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Looking at the picture was hard enough, listening to this was a heart-breaker. I am so proud to be a Canadian right now.

I saw the article and pictures in the news this AM. Congratulations for organizing this. It sounds like you had a great time. Good for you! I remember watching the Tattoo in Ottawa as a young fellow, a special show just for military families. It was wonderful. Thank you so much. :salute:

Brings back lots of memories. I did my basic training in 1970 and my section instructor was an old corporal in the PPCLI (although he would tell you he was really QOR). He was as rugged and rough as you would expect of a "career corporal" of that era but could he ever instruct. I remember every...

There are areas in and around Chilliwack that are on a flood plain. Try to avoid these areas if you can. Have a look at this website for guidance. http://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=1912

Members of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Family will gather this evening at the Regimental Cenotaph in Pioneer Square in Victoria for a short service to commemorate the actions of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) and others who landed in France 70 years ago. Time: 1900 hours...

Cape Breton Highlanders are listed but don't see the other two.

To those who served in Afghanistan and came home, and those who didn't, my family and I thank and salute you on this Day of Honour. :salute:

Reading "The Regiment" inspired me to join the Army many years ago, and with no regrets. Farley, thank you for so many wonderful stories, and now you can stand down. :salute:

Or this . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIlKxaEIFDk

I am not an Afghanistan vet but am associated with a unit that has many. I know from personal contacts that they are looking forward to some sort of public appreciation (as am I and many other non-Afghanistan vets - I want to wave the flag and cheer for them - they have earned this) but it...

I think that over the years I've probably banked with pretty much every major Canadian bank, and some foreign (Germany, Cyprus) - driven in some cases by who was handy to where we lived when I was deployed, - sometimes not a lot of choice, other times linked to mortgage, etc. To be honest I...

This might finally get me to drive the Cabot Trail (and shame on me for not doing it already). But it sounds like a great idea and I think the symbolism is right on. If you've been to Vimy, you will understand why.

I didn't find this posted here anywhere else but thought I'd share a very interesting documentary on Patrick Stewart and his father, ex-RSM 2 Para. Interesting discussion on the effects of "shell shock" (PTSD) on family life. Some interesting historical research as well. Mods, if I've screwed...

Has there really been an alert and Warning Order issued? The heading seems to indicate this.

Happy Birthday Royals, wherever you may be serving, retired, or otherwise employed. :salute:

Following this thread has given me pause to reconsider how I look at Remembrance Day. I understand the purpose of Remembrance Day is to honour the fallen, but it appears over time this has expanded to include honouring our living veterans. Looking at what happened across Canada yesterday, to me...

I will celebrate Remembrance Day at my Father's seniors residence. Afterwards, I will take him somewhere fancy for lunch and we will wear our medals. He is 87 and just received his SSM to add to his WW2 medals. I want him to be able to show his pride in his service. He has earned it. Me too.

And Bosnia in 2001.

If the real issue Mercer is addressing is the lack of accessibility to VA services, then I totally support his rant. Several years ago I had to assist my father (a WWII vet) in dealing with VA, something he had never had to do previously. It was also my first time dealing with VA and I was left...

This would get me into the dentist's office on a more regular basis! Good for her.