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Veterans Day On Wednesday, Nov. 11
Posted by Rich • 11 days ago • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: military, ptsd, veterans day
Given the recent tragedy of Ft. Hood, I was wondering if more people intended to step up efforts on Veterans Day?
I haven't seen too many discussions about it this year from folks in the United States (it's Armistice Day all over the world).
Here is some information on Veterans Day over at BloggersUnite.org
www.bloggersunite.org/event/veterans-day-who-will-stand
By the way, if you live in Las Vegas, I'm happy to extend any Blogcatalog members an invitation to a reception and screening tonight (Mon. Nov. 9), starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Galaxy Theatres The Cannery. Please R.S.V.P. 702-221-0323
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There is always a remembrance day parade on the Sunday before over here in the UK, in most towns and cities.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Sunday
On Wednesday it is called Remembrance Day in the UK
Usually 2 minutes silence at 11am is observed everywhere.-
I really like how the UK has unified some elements of Remembrance Sunday, especially with church bells being wrung half muffled. Thank you!
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It was always part of my childhood, as I was a scout, brownie and girl guide for brief spells
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Also some photographs you may like
mattthomas.co.uk/blog/2009/11/rememberance-sunday-west-kirby/
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Beautiful work. Amazing. I could see you as scout, brownie and girl guide too.
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I was only in each one briefly, as I was somewhat naughty.
I think I will head to the local cenotaph tomorrow and take some pictures.
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Rich!!
Hey you! Good to see you back on the board.
I'm in Washington right now (near ish Portland... Uhm... Partially stranded until we make it to Maine... LOL - but may not be able to go until next Spring Now... Sigh... Anyhow... long story.)
OK - so check it out... Here's my answer:
YES!!!
My grandfather was a Col. in the Army Air Force. (Yeah - you'll need to look that one up.) And later a full Colonel in the Army.
Which created a big appreciation for the Military and those that have served our country in my family.
Veteran's Day - means many things to me... It's an extra day to give thanks to those who have served our country out of the belief that they were saving the people of the USA.
Regardless if I believe in war or not - the people who served in the wars believed they were saving my life, my lifestyle and my world.
And that is what is important.
Thank you for bringing this subject up - with the current war being a sore subject - I haven't seen a lot of people supporting our troops or even talking about Veterans.. They have become the forgotten people...
And some - are never the same... Some can no longer walk - no longer talk - no longer function physically or mentally.
And they did what they were told.
And deserve our thanks.
Regardless if we believe in what they did then or now... They deserve our thanks.-
Hey WW,
Thanks. Always good to see you too!
You raise a really good point here. Being in support of veterans does not mean being in support of any specific military action.
Most of them are kids. And all of them are serving their countries, which means us. I found a pretty compelling photo composition today. It's not related to the movie or the event, but it is compelling.
blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2009/09/10/ian-fisher-american-soldier/
I have several family members who served as well, in past actions and more recent. One of my grandfathers was stationed in Germany during the Berlin airdrops (seems fitting to mention given the article about the Berlin wall coming down in Time today).
So glad you have a chance to comment, given you are traveling.
Best,
Rich -
Traveling - yeah... uhm... STUCK... LOL!
My house should be sold and the transaction finished by Fri or next week. In which case - I'm headed down for a vacation to Disney and maybe Vegas.
We're in the middle of our lawsuit too - it's getting DEEP - LMAO. We just caught the opposing party in several mistakes - and are demanding more info - which we think they will not provide - and will cause us to win this entire case.
Anyhow.
Life is what it is...
So maybe you have a visitor headed your way...
And ahem Rich - if you're into films and getting them made - We might have a REALLY big story for you... LOL!
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ROFL. I was trying to be optimistic.
If you do land in Las Vegas, please do give me a ring. Might be fun to meet in person.
In terms of films, I haven't worked on one in some time; only on the promotion side. But I'd love to hear your story anyway.
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Optimism is Penultimate!
I'll bring all the docs with me... You may think it bizarre - but if you know someone - it might be worth $$ to you.
We will stop by.
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TELL us more about this particular showing you're involved with. -
Mostly, it's close to a nonprofit project for us because of my long support of veterans projects.
The short story ... A few months ago, they approached a public relations firm we partner with on occasion. When I learned they were interested in raising funds and awareness for veteran nonprofit organizations, it was pretty hard to let it pass ... it makes a good addition for BlloggersUnite.org and helps people, particularly veterans.
The movie has been out for a little while. It's a bit long in the viewing, but there are points that are very touching and eve opening about what veterans are going through today. It's not so good for many of them, except when they find each other.
YouTube asked for the entire film to show on Veterans Day, but we had to decline. The producers are talking to HBO to discuss a pick up. In the meantime, however, I'm just glad the plight of veterans, especially those with PTSD, is getting some attention.
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I was US Army from age 17-20. Stationed in Germany 30 months. Luckily 3 years after the Korean War and discharged about 3 years before the Vietnam War began. Even so, being a soldier was the most bonding experience of my life. Today I receive full medical care from the Veterans Administration and fortunately a full med center for the region is located here. During my alcohol detox recovery I spent days in the psych ward. It included not only old vets but young soldiers who were undergoing post trauma recovery from time in Iraq and Afghanistan. We all connect there. I still attend 3 AA meetings a week at the VA. And am extremely grateful for the care and concern the medical staff and all provide. Thank you.-
Thank you for sharing your story Ralph. I love success stories.
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In Canada, it's also Remembrance Day. Silence at 11:00A.M., quite a bit of TV coverage of small parades and dignitaries laying wreaths.
The Royal Canadian Legion (veterans' assoc) sells little felt poppies to pin on our coats. It's to remember all the Canadians who died in Flanders in France and are commemorated with millions of poppies growing. Now it has become the general symbol for remembering.
My grandfather was in WWI and was gassed. He's gone for some time now, but I always think of him on this day.-
Christine,
Beautiful. I sometimes think the U.S. has a short-term memory. They forget the details of their own holidays, and the symbolism behind them.
Rich
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It is Armistice Day in Australia.
At 11 AM on the 11th day of the 11th month, everyone stands still for one minute's silence.
People wear a red poppy, to remember the Flanders killing fields of 1918, just like Soirette said about Canada.-
Ditto Helen.
I did a little search and found this as a point of interest for those who might not know.
www.ww1battlefields.co.uk/flanders/passchendaele.html
One of my grandfathers left Germany shortly after the great war because he saw the writing on the wall for the second. As a veteran there, he would have been among the first drafted back, but had already seen too much. So that's when he came to America. -
Rich, my last blog post was called Remember Them: Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage
melbourneblogger.blogspot.com/2009/11/remember-them-guide-to-victorias.html
The date of my posting was accidental because Anzac Day is probably more important in Australia than Armistice Day.
Nonetheless a book was just published on locating city and rural war memorials that commemorate families' sacrifices during World War One (and occasionally the Boer War as well). And since today is Armistice Day, the timing of your discussion topic worked out well. -
Thanks so much. I really enjoyed your post and you, along with several others, really helped shaped my impressions of Veterans Day and similar days honored all over the word.
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I'm writing a Veterans/Armistice/Remembrance day post for the BlogCatalog blog as well. I'll be featuring BC blogs and bloggers who are vets or from military families and encouraging readers to find small ways they can help vets in their own communities. The BloggersUnite! film event will be part of my post as well.
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Hey Julia,
I know you took an interest early on and I really appreciate it. It was great to connect on Twitter.
I was thinking along the same lines for my own blog. While how they are observed and their meanings have changed, they all have a common thread.
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Thanks, Rich.
I'll look forward to reading your post. -
The veterans day post at the BlogCatalog Blog is up. Here's the link:
www.blogcatalog.com/community/from-flanders-fields-to-silent-tears-bloggers...
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You can read the BloggersUnite blog posts that have already gone up.
(33 bloggers are participating!)
Here's the link:
www.bloggersunite.org/event/veterans-day-who-will-stand/posts-
I loved it!
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I forgot to remember the 11th hour this morning, so when the cannons fired off around Westminster I threw myself to the floor in panic.-
As we approached our Veteran's memorial service here in town, they fired the 21-gun salute.
My 4-year-old daughter said, "ooh! Fireworks!"
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For people who live in Melbourne or will be visiting, this panel discussion is totally apropos.. and timely:
Monash Uni
18/11/09 at 6 PM
"This year marks the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance. Raised in the midst of the Great Depression, the subject of bitter public debate and a personal crusade for Sir John Monash, the Shrine is the largest state memorial Australia built and probably the most controversial.
Join Professor Bruce Scates, Director of the National Centre for Australian Studies, will chart the Shrine’s history from the first fatalities of the Gallipoli Landing to the ‘Memory Wars’ of the present day. The author of the Cambridge history of the Shrine, Professor Scates will bring the building to life though powerful personal stories, archival intrigues and a stunning visual archive.
A panel of leading historians will explore the memorial’s fascinating symbolism, explain how it came to command the landscape of Melbourne and consider the changing nature of our traumatic memories of war. A place of pilgrimage and a tourist destination, a centre for education and a vibrant heritage site, a forum for dissent and itself a battlefield, this is the story of one of the world’s most impressive and most controversial memorials." -
A big thank you to all vets. -
Rich,
Our parents met on Veteran's Day and married four months afterward.
Here is my post:
skdd.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/remembering-our-veterans/-
Thank you Theresa. And a special thanks to all our veterans!
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