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Post by Detroit Cherni on Nov 10, 2009 18:00:18 GMT -5
I would like to take this time to thank all veterans and soldiers in Canada and the United States for their heroism during wars and conflicts over time.
Up here, Remembrance Day, we wear poppy flowers as Remembrance.
To Greg Stack, in our league and a veteran of the war on terrorism in Afghanistan, thank you for that! It's because of you and soldiers like you that we get to play in this great hockey league and get to enjoy the life that we have. I could only imagine what the alternative would be like. Greg, I know your tour was short and you made it home safe, but I want you to know that on behalf of me and my family that your efforts were appreciated. I want to say thank you for your service for our freedom.
And to all of those veterans on both sides of the border who've come and gone for our freedoms, thank you! You're not forgotten.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Nov 10, 2009 21:16:05 GMT -5
Well said Dave. I'm sure we all know someone who has served or is currently serving, including Mr. Stack. My cousin is in Iraq as we speak on his second tour. I can not say thank you enough to the fine men and women in the armed forces for both the United States and Canada. I am truly thankful for their efforts and sacrifice so that I may have the freedom to stress out over a simulated hockey league.
Happy Veterans or Remembrance Day!
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Post by torontogm on Nov 10, 2009 23:56:46 GMT -5
Well said Roger & Dave. Those of us who have not had to serve as people like Greg & Roger's cousin have, all we can do is say thank you and show our gratitude with two minutes of silence at 11 am tomorrow, and make sure to support your legion or whatever local group helps out soldiers, veterans, and their families. If you are looking for a good way to pay tribute check out the video for the song "Pittance of Time" by Canadian folk singer Terry Kelly - he was inspired to write the song one Remembrance Day when he was in a drug store and an announcement asked the customers and employees to observe two minutes and one customer with his young daughter started freaking out when the cashier wouldn't check his stuff through... great video - guaranteed you will get choked up, and rightfully so! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poZshcDj8gThanks Dave for starting this thread in honor of those who are so deserving of our respect and gratefulness. |
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Post by Anaheim GM on Nov 11, 2009 13:38:19 GMT -5
Excellent posts, gentlemen. We are so fortunate to have individuals make the sacrifice for the preservation of our freedom. A thank you seems like it's not enough today.
Much appreciation from my family and I...particularly to Greg and those of us who know dear friends or family that continue to serve. Thank you veterans!!
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Post by CalgaryGM on Nov 11, 2009 14:57:32 GMT -5
Many thanks go out to those men and women that have given their lives for the freedoms that we have and sometimes take for granted. I think most of us are guilty of this from time to time in our lives. I also give thanks to those that have made it home safe and to those that are still fighting for freedom as we know it. My father fought in WWII, and I thank God that he survived being shot down 3 times during the Battle of Britain, so that I could be here to witness the freedoms we now have.
God bless all the Vets in the past, present and future.
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