We have "Anzac Day" here in Australia and every year I take my family in to the parade.... many family members have made grave sacrifices over the years to protect our way of life. You may not agree with War but surely you must appreciate the grave sacrifice that soldiers make!
Every year my daughter marches in the parade playing Saxaphone in her band.. and we stand on the side of the road and say "thankyou" audibly ... a great big smile and frantic waves as the returned soldiers parade past... for hours even though my arms ache and my cheeks hurt.
It is really meaningful to see their eyes light up as they meet mine and it fills my heart with joy to see them and share something with them.
Love to you, Bella.
2007-10-20 15:20:59 · 10 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I can't wait till Joey comes home :(
Thank you sweet (((Gaz)))
I'll edit my answer when and if I get a chance till then love you Gazpacho
edit...We have Memorial day and Veterans day but we also celebrate individual days like every time soldiers that are our family or friends come home.
You know Icy you never think something tragic can happen to one of your family members, we have had so many family members become soldiers and they have gone in and out of service and some that have made it a life long commitment and are living breathing the service for many years now.
Either way you still think tragedy can't happen to them, you think they have a sort of bubble or shield protecting them and when something like what happened to Joey happens it hits home that your loved ones are not invincible and their lives can be changed completely or taken.
After you get passed the denial of it all you realize what your loved one has lost. Then you are hit with the saddened reality that your loved one is one of many that have been injured. Then you get to thinking and you realize he was one of the blessed ones that lived, there are so many that didn't.
And then my friend let me tell you it makes you go through emotions that are far from easy to explain. I can say this though… These men and women give their lives, limbs and so much more for us and I feel we don't do enough for our troops, sure we give them days to be remembered or days to my honored but I believe it just isn't enough.
Many sadly take these days like another day of relaxing or an extended day off from work or school so not all honor or remember those that have died or been injured.
I love to hear though that many like you Gaz take the time to cheer and support our troops. I also love to see those that have been there for my family and our injured soldier Joey; I will never forget and will always be grateful. Thank you (((Gazpacho))) (((Ramjet))) (((Jack))) (((George))) (((Friends)))
2007-10-20 16:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bella © 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
We have Vetrans/Remembrance day gatherings where much the same takes place. there are always ceremonies at the Cenotaphs in the towns and cities as well.
Our school always participates when Remembrance day falls on a weekday. The headmaster (my friend) is also the Padre at the local Vetrans Hall and he has a son in the Canadian Armed Forces.
The sacrifice of these men and women astounds me. The politics of war takes a distant second seat to the bravery and commitment to country and family that these people live out every day.
God bless our Armed Forces personnel and our Vetrans.
And may God grant peace to Bella's family
((((((gazzy)))))))
((((((bella)))))))
2007-10-20 15:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Ramjet 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
we have Veteran's day here in the U S. it is celebrated with a parade, in most areas,
in the small town that i live in, there is the parade, and then a ceremony in the port across from where I live.
many of the local Veterans are honored, the different service groups make speeches, with flower put on a symbolic grave,
these flowers are then taken to the grave yard and put on the graves of former solders.
we celebrate when our solders return home healthy, and pray for those like Joey who come home hurt. and we greive for those that lose their lives.
2007-10-20 17:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think what you do is great!
I don't really do anything to celebrate returning soldiers here in the US. But I wish I could do more. When they come home from Iraq, I will join the celebration. I do appreciate the sacrifice they make for freedom.
2007-10-20 17:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have Veteran's Day here in the us. WE hold prades in our towns. There are receptions held here where the Vets are served a lovely dinner.
At the parades, my son's Jr. Guard ROTC marches. My other son also marches with Scouts. Many of the Shriners, KofC and other clubs are there as well and toss candy for the kids.
Normally when large infantry returns we will hold a welcome home parade for them all and shower them with a heros welcome!
2007-10-21 08:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jenblossom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heavily doubt that's often occurring, only one or 2 idiots who blame the warriors for the immoral judgements of the politicians. we would be filled if we've been relatively in difficulty and the warriors weren't there. in spite of the indisputable fact that i'm undecided i might trust the "risking their lives to serve our u . s .". the present operations don't make absolutely everyone any safer, least of all absolutely everyone here. in spite of the indisputable fact that it's not the warriors fault and easily a moron might blame somebody serviceman for the misjudgements of his superiors. touching directly to the mindless persons on the information superhighway- the guy is speaking approximately human beings verbally abusing returning soliders. communicate on the information superhighway isn't a private attack on servicemen, and neither is it "verbal abuse".
2016-10-04 06:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and no.
Frankly, most soldiers have no clue as to why they are fighting, and have been duped. I feel sorry for them and do not generally wish them ill, but I think too many are simply eager to kill someone.
2007-10-20 15:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll join a celebration when they all come home. Until then I'm indifferent whether they come home horizontal or vertical
2007-10-20 15:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jack P 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
memorial day and veterans day. I welcome home my battle buddies any chance I get. love it
2007-10-20 15:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by corpsmanlove1! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You make me teary-eyed, mate. :)
((((Gaz)))) ((((Bella))))
2007-10-20 17:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋