Once again time has flown and we have another Red Friday. A day to proudly wear Red to show Visible Support of our Troops.
The battles continue in Afghanistan and our Troops are facing dangers daily that ordinary Canadians would not wish to face. As 1000 Voting Stations will remain closed, for the upcoming election, Insurgent activity will definetely increase.
We thank our soldiers and say a prayer for them. here is the Link to the latest Tribute on behalf of our troops.
This tribute was sent to me by Ed Oursien a reader in the Miramachi. Thanks Ed:
http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=206168&page=88
Sadly in May of 2006 Captain Nichola Goddard was Canada's first female Soldier killed in Combat in Afghanistan. Here is an excerpt on a new book about her. The Definition of "Sunray" follows;
Sunray is a term used in radio voice procedure, the conventions used in radio conversation, in the British military and the military of Allied nations.
It refers to the formation commander and a synonym of leader. This could be a commander of platoon, company, combat group, battalion, or battle group. The second-in-command is also referred to as "Sunray Minor".
Edmonton Journal, September 5, 2010:
'My Sunray's down!'
On May 17, 2006, Capt. Nichola Goddard became the first female Canadian soldier to die on the battlefields of Afghanistan. The following is an excerpt from a new book on Goddard by Calgary Herald columnist Valerie Fortney
By Valerie Fortney, Freelance September 5, 2010
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Sunray+down/3484542/story.html#ixzz0ymHyEtrl
This is fine tribute to Captain Goddard and her leadership.
Give a listen to Jeanette Arsenault a PROUD Canadian/Acadien, songstress for Canadian members of the Invisible Army:
http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Jeanette-Arsenault
Last but by no means Least The Military Families day that is fast approaching
The PEI Military Family Services Centre will be hosting its 1st Annual Military Family Day on Saturday, September 25th. It will be held at 721 Communications Regiment at the Brighton Compound from 11am to 2pm. There will be static displays of military vehicles and equipment; games / activities for the children; entertainment for the entire family and lots of great BBQ and goodies for everyone. Entertainers for the day will include the Murray Harbour Six Minus Three; The Judy MacLean Dancers and our very own fiddler extraordinaire, Richard Wood. There will be lots of giveaways and everyone is invited!
Click the PDF link at top to see poster.
Please Show your Support to our Military and their Families.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
