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How was everybody's Veterans Day?
Up here we call it Rememberance Day. But there isn't any difference in the way we celebrate it I don't think.
Anyway. I live in southern Alberta, pretty close to the border with Montana and so we had some of the fine people from the armed forces in Sweetgrass come to the ceremonies. Of course we all believe that we live in the best country on the planet for whatever reasons, and we're probably all correct. Canada is the best place on Earth because I live here. We might joke about debating this topic but really we're all just proud of where we are from (hopefully). I wanted to post because I wanted to ask about the places you attended today. I really enjoyed the service because of how respectful it was to all involved.
Obviously we don't mention the Vietnam War or Desert Storm / Iraq but we do celebrate those who have died in peacekeeping roles around the world, it's something we were known for up here.
I'm rambling.... I just wanted to say that I was very proud to stand up with the colour guard displaying the Canadian flag, the U.S. flag, the Union Jack, the UN flag, even the old canadian flag from the 40s. And also to sing Oh Canada!, the Star Spangled Banner, and God Save the Queen all in one sitting.
I'm happy to Share this planet with you guys, and I hope your day was filled with fond memories of lost loved ones, Helping our new veterans from the middle east make some new friends and get more support, and talking to the old veterans to keep their stories and memories alive.
Up here we call it Rememberance Day. But there isn't any difference in the way we celebrate it I don't think.
Anyway. I live in southern Alberta, pretty close to the border with Montana and so we had some of the fine people from the armed forces in Sweetgrass come to the ceremonies. Of course we all believe that we live in the best country on the planet for whatever reasons, and we're probably all correct. Canada is the best place on Earth because I live here. We might joke about debating this topic but really we're all just proud of where we are from (hopefully). I wanted to post because I wanted to ask about the places you attended today. I really enjoyed the service because of how respectful it was to all involved.
Obviously we don't mention the Vietnam War or Desert Storm / Iraq but we do celebrate those who have died in peacekeeping roles around the world, it's something we were known for up here.
I'm rambling.... I just wanted to say that I was very proud to stand up with the colour guard displaying the Canadian flag, the U.S. flag, the Union Jack, the UN flag, even the old canadian flag from the 40s. And also to sing Oh Canada!, the Star Spangled Banner, and God Save the Queen all in one sitting.
I'm happy to Share this planet with you guys, and I hope your day was filled with fond memories of lost loved ones, Helping our new veterans from the middle east make some new friends and get more support, and talking to the old veterans to keep their stories and memories alive.