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11-13-2007, 06:47 PM
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Hey, Andresont,
NOBODY here is claiming to support the War in Iraq. This thread is about showing our love & support for our men & women who have served honourably & made sacrifices for our intangible freedoms & rights. I just wanted people to examine what we've each done or not done on Remembrance Day. On Mother's day we buy her flowers, chocolates & take her out for dinner. On Father's day we buy him a tie & go for dinner. On Remembrance or Veteran's Day we do what?
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11-13-2007, 07:15 PM
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As a serving soldier with 1 PPCLI I would like to add a couple of things.
First, I personally received a phone call over the weekend from a business associate I hadn't heard from in years..all he said thanks for what I do and I tell ya, it felt good to be recognized for the sacrifices that soldiers do make... Second, this is not about supporting war. this is about the soldiers who have, in the past and will to continue to put their lives on the line. I have personally been in Kosovo, Bosnia, and afghanistan. Unfortunately there are bad people who do bad things I agree, war is hell and stupid. I would love to live in a world were there wasn't war. However, until we get rid of the sickos, dictators, etc etc I support what we do. As so do the vast majority of the population...thankfully they realize that we live in a real world not ideal. Ask the albanians that were saved after thousands of their brethern were slaughtered by the thousands by the serbs in kosovo whether or not they think that canadian soldiers are butchers and should be forgotten. Ask the dutch that still are appreciative of canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice almost a century ago. The list goes on and on. if you think that soldiers are unnecessary, you live in a dream world. Remembering those that sacrifice their lives and lifestyles so that the rest of society can live in a relative peace is the least society can do for those that do what we do. Showing support for the war in iraq or afghanistan should not be confused with showing support for the people that put everything on the line. As well, Being a soldier doesn't make you a murderer. I, thankfully, have never had to end anyone's life in the 12 years of doing what I do. But I know that I have done alot of good.. How do I know this? From the smiles of the children of the countries I have been in. They appreciate the sacrifices being made. Too bad some in our own country don't. For those that do, thanks MCpl Neal Spicer 1st Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry.
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Way too much time and money has gone into this hobby....and yet, I CAN'T STOP Last edited by howdy20012002; 11-13-2007 at 08:14 PM.
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11-13-2007, 07:49 PM
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MCpl Neal Spicer,
If you ever make it to the coast, look me up & I'll make you dinner, we'll have some drinks & you can tell me some of your "war-stories." Thank you for serving. Anthony
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11-14-2007, 09:25 PM
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11-13-2007, 09:27 PM
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We honor the veterans! And ... make a point  ...Of learning the history lesson !BTW we have less and less of intangible the way these things are going.
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