11 November 2007

Take two minutes, would you mind?


They fought and some died for their homeland
They fought and some died, now it's our land...

Take two minutes, would you mind?
It's a pittance of time,

For the boys and the girls who went over.

In peace may they rest,
may we never forget why they died.


It's a pittance of time.


Lines above are from Terry Kelly's tribute song, "A Pittance of Time"

Thank you to the men and women who served--and who still serve.

4 comments:

  1. A very moving tribute Jodi. I love the song. I posted a tribute for our American soliders as well.

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  2. A very nice tribute indeed, Jodi. We take so much for granted that it's nice to take a day to remember why we can, and to thank those who make it possible.

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  3. Beautiful tribute. I don't think anyone around here even noticed it was Veteran's Day. The kids around here were just excited to have a "Long Weekend." If only they knew what reverence this day deserves.

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  4. Hi Jodi

    Indeed very moving.

    I lived in a garrison town called Bordon in Hampshire England where many Canadian troops were stationed in the war.

    Many many units were stationed a few miles away in Aldershot, Headley and Bramshott.

    I would regularly visit the old military sites and walk my dog and take a bit of time to ponder for a minute.

    The old hospital site at Bramshott is where, sadly, many Canadian soldiers lost their lives to the Spanish Flu epidemic and are buried, many miles from home, in Bramshott churchyard.

    I did a post with pictures on my French site http://www.perigordvacance.com - I certainly will never forget.

    All the best


    Phil

    www.landscapejuice.com

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