The longest drive
It's a long and awful trip from Trenton to Toronto in a limousine or a hearse carrying a loved one or a comrade-in-arms. But this is what those who make that terrible trip see out the windows of their vehicles.
This came to me in the form of a PowerPoint slideshow, with french captions that all amounted to one basic sentiment: thanks.
So to all those who turn out to show their support of the families and friends of the fallen - the firemen, policemen, Legion members, and ordinary folks touched by a fellow countryman's sacrifice - I say "Bravo Zulu." Well done.
This came to me in the form of a PowerPoint slideshow, with french captions that all amounted to one basic sentiment: thanks.
So to all those who turn out to show their support of the families and friends of the fallen - the firemen, policemen, Legion members, and ordinary folks touched by a fellow countryman's sacrifice - I say "Bravo Zulu." Well done.
posted by Babbling Brooks at 1:19 p.m.
19 Comments:
I'll confess to my share of dissing Toronto as a nest of Liberalism and I still think the Leafs suck, but I have nothing but the greatest respect and thanks for all the people in those pictures who come out to show respect for our fallen.
And they do it bad weather as well.
Tremendous Canadians one and all and I thank every one of them for what they are doing.
My thanks to all those dear souls paying tribute to one of Canada's finest. These images help to remind us that the impressions formed of another country are prejudiced by the "un-biased" eyes of the journalist and how a few simple images can speak volumes. I served my country, the United States, for a full carrer in the USAF. This has created in me a filial bond with those who serve and seek to defend our liberties. My hope and prayer is this soldier's family may find comfort in the too few memories of their dear loved one.
May they be comforted,
Robert Szrama
Shit, those pictures are amazing.
Thanks.
My son is shipping out on the 12th for his third tour in Afstan, so you can guess how hard this presentation hit me...
Would you please forward the PP presentation to me? I'd like to send it to a few friends as well.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!
The saying that a picture is worth a thousand words could not be truer. These pictures show the love of country and love and respect for what our soldiers are doing over there.
I can't thank you enough for this blog, and what you're doing for our soldiers.
God Bless our Soldiers, you and our country!
Seaforth Daughter
Puzzlist, e-mail me at damian dot brooks at gmail dot com and I'll forward you the PP slideshow.
I have chills running up and down my spin. This moment ... right now is probably the proudest I have ever been of my country.
Thank you for that.
Awesome,
Wow. Breathtaking.
This makes it much easier to deal with the few people who say bad things about our soldiers.
Thank You to all who show this kind of support.
Soldier's wife.
Very moving. All we hear south of the border is how Canadians have become all multiculti and anti-military, and we should do the same. It's encouraging to know the ordinary people still love their country and support those who defend it.
That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Fred, I admit that I think the same, but the people who come out and show their support are the finest Canadians I may ever have the privilage of meeting.
God Bless you all and God Bless every Canadian who wears a uniform.
I am 57 ex military (british Army) and somehow those pics tore my heart apart, i dont cry easily but after seeing those pics i couldnt stop for a long time,God bless and protect all our soldiers and military personnel, and solace and comfort to those familys that have lost a loved one.
We man the victoria park bridge the last one on the highway of heros.
We did not know that anyone even noticed
last message got truncated
We man the vic part bridge along with seveeral others we nver knoew anyone even noticed the sacrifice these youn g men make and the anguish thier families experieince.
Seeing the families wave back and knowing that we have helped ease their suffering for only a moment does make the effort worthwhile.
it is not much but something we can do.
I, too, have the French version - does anyone have a link to the English?
Sorry for the delay... got the slide show from the webmaster and translated it into English. Email me if you'd like me to forward you a copy... hank5@telus.net
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures.
I would love to have the PPS of these pics in English. Thank you so much.
Post a Comment
<< Home