"This is a day not only to remember the dead," (Major-General Richard) Rohmer said. "But also those who came back maimed and injured. And also our young soldiers in difficult circumstances."
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Unfortunately, when we remember our fallen soldiers we hear of stories like this.
I'd recommend Tarnished Brass: Crime and Corruption in the Canadian Military by Scott Taylor and Brian Nolan. All the noble talk vanishes when you read how the bureaucrats stole and corrupted Canada’s military management.
It's a day to remember all soldiers. Every one signed up with the full knowledge they may be called upon to die in service. We remember the sacrifice of those who died and those maimed and left unable to live their lives, but remember also those who served. When only 10 of 308 members of parliament have any military service you know it is a rare thing.
Rat, agreed although aren't there more MP's who were in the Reserve? I know it's not the same but... (heck the Reserve takes guys like me so their standards CAN'T be the same as the regular Forces...)
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Unfortunately, when we remember our fallen soldiers we hear of stories like this.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/11/11/mps-iran-travel.html
I'd recommend Tarnished Brass: Crime and Corruption in the Canadian Military by Scott Taylor and Brian Nolan.
All the noble talk vanishes when you read how the bureaucrats stole and corrupted Canada’s military management.
It's a day to remember all soldiers. Every one signed up with the full knowledge they may be called upon to die in service. We remember the sacrifice of those who died and those maimed and left unable to live their lives, but remember also those who served. When only 10 of 308 members of parliament have any military service you know it is a rare thing.
Rat, agreed although aren't there more MP's who were in the Reserve? I know it's not the same but... (heck the Reserve takes guys like me so their standards CAN'T be the same as the regular Forces...)
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