Repatriation

[holdfast]

I Finally was able to take a PowerPoint that was sent to from a Buddy awhile ago. Unfortunately we lost more Soldiers recently. I figured that If the Mods allow me, that you will find these photos very touching, especially for the Families that have to endear this horrible trip from Trenton to Toronto. As a Soldier I found these Photos very compelling and sad, yet inspired. I'm sure the PowerPoint has gone around many Army Units in Canada. I Cant tell you who or when, but what is important, is that we salute our Heroes. Just take a few minutes and try not think that they didnt die for someones agenda, but actually believed what they were doing it for Canada. Unfortunately there will be more, God Bless them.

 

Rob

The families and Hearst's are awaiting for the Plane that are bringing Home our Heroes

 

The arrival of the Plane

 

The first casket. I imagine there will be a set of Pallbearers from Afghanistan including closets friends and a Senior NCO or officer, that will escort the caskets.

 

Its a sad Moment for sure even including the Aircrew that brought our Hero Home

 

The convoy is just outside the Gates of the Air Base. In the Background are the CFB Trenton Buildings along the Runway. I thought I would never ever see our Vets saluting our soldiers now. I always thought that they would make the supreme sacrifice and our generation would not be ever worthy. I was wrong.

 

The white car would be a Military Police vehicle

 

Along the stretch would be Firefighters

and Police saluting

 

There will be more than 50 such Bridges between Trenton and Toronto with Police, Firemen, Paramedics, as well as the ordinary person that will give their last respects for our fallen soldiers.

 

 

When I first seen these Photos, I was amazed that so many people would pay tribute. We always hear the negative side of things. Trust me, our Soldiers really appreciate this more than you can ever know.

 

I can guess how the cameraman, that took these photos must of felt, as well as the rest of the motorcade. This is a great tribute also to the families that have to endure this trip

 

I would love to sit down and buy this guy a beer. Awesome Picture for sure.

 

Arriving in Toronto to the Coroners office.

 

Our Heroes

[DT10Sam]

Very touching thank you for sharing.

 

Kind regards,

Sam

[wallyboss]

Hard to type a reply with a lump in my throat!!! Thanks Holdfast!!

[Handlebarz]

RIP to all that gave there life so that we can sit here in freedom.

[johnnyb]

Wow...I've never seen the shots of all the bridges like that...thanks Holdfast (We need a smiley that salutes)

[Silo Buster]

Hard to type a reply with a lump in my throat!!! Thanks Holdfast!!

 

 

x2

 

God Bless Them

[rob v]

These men and women who serve certainly deserve our support. A very touching tribute.

[wuchikubo]

Thank you Rob for the post.

 

It is a good community post and a reminder of all those that in uniform do for us all.

 

God bless them and their families.

 

Stan

[Drew_10]

Thanks for sharing,

[Zebco]

Thank you very much. True Heroes!

[fishindevil]

Very touching photos for sure !!! i have been to a few bridges now,at least 30 times,as well as yesterday!!! and my brother in-law is there oin the front lines again for his 3rd tour,he is based at CFB PETAWAWA.... and as you could well imagine everytime we hear of more soldiers killed,we are totally shaken,he has lost many,many friends there now,and believe me they all know that they are getting support at home on the motorcade routes,and they get all the e-mails that are sent,and all the care packages that people send,they really do apreciate everyones well-wishes !!!!

Edited December 31, 2008 by fishindevil

[JFR]

Rob,

 

Thank you for sharing.

 

John and Diane Ross

[Mattones]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. Sad day indeed.

 

Everytime i watch a video or see pictures of the Highway of Heroes i ALWAYS tear up.

[Big Cliff]

I know that many fly their flag at half mast in honor of the fallen. My flag flys tall and proud, the way they stood for our country and in support of all those still serving!