On Remembrance Day, how will you honour soldiers who have died / fought for our freedom?
827397
I will be one of the guards at the Cenotaph, standing at the Rest on Arms Reversed for the duration of the parade, service and laying of the wreaths.\n\nFollowing that, I will go to the Legion and spend time with the vets, talk to them, learm what I can from them.\n\nAnd following that, I am going out on the town with some other guys from my unit and I am going to have a damned fine time and raise glasses in the names of my friends and fellow soldiers who are currently serving overseas.
1016193
HIstory will be the judge of what we've done, but we won't know until long after we're gone. \nHow can you know something after you're dead?????\nAnother would be "Bring 'em on" They did, and hundreds of soldiers died. He apologized for that one though, about 3 weeks ago with Tony Blair by his side. Dumb.
917503
The National Silver Cross Mother is chosen annually by The Royal Canadian Legion to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa on 11 November. As the Silver Cross Mother, she will lay a wreath at the base of the National War Memorial on behalf of all mothers who lost children in the military service of their nation.\n\nThe Memorial Cross, the gift of Canada, was issued as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors and soldiers who died for their country during war.
856634
Well, if it were up to me, you would receive a bayonet to the eye socket, but since our soldiers are the most disciplined in the world, probably you would just get arrested.\nBut this is a non-issue. Do you really think they would even notice you and your wimpy kick or shove. they would probably just think you were an insect pestering them.\nOh yea, one more likely scenario - most probably, the veterans who were just there paying their respects to their fallen comrades would take you out behind a large tree and teach you some manners.
527986
I've thanked those I can. My grandpa was a decorated Army vetran who died 2 years ago. My Father is a retired Marine Vet from the Vietnam era, and my brother is in the army, having been to Iraq twice already and getting ready to go back for a third time. My thoguhts and prayers are with all of our vets who fight heroicly for us, and for those who selfishly have given their lives for us. Today I will be spending my day proudly beside my father at the Marine Corps Memorial in Colorado.
370142
Go to the Dawn Service in your area, then watch the parade and observe one minute's silence. After the parade, go to the local pub and have a beer and a game of 2-up. \n\nThe mood of the day starts as a sombre commemoration of those who gave their lives as well as survivors of our armed services who are scarred by their participation. After the formal services, it is more about celebrating our way of life.....a few beers and a game of 2-up at the pub.
968408
yes as " all gave some -- some gave all " to help preserve the free will and freedoms we enjoy today. we need to honor the Ladies and Gentlemen who have are and will continue to defend our Country against those who have do and will try to force their will on the population. whatever freedoms we have today we can say " Thank you to a Veteran for maintaining. "
414523
I intend to go to a dawn service for the first time - my grandfather was in the RAAF and my grandmother served in the women's auxillary during WWII and now they're both gone I want to pay my respects for the work they did and the ultimate sacrifice of others in their generation.\nThe afternoon - BBQ, beers and 2-Up I think, a classic Anzac Day!!
469906
I am sorry for your loss, but so very grateful that you raised a son/daughter who so willingly sacrificed their life for the freedoms we enjoy.  So please accept my 'thank you' on behalf of this fallen hero.
378227
Yes they should get out as they should not be there in the first place... I feel sorry for the families of the dead soldiers... It might have been a bit conforting if they were fighting for a just cause but they are not, so whats the point? \n\nLondon, England
755502
My 14 yr. old son is an Air Cadet and the veterans have honoured him by asking him to be in their services and their parade.  It makes me very proud when he puts on his uniform and marches with them.  He is the only kid in our town that is given this privilege and he loves it.  This is his 3rd yr. doing it.  I always think that my grandfather is looking down at him and his heart also swells with pride.  So to answer your question......I will be at Remembrance Day services.
745682
I do. The poppy is a visible symbol of empathy for those who gave their lives, either in battle or through injuries, in the conflicts since 1914. 1968 is the only year since the end of WWII that a British Serviceman has NOT died as a result of battle. We are a warrior nation and we should be proud of that in the UK. Men died so she could be free from tyranny today. I make no comment on the history of the House of Windsor, as it became in 1917.
678625
Do what you think is best to reslove the situation,.... any questions, soldier?
757378
It is a day to remember all of the soldiers who went to war to protect this country. We owe them so very much.
647037
no all veterans should be honored. those men have rised their lives for us and given us the freedoms we enjoy everyday.  that is a very unpatriotic thing to say.  should we quit celebrating your bday?
665200
Too often we forget,but today is to remember that we should remember everyday the sacrifices of men and women to keep us free. It looks like they're getting so little gratitude from those they're helping, help them to realize the gratitude that should be in all of our hearts for their incredible job well done. To all the military personnel at home and abroad, thank you!
633479
They are all listed on the Memorial Wall. Who really thinks about them today, nobody. You fight for an idiology and die for it, and that is the LAST time you will be remembered.