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Condolences to our Canadian Friends

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  1. TD-Tommy776

    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Cirillo and the other soldier that was killed in the incident USMCPrice mentioned.
     
    TD-Tommy776, Oct 23, 2014
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  2. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    Watching the explanation going on at Parliament Hill. They have a complete timeline including video. It's currently on CBC.
     
    Poppy, Oct 23, 2014
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  3. Poppy

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    Poppy, Oct 23, 2014
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  4. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    I'm pissed. But, must laugh because would cry otherwise.
    No disrespect intended.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LonKGuS9uuQ
    Let me know if this is not ok.
     
    Poppy, Oct 23, 2014
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  5. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    God damn. Something something Calgary Islamic Centre. anybody listening now. Anyone care.
    Piss me off.
     
    Poppy, Oct 23, 2014
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  6. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Poppy...
     
    Slipdigit, Oct 23, 2014
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  7. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    He apparently came through Calgary. Was given a car by the CIC. Just what I'm reading here.
     
    Poppy, Oct 23, 2014
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  8. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Otto, Oct 23, 2014
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  9. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Hats off Mr Vickers. My deepest respect for this heroic action.
     
    Skipper, Oct 24, 2014
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  10. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    That video is very Canadian, and be extension very Commonwealth.

    As a Canadian myself attending College in the US, I remember a friend making fun of the outfits and ceremony surrounding Canadian Parliament. He specifically made light of the huge Ceremonial Mace carried into the House and the gown worm by the Sergeant at Arms. The truth is that what seems to be simply ceremonial positions have deep history and those who occupy such posts are proudly & firmly committed to their duties. One might joke about the guy wearing decorated robes carrying the large baton, but if you threaten those he is sworn to protect, that man in the funny hat will take out a gun and grimly shoot you dead.

    I appreciate CNN's newscast that just let the event occur without commentary or background music. It was a very powerful thing to watch, at least for this Canadian.
     
    Otto, Oct 24, 2014
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  11. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    It's nice to see our European royalist traditions have crossed the Ocean. They are a proud heritage of history and ought to be preserved at all means.
     
    Skipper, Oct 24, 2014
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  12. belasar

    belasar Court Jester

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    Says it best I think.
     

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    belasar, Oct 24, 2014
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  13. Big Daddy

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    A huge thank you to Mr. Vickers. He was the right man in the right place and probably saved many lives. His SWAT training stood him in good stead. Two to the body, one to the head. Game over for one more oxygen thief.

    My condolences to the family of Corp. Cirillo.
     
    Big Daddy, Oct 24, 2014
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  14. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Mozambique Drill

    :poppy:
     
    Otto, Oct 24, 2014
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  15. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N89BAADF1bE
    A very good editorial piece on the recent tragedy.
     
    Otto, Oct 24, 2014
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  16. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WWII Veteran

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    Sincere condolences to the Cirillo family and the utmost respect for Mr.Vickers actions.

    Ron
     
    Ron Goldstein, Oct 24, 2014
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  17. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Hear! Hear!
     
    Slipdigit, Oct 24, 2014
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  18. USMCPrice

    USMCPrice Idiot at Large

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    Damn, Rex Murphy is a pretty inspiring fellow. Very good monologue which hit the nail squarely on the head. I salute the Sgt. and the Cpl. two of Canada's finest!
     
    USMCPrice, Oct 24, 2014
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  19. George Patton

    George Patton Canadian Refugee

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    People stopped to pay their respects in Hamilton today as the motorcade passed by. Here's a few scenes of crowds gathering before the motorcade arrival, taken on my drive home.

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    George Patton, Oct 24, 2014
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  20. rkline56

    rkline56 USS Oklahoma City CG5

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    Second that. Indeed. So sorry.
     
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