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The Bobster
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Advenutemen is like the spoiled little kid in my 4 PM class who will do what he has to, just to get attention. Yeah, let's keep giving him what he wants ...
But thanks, dude, I made a little joke about not being able to remember what Remebrance Day was for, and then equating it with Peppero Day, and you my frind took the heat off of me ...
For the record, as an Amercian and despite what the avatar might imply, there were several wars there that I am glad that Canada and the US stood next to each other on, even though I oppose most wars that I see ... let me give gratitude to any of your relatives that died in them, or even friends of distant relations. |
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adventureman
Joined: 18 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| The Bobster wrote: |
| For the record, as an Amercian and despite what the avatar might imply, there were several wars there that I am glad that Canada and the US stood next to each other on, even though I oppose most wars that I see ... let me give gratitude to any of your relatives that died in them, or even friends of distant relations. |
For the record, Bobster, my father is a foreign war veteren and was shot at on more than one occassion himself.... |
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Cymro
Joined: 11 Jun 2004
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"The annual Commonwealth Service of Remembrance, at which the countries of the Commonwealth commemorate their war dead, will be held at the Anglican Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Nicholas (also known as the Anglican Cathedral) on Sunday 14th November. The Service will begin promptly at 10.15 am.
"All members of the British and Commonwealth Communities are most welcome to attend. A collection will be taken in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
"After the Service, all members of the congregation are invited to join His Excellency Mr and Mrs Warwick Morris for some light refreshment at the Residence."
- From an email I just got from the embassy. |
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Sooke
Joined: 12 Jan 2004
Location: korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:17 am Post subject: Re: yes |
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I served for 3 years in Canada's army, you twit. |
Me too!! What unit were you in? RCR in da' house!!! Booyah!!
As for that adventureman character, he might be impressed to know that the PPCLI are the ONLY foreign unit to be given a (U.S) presidential citation for their valoUr in Korea.
I could trash talk the US Army all I want, no lack of material there, but it would be in poor taste considering the date.
This reminds me of an anecdote I read in a magazine interview with Jay Mohr, a former SNL member and comedian. He was doing his stand up show and made a crack along the lines of: "Canada helped us in the war. Hey Canada, thanks for the sandwiches!" After the show he was approached by an angry CF member and told with explitives "Get a @#$% history book ...etc". So anyway, he says he read up on it and he said he didn't realize how much Canada participated in the World Wars. At the end of the Second World War Canada had the third largest navy and the fourth largest army (not counting the surrendered Japanese and Germans).
But, then again, the war would not have been won at all if it weren't for the Russians. |
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PEIGUY
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Location: Omokgyo
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: yes |
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| Canadians have fought in wars? Wait, when was this? How could I have missed it? Was I taking a nap at the time? |
You really are an ignorant *beep*, aren't you? |
Who are calling a *beep* you *beep* hippie? |
Yep adventureman, you sure are dumb. We fought in WW1 for three more years than Americans (we started in 1914, unlike you wimps that wiated until 1917), and WW2 for 2 years longer than the Americans (started in 1939). Also fought in the Korean War ... Sorry, just assuming that you're American.
Sorry, we skipped out on America's Wars of Imperialsim ... Viet Nam (although, may have sent some engineers or something like that) and Iraq. Yeah, yeah, I know, those wars weren't/aren't about American imperialism. You were just saving all good, God-fearing, deomcracy-loving Westerners.  |
Sorry, but despite you immature name calling I'm still not totally convinced a Canadian has ever been in possession of a firing arm...can someone start posting some links PLEASE?? |
I served for 3 years in Canada's army, you twit. |
I served four good to see someone else on here who was in teh military |
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trigger123
Joined: 08 Sep 2004
Location: TALKING TO STRANGERS, IN A BETTER PLACE
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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oh great, another thread where americans have a go at canada...
try and keep on topic children...
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=29335
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| Sorry, I guess I should keep my mouth shut |
yes you should |
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rapier
Joined: 16 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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11th November 1965.
Rhodesia declares itself independent from England. In the following war, many thousands are killed.
Lest we forget those who died protecting freedom and civilisation:
http://www.mazoe.com/ROH_A_C.html
you will notice that manny more blacks fought to preserve the just government of Rhodesia than whites...defeating the whole racism idea... |
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casey's moon
Joined: 14 Sep 2004
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 1:53 am Post subject: |
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| Did you guys meet at the War Memorial? How did that go? I was half planning to go, but had to stay in to let the real estate guy show our apartment to someone. I did observe a moment of silence at 11:11, however. |
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JAMZ
Joined: 18 May 2004
Location: Ori Station, Bundang
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:04 am Post subject: |
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| adventureman wrote: |
| Newbie wrote: |
| adventureman wrote: |
| ersatzprofessor wrote: |
| adventureman wrote: |
| Canadians have fought in wars? Wait, when was this? How could I have missed it? Was I taking a nap at the time? |
You really are an ignorant *beep*, aren't you? |
Who are calling a *beep* you *beep* hippie? |
Yep adventureman, you sure are dumb. We fought in WW1 for three more years than Americans (we started in 1914, unlike you wimps that wiated until 1917), and WW2 for 2 years longer than the Americans (started in 1939). Also fought in the Korean War ... Sorry, just assuming that you're American.
Sorry, we skipped out on America's Wars of Imperialsim ... Viet Nam (although, may have sent some engineers or something like that) and Iraq. Yeah, yeah, I know, those wars weren't/aren't about American imperialism. You were just saving all good, God-fearing, deomcracy-loving Westerners. |
Sorry, but despite you immature name calling I'm still not totally convinced a Canadian has ever been in possession of a firing arm...can someone start posting some links PLEASE?? |
this link is for ANYONE who wants to read a synopsis on Canada's involvement in previous wars
ok here's the link:
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=history |
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