lew Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I just read where 3 more Canadian soldiers were killed in Afghanastan this morning. Terrible news !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 My prayers and thoughts go out to their families....What a terrible loss of life and especially for this to happen as the Christmas Holiday season approaches... We should all be thankful for what we have!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejigger Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 sad times indeed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGG Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Such bad timing with the Holidays just around the corner, there Families must be devastated, my prayers and condolences to the brave and fallen soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I don't know about you folks, but every time I hear about this, I feel like I die a little inside... my heart goes out to their families, friends and fellow soldiers. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I feel for the families,but have nothing but a negative comment to make,so I will just say I feel for the families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Its sad news again,mycondolences to all of their famlies they are all heros in my books !!!! as well we waited to hear the news as our brother in-law is there right now on the front lines,and is there doing his 3rd tour of the war !!!! i wish him well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I feel for the families,but have nothing but a negative comment to make,so I will just say I feel for the families. Nail on the head. Support the troops and there families, not the cause! ( don't mean to start on the political, sorry guy's ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) Terrorism is a war that cannot be won.. It is a money-making machine for the weapon makers & kick-backs to the politicians that support it. How many more do YOU think will die? It is Vietnam all over again!! 2 World Wars wasn't enough for mankind? PEACE on Earth & Good will toward men. God rest their souls..the fallen Brave Shouldn't we be doing something to protect the rest, instead of sending endless condolences? Edited December 6, 2008 by danbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Everytime I hear the news of another fallen soldier I feel like a piece of me is torn out. For those that wish to show their respect. Here is a link.http://www.cfrb.com/node/839002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 The boys and girls out there on the line are doing their duty, regardless of the politics. They died, rightly or wrongly, in the service of our country. In war, peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, whatever,..., they have died on Canada's behalf. That is all that has to be remembered as we sleep in our warm comfy beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Denial is what let's this war continue. Sweet dreams..bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 RIP and our thoughts go out to the families it sure is sad to know at anytime but just before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Nail on the head. Support the troops and there families, not the cause! ( don't mean to start on the political, sorry guy's ). Despite all the treasonist Bickering, Demonstrations by Young people against the war in Afghanistan, I don't know what they are worried about because its not their sorry asses , because there will never be a draft for them. Its Amazing, That we Keep producing Heroes from our (My) Country who will look you in the eye, and say because it is my Duty to do so. We love our Country and are proud to serve.. ( for the most part) Tidbit.-- The Taliban the enemy of the Afghanistan Government, have been killing our Soldiers by planting Explosive devices instead of standing up to a firefight as they have lost every engagement against our Soldiers. We learn that Booby Traps key tactical advantage, is there is none, other than to Break down the Morale of the Enemy, in this case our morale. This is why it Pisses me off to hear crap of pulling out before the job is done. We will give them a Victory and Canada has never lost a War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Well said holdfast !!!! my brother in-law,is there right now and he is a very proud soldier,and all he asks for is that the canadian people stand behind him and support him,and all of his fallen friends !!!! he is based at CFB PETAWAWA and they have taken some horrible losses,and he has lost alot of friends,weather you agree or dissagree,we are there and they are doing a job and trying to help stabilize a country and get rid of the taliban so the country can govern itself,they are helping thousands of innocent people who have been tourtured and killed,and thats who we are as a people,we are canadians,and the soldiers are true heros in the eyes of the people,as well as canadians & the world !!!!!! think about the soldiers families,and all the mothers ,fathers wives,children,friends,i worry everytime the phone rings and its long distance, but i am proud and i will be on the 401 over pass tommorow afternoon at 4 pm. when they come through oshawa,on the hiway of heros !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) I should of not posted this. Sorry Lew for taking off like that. Edited December 8, 2008 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 What job???????????? We never went after them,the USA did,they didnt attack us,they attacked the US. NOW that we are there,we can expect them to attack us. Mind your own bussiness comes to mind here.The only reason we are there is, because we live next door to them(USA) and we(the Canadians,so proud that we are home of the free,and all that other poop) are afraid they will come after us next,not they havent allready. I do not disrespect the soldiers,they are doing what they are told and feel is right. I do not believe in the cause. If they came after us,yes,then we go for them. If there was a draft for this bull,I for one would not be there. YES I WOULD ROT IN THE DARKEST JAIL THEY HAVE. We are becoming like them,the US,we are putting our noses in places that it dosent belong (why do you think all this poop started?). Let them live thier lives the way they want. Sure you are allowed to say your Opinion. As far as the US is concerned I couldn't think of a better country to be neighbors with. So far they have treated us in order that we can be what we are. Maybe you have something else in mind. We are in Afghanistan as a NATO force under a United Nations mandate ordered in by the Liberals( Just so you don't think it was Harper because you being a Bush hater your probably a Harper Hater). Maybe we should wear Blue Berets and watch the Taliban torture and murder people because HQ does not have the guts to do something. Oh yea, when we do leave, there will be a massacre. Like I said, you have no worries or your kids as we are a strictly volunteer Army. Can you imagine if we had conscripts like you. Wed be like the French Army. If you seen them, their priority is to look pretty. One last thing, your Two faced if you support the troops but not the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Beef, fish, softwood lumber, petroleum. Friends like that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Lets not ruin the intent of Lew's post lads ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Lets not ruin the intent of Lew's post lads ! I agree. If you want to discuss our commitment in Afganistan, please start another thread. To do so on this one is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 I agree. If you want to discuss our commitment in Afganistan, please start another thread. To do so on this one is wrong. I was wrong. It am sorry and edited my response. Sorry Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Not a problem at all Brian, it's a subject we've all got strong feelings about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) I understand that the Caskets have passed through the Highway of Heroes today down your Way. For One Soldier I suspect he will more likely stay in his home town TO. I heard on the news here out West, that the Mayor of Toronto had the city fly the Flag at half mast. Wonder if any body got to give their last respects along the highway here. I have a PowerPoint that a Soldier gave to me of a Journey through the Highway of Heroes from the camera view of the escort. Very, Very powerful and sad at the same time. Wish I knew how to put it on the Board. Probably best I didnt since it may offend some. Edited December 8, 2008 by holdfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) I dove out to pay my respects today. I live in Hamilton and work in Burlington so I had to drive through Toronto to get there. I like to think that I have a feel for the pulse or mood of the traffic. Today I did notice a difference. People were very well behaved and patient on the 401. It was like everybody knew what was coming down the highway and they would have died of shame if they were the cause of something that interfered with it. My first glimpse of people gathered on the brigdes was at Morningside and then I saw something stuck me as very poignient. Off to the side of one of the bridges standing to the inside of an on ramp were a woman and child, a girl I think. They stood there patiently waiting by themselves for the motorcade to pass by. I was filled with emotion at that site. No parade no flags just a mother and daughter silently waiting to say thanks and pay their respects. I kept driving until I was in Pickering and I heard over the radio that the motorcade had passed Oshawa . I pulled off on Brock road but came back west to Liverpool. I parked at a Tim Hortons and grabbed a coffee. I walked across the the street and started up the bridge . People along the way said hello. I got to where the people had gathered. A firetruck was there with lights flashing. I took up my place beside a gentleman who introduced himself and said that he had been here many times. I said I was from Hamilton . There was a young man beside and we exchanged greetings as well. In about five minutes flashing lights were visilble under the next bridge as the motorcade drew near. As the procession got nearer the man beside me saluted. I slipped my hood off and removed my hat and held it over my heart. Everything got quiet as everone stood still and our attention was on the four funeral hearses that went by. A few more cars and then it was over. The crowd began to leave the bridge. I felt like a wieght had been lifted of of me. I was worried on my trip there that I would get caught in traffic and would not get to do what I had set out to do. A lot of things went through my head on the drive back. Feelings of sadness and pride in my fellow Canadians. I never thought that in my lifetime someone would lay down their life for me. And these soldiers had. They had stood for me and my country and I was glad to have stood for them just for a tiny bit. Edited December 9, 2008 by hammercarp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I dove out to pay my respects today. I live in Hamilton and work in Burlington so I had to drive through Toronto to get there. I like to think that I have a feel for the pulse or mood of the traffic. Today I did notice a difference. People were very well behaved and patient on the 401. It was like everybody knew what was coming down the highway and they would have died of shame if they were the cause of something that interfered with it. My first glimpse of people gathered on the brigdes was at Morningside and then I saw something stuck me as very poignient. Off to the side of one of the bridges standing to the inside of an on ramp were a woman and child, a girl I think. They stood there patiently waiting by themselves for the motorcade to pass by. I was filled with emotion at that site. No parade no flags just a mother and daughter silently waiting to say thanks and pay their respects. I kept driving until I was in Pickering and I heard over the radio that the motorcade had passed Oshawa . I pulled off on Brock road but came back west to Liverpool. I parked at a Tim Hortons and grabbed a coffee. I walked across the the street and started up the bridge . People along the way said hello. I got to where the people had gathered. A firetruck was there with lights flashing. I took up my place beside a gentleman who introduced himself and said that he had been here many times. I said I was from Hamilton . There was a young man beside and we exchanged greetings as well. In about five minutes flashing lights were visilble under the next bridge as the motorcade drew near. As the procession got nearer the man beside me saluted. I slipped my hood off and removed my hat and held it over my heart. Everything got quiet as everone stood still and our attention was on the four funeral hearses that went by. A few more cars and then it was over. The crowd began to leave the bridge. I felt like a wieght had been lifted of of me. I was worried on my trip there that I would get caught in traffic and would not get to do what I had set out to do. A lot of things went through my head on the drive back. Feelings of sadness and pride in my fellow Canadians. I never thought that in my lifetime someone would lay down their life for me. And these soldiers had. They had stood for me and my country and I was glad to have stood for them just for a tiny bit. [/quotI know that from Above , they are saying Thanks to you. Thats all they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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