At 11am, 11th November large parts of the UK will come to a stand still was we observe a two minute silence as a mark of remembrance, honour and respect for all those Service men and women who have died fighting in the service of, or along side of, the British Armed Forces.

No such act of Remembrance could be complete with out a thought for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who, when Britain was in peril, came forward in our time of need.

Whether in WW1 or Afghanistan, or numerous conflicts in between, Canadians service personnel have showed their mettle in the toughest of circumstances, whether it be on the land, at sea or in the air.

Be proud of your men and women who today carry on that tradition, and who serve Canada with courage, professionalism and heart.

For the Fallen

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Once again, as always, Pete demonstrates what a consummate gentleman he is.

To those of us who log on here and whose family members voluntarily shed their blood from 1914-19 and from 1939-45 in the Canadian Forces plus those who served in the British legions, this sort of thanks is so deeply appreciated.

Thank you Pete! A great gesture thankfullness, to those who gave all!

Thank you Pete. Thanks alot. If my unkle was alive, he died last yr of old age, I would tell him of your appreciation. He, a french canadian, served in Sicily, Italy, Holland and Belgium, 1st Cdn div., infantry, Lenark Renfrew Highlanders.

I once told him that a friend I had made on the internet from Holland insisted on me thanking him for his service to Holland. I think he liked that, although he just said "Yes."

When I was a boy there were old men, mostly farmers, who were veterans of the 1st WW. Some died with the wounds of Gas, which they had endured all their lives!

Very timely post Pete.

In return I wish to mention how my province's Remebrance Day Ceremonies actually began a few days ago with a salute to a number of British Aircrew who died while over here training in the Commonwealth Air Training Program. Several rest in Canadian soil.

Murf,

Not too far from where I live is a small village called Bodelwyddan, where since WW1 there has been an army camp. Today the camp it is a shadow of its former self, with just a few wooden huts remaining to service the rifle range and small training area.

Back in WW1 however it was a major transit camp for troops passing through Liverpool.

The conditions in the camp are recorded as being pretty grim, with severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and few facilities.

It is no wonder than that when the flu epidemic swept the UK, it took its toll of the soldiers based there, including some Canadians, and these are buried at the nearby Church of St Margaret.

Just after war, a small number of other Canadians troops died while waiting for transport back to Canada. Mystery and speculation still surround these deaths, but they too are buried at St Margaret's.

In all 83 Canadian service men are buried at the church which contains the memorial below..



Ever year on Remembrance Sunday, a service is held , including a parade by the Royal Welch in memory of these Canadian boys who died and are buried such a long way from home.

Regards,

Peter

Semper Fortis, as we say in the Navy always courageous!

Thank you Pete, I am not in the military, though some of my relatives and aquaintances are. To all who fought, and are still fighting, Canadian, American, and British, Thank you.

I lost my best friend from the army in Bosnia,not a day go's by I do not think of him.
R.I.P James Patrick.

Makes me very proud to be British when I read thoughtful words like these. I also look forward to being and equally proud Canadian.

we had a few canadian volunteers that fought along side in the corps, great men