The DOC's House...

And this goes out to all the truckers - both male and female - for without you we wouldn't have half the things we have...food, fuel, etc. It's my way of saying thanks!!!

 

I have been a karaoke junkie for aprox. 15+ years now. So I thought I'd try the embeding feature available here. I originally recorded this at SingSnap on May 21st, 2007. I'm not usually one to do Country as I love my Classic Rock but this one has a story that needs to be told...as with most of the songs I choose to do...

 

 

To listen click on the music button.

Today is Remembrance Day and I will bow my head at the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month for 2 minutes to pay tribute to all those who fought for our freedom throughout the years, both past and present.

I will remember those brave men and women, globally, who courageously volunteered for the cause of freedom and peace.

I will remember our Canadians who have served in peacekeeping missions throughout the world.

I will remember all the families whose family member never made it home.

I will remember the children who had to grow up without their father or mother.

I will remember the parents who lost a child and/or children.

I will remember the innocent civilians who died.

I will remember the soldiers who died and who have no known grave.

 

I will remember the reason why I wear my poppy.

I will remember the Royal Canadian Legion who have helped and continues to help support our veterans and their families.

  

I will remember Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae's immortal war poem In Flanders Fields.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

 

I will remember all the medical advances we have gained from the surviving veterans who have been injured during these wars, which in turn advance medicine for our civilian population.

I will remember the Canadians who stayed home to help supply our soldiers with food, machines, and whatever else they needed.

I will remember all the men and women who are fighting in wars right now.

I will remember the lesson war has given us – to learn to live peacefully with our neighbours – to find alternate ways to solve our disagreements.

I will remember that it is our responsibility to remember…

Lest We Forget.