 atomic physicists, 16 were working on the bomb, the 17th was Jewish. It was the British SAS going in through Norway that stopped him. They do not also realize that Japan had already tested an atomic bomb before Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They do not know how close it really was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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