Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2010, 1:59 pm
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Remembrance Day
I have never been on a flight on Remembrance Day, so I’m not sure if this is always done. But on my flight today MEX-YUL, the flight crew asked for a couple of minutes of silence at 11am. Nice touch.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Nov 11, 2010, 9:15 pm
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I recently returned from ICN and toured the Korean War Memorial and noted the Canadian soliders who lost their lives in that conflict. A wreath with the Canadian flag was in front of the brass plaque with the name of the who soldiers who died and it was a quiet, solemn moment in the middle of a bustling city.
Nov 12, 2010, 4:12 am
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I was thinking of my Grandpa a lot yesterday. He just turned 90 this year and he served in World War II, going on to become an AC pilot flying the Viscount, DC-8 and occasionally the DC-9. He retired to Kelowna in the mid 1970s and my mother and her mom had a falling out when I was quite yong, not getting back in touch until my teenage years. My Grandpa's a fascinating man and I'm grateful to have gotten to know him again in my adult life on the few trips I've been able to make out to the Okanagan.
Nov 12, 2010, 6:08 am
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I was at Juno Beach in Normandy two weeks ago. Very emotional afternoon.
I spend yesterday morning in my office surrounded by military memorabilia given by relatives who served in WWII. I especially cherish the Memorial Cross (Silver Cross) awarded to my grandmother after the death of her son (my uncle) on the battlefield.
Je me souviens. !
I spend yesterday morning in my office surrounded by military memorabilia given by relatives who served in WWII. I especially cherish the Memorial Cross (Silver Cross) awarded to my grandmother after the death of her son (my uncle) on the battlefield.
Je me souviens. !
Last edited by airbus320; Nov 12, 2010 at 6:13 am
Nov 12, 2010, 6:10 am
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Nov 12, 2010, 7:14 am
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I was on an AC flight a couple of years ago. I'll always remember the message from the cockpit:
This is the 11th minute of the 11th day of the 11th month. Please observe a minute of silence. But we in the cockpit will continue working, so don't worry.
This is the 11th minute of the 11th day of the 11th month. Please observe a minute of silence. But we in the cockpit will continue working, so don't worry.
Nov 12, 2010, 8:48 am
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Out of respect for veterans, my sons school did not take Remembrance day off yesterday, and did a ceremony. Traffic was clear like it was a stat holiday.. I imagine airport traffic was light.