My Flag, My Anthem
Newsbot @ Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:03 pm
<strong>Title: </strong> <a href="article-679.html" target="_blank">My Flag, My Anthem</a>
<strong>Category:</strong> <a href="article-topic-43.html" target="_blank">Military</a>
<strong>Written By: </strong> <a href="/modules.php?name=Your_Account&op=userinfo&username=Subsandwich" target="_blank">Subsandwich</a>
<strong>Date: </strong> 2006-11-07 15:52:15<br><br>
<P>We found this piece after my father died three years ago. He was a veteran from WWII</P><br><a href="article-679.html">read more >></a>
CanuckMom @ Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:03 pm
This is beautiful - and so true. Every time I hear my national anthem, although I've never been to war, I cry. I can hardly even sing it, because I get so emotional and so filled with pride that I become overwhelmed.
May the universe bless and keep all the brave men and women who are fighting in places like Afghanistan and Iraq...
Signed,
A very proud Canadian who cries when she hears the Canadian National Anthem
Clogeroo @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:11 am
Which flag and anthem was it though? 
Tricks @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:33 am
EliteF355 @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:35 am
kinda cool actually very sad
stratos @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:38 am
great find
CanuckMom @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:52 am
Clogeroo Clogeroo:
Which flag and anthem was it though?
I'm going to go out on a limb, here, and say you're joking around. Then, I'll giggle a little - but not much, because, in my opinion, what the article speaks of is more impacting today than people might realize. Then, I'll say that this means this isn't a joke, and the reality of it shouldn't be taken lightly.
My grandfather was involved in both WWII and the Korean War. He was on the front lines, shooting live footage of our boys getting shot at and blown up. He risked his life every second of every day he spent on the field. Why? Because that's what his country wanted him to do.
Personally - and maybe I'm being a tad oversensitive, here - I don't feel that it's appropriate to make light of something like this. It doesn't matter who's national anthem is being played; what matters is how people feel when they hear their national anthem.
Clogeroo @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:37 am
$1:
I'm going to go out on a limb, here, and say you're joking around. Then, I'll giggle a little - but not much, because, in my opinion, what the article speaks of is more impacting today than people might realize. Then, I'll say that this means this isn't a joke, and the reality of it shouldn't be taken lightly.
My grandfather was involved in both WWII and the Korean War. He was on the front lines, shooting live footage of our boys getting shot at and blown up. He risked his life every second of every day he spent on the field. Why? Because that's what his country wanted him to do.
Personally - and maybe I'm being a tad oversensitive, here - I don't feel that it's appropriate to make light of something like this. It doesn't matter who's national anthem is being played; what matters is how people feel when they hear their national anthem.
My grandfather was involved in both WWII and the Korean War. He was on the front lines, shooting live footage of our boys getting shot at and blown up. He risked his life every second of every day he spent on the field. Why? Because that's what his country wanted him to do.
Personally - and maybe I'm being a tad oversensitive, here - I don't feel that it's appropriate to make light of something like this. It doesn't matter who's national anthem is being played; what matters is how people feel when they hear their national anthem.
I mostly meant that a lot of veterans here still fly the red ensign and sing God Save the Queen. My grandfather was in the Second World War too he was in the mercantile marine and even got sunk by some Germans. I had a great uncle in the RAF and was killed over Germany. I have had lots of people in my family who served in the armed forces and currently serve.
CanuckMom @ Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:04 pm
Thanks for clarifying that for me, Clogeroo. I honestly wasn't certain whether you were joking around or serious or what. Thankyou.
lisel @ Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:13 pm
This was found after my father died...he never discussed his experiences of the war. It was a small insight into who he was...a little late though. We don't even know when it was written. He came from a small town in Ontario. I'm sure many men that came home from the war had the same feelings. I do remember that at his funeral which was attended by The Legion...an old fellow just saluted him and that brought tears to my eyes...