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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 10:34 AM
WHY DO WE HAVE A MEMORIAL DAY ?


This doesn't mention the parties, but it says it all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afd_sDNYbpY&feature=relat...
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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 11:04 AM
Why do the Canadians have a memorial day?


Lots of people think that was the long weekend holiday rthey celebrated last week. WRONG, that was Victoria Day (in honor of Queen Victoria):
http://gocanada.about.com/od/eventsandfestivals/a/victoria_d... - Cached
Their memorial day is called Remberence Day and is always celebrated on Nov. 11:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiaVLAPEF4I - Cached




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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 12:36 PM


Nice, Dennis.....Thanks......:yes:..



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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 12:45 PM


although i never served, i find a great personal satisfaction in being able to build "stuff" to help our military better execute its mission.

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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 12:54 PM


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Nice, Dennis.....Thanks......:yes:..



With all due respect, why do you bold type everything you post?
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[*] posted on 5-27-2012 at 02:07 PM


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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
Nice, Dennis.....Thanks......:yes:..



With all due respect, why do you bold type everything you post?


Just one of my personality traits, Ken....:O....:spingrin:...




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[*] posted on 5-28-2012 at 08:01 AM


Thanks, to all who serve and have served.



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