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Sapper Marshall's cortege passed by Span Bridge in Toronto at 4:35 pm. I was going to take more photos today but I had something much more important to do. An elderly woman asked me to help her drape our flag over the overpass guard rail.

We held the largest flag on our bridge so we were positioned directly over the left lane. It was cold and windy in the evening twilight so the rest of those there huddled around us. My finger tips are still a little numb. Today I noticed each and every face in the cars below, I saw each and every wave. Sapper Marshall would have been a guy we'd all like to know. I know this by the bravado with which the hands waved from each and every window of the passing limousines. It warmed my heart.

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when i was standing on the overpass a lady was handing everyone a lapel pin to honour those canadians who gave so much for the cause of peace and freedom. www.vac-acc.gc.ca

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73SC, Stephenzone, rarechev, and others.......there are several of us fortunate enough to live close to the HoH route.

You can tell by our postings that it affects us more than we can say. Now, I ask each of you to make sure the sound on your computer is turned up, and you have a few minutes to see and hear an amazing song written and sung by CFRB's Bob Reid with Triumph's Rik Emmett on lead guitar.

Let the images wash over you. Let the words get to you. I did.....they will. And, in particular, watch for the part of the video where the cortège squeezes past a stopped rush-hour 401 as it approaches the camera.

If you haven't been on a bridge........no matter what it takes.........get there. You'll never forget it. Our heroes deserve it.

And, now..........................the Highway of Heroes.................



-- Edited by 67HEAVEN on Wednesday 4th of November 2009 08:51:35 PM

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that was amazing, while it was playing i was thinking i should ask you if it was available on cd but then at the end it said it was at hmv. thankyou for posting it.

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Wow......thanks for posting that beautiful song and images Bob.

I mentioned that I sent my story posted earlier to all of our Canadian staff the other day and yesterday I took our boss along with me.

Today first thing, Jim our CEO came to my office and thanked me for taking him and he expressed how moving the experince was.  He was overcome with emotion nodded to me and left my office.

Later today near 4:00 pm our Communications Director came to my office. As Marianne began to speak she started to cry, this crying is not our normal office deportment but she did and she started to sob. I wondered what was wrong but in an instant she gained composure and told me how beautiful my few sentence were and what it meant to her. She told me she had my words loaded and ready to be posted on our website and she was asking for my permission to go ahead.

Of course I too welled up and here we are two senior members of the management team consoling each other. That must have been some picture. Well what a priviledge to have my simple words posted on our website for all Canadians to read.

It was late in the day so they are not there yet but will be tomorrow. I will post the link when it's ready.  


 


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As I posted back in the summer when one of the local boys came home that way.It is quite a moving experience.

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A guy here at work sent my message over to a friend of his stationed in Afghanistan.

Have a look at what he got back.

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Our web page is updated to include my first bridge experience. Near the end of the ED message there is a hyper-text  read it here, just click there.

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That there is an incredible picture.

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

That there is an incredible picture.




 Yeah. It's worth a thousand words.



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What a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a drive here in Ontario.



THE FINAL INSPECTION
 
The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
 
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sorry  moved it    was a song about American Soldiers  not CDN.



-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 11th of December 2009 06:19:18 PM

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I have to say that on one of my trips two Montreal. I was going east when one of these motorcades was coming the other way. the one that i seen was unbelievable the 401 got complety empty and WOW what a feeling in my throat and gut as it gets closer.I had a hard time holding back the tears.It was a sight that i will never forget.crying.gif

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68 327 4spd wrote:

...................unbelievable the 401 got complety empty and WOW what a feeling in my throat and gut as it gets closer.

I had a hard time holding back the tears.

It was a sight that i will never forget.crying.gif




How right you are, Brian. Although photos help to tell the story, until you've seen it in person, you will not understand the feelings that come over you as they approach. Yes....unbelievable.






Tell me.........do the families appreciate it?



I know I've said it before. But, the next time you hear that a Canadian soldier has fallen, get to a bridge along the route. You WILL never forget it.

 



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Thanks for all your support fellows, one of our coworker is overthere right now working on the Chinooks and 2 more are going over the new year, I am praying for them ...

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I picked up that Highway of Heroes CD today.

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Unfortunately, we all have another reason to get to a bridge in the next few days.

#134 - Lt. Andrew Richard Nuttall, 30, belonged to the 1st Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry based in Edmonton. A native of Victoria, B.C., he is survived by his mother Jane and father Richard.



Arrival time has not been confirmed, but the trip down the Highway of Heroes will likely occur on Sunday or Monday. It's hard to imagine a worse time for his passing. Imagine, as his family has been preparing for Christmas, and now this.

Please make every effort to join in honouring his passing. I'll post the date and time when it's announced.



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Please make every effort to join in honouring his passing. I'll post the date and time when it's announced.



God Bless Lt. Nuttall.  

Thanks Bob, keep us posted. We will be there in Toronto. 

News reports that Ramp Ceremony today so he is on his way home now. 27th seems likely for arrival at CFB Trenton.

-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 24th of December 2009 09:17:41 AM

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As we enter this most joyous of seasons, and many of us have extra days away from work, now may be the time to review the loss of so many young Canadians in service to their country.

CTV has put up a page that presents a brief bio and photo for each of the fallen, sorted both alphabetically as well as year-by-year since 2002.



Canadian Casualties in Afghanistan

http://www.ctv.ca/war/

Take some time and look those faces over.


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We lost another one yesterday.  Not the way we wanted him to come home for Christmas.no

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/afghanmission/article/742599--bomb-kills-canadian-and-afghan-soldiers?bn=1



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There are no words to express our appreciation to Lt. Nuttall and his family and all those that have sacrificed before him, in Afghanistan, Korea, WWII and WWI and other conflicts.

We are priviledged to live in this great land and it is only by the sacrifices and honour of the few who serve that we can enjoy a safe and blessed Christmas, now and always.

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Well all I can say is that sure bites the dig one. Can't wait till this is all over and our boys can come home to their families.

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His body is scheduled to arrive in Trenton on Sunday. More details soon.

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