Sound the Bugles the cavalry is on it's way.... well at least our troops are on their way.Newfoundlanders help is on its way.
Well “Igor” may have done his worst in Newfoundland, but the Canadian Military are there for the Rescue. All three branches of Canada’s military have deployed, by Ferry, by Warship and by Aircraft. Army Engineers to assess the damage. Rebuild roads and bridges. Ladies and Gentlemen Canadian Military engineers are the world’s finest. To the people of Newfoundland have no fear YOUR military is there to assist. Supplies are being delivered by land sea and air as well Military logisticians, Helo Crews, drivers, cooks. I feel it is safe to say that a significant cross slice of the military pie is either in place or enroute. Well done and a Hearty Bravo Zulu to all the troops involved. There will no doubt be many stories over the next few weeks and for Newfoundland Children they will be able to see the military in action, not against insurgents but against Mother Nature. Here are a couple of links to the Rescue efforts.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/09/26/forces-set-to-aid-926.html
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100926/national/cda_tropical_weather
The small town of Clarenville on Newfoundland's east coast is transformed today as a military base for cleanup after hurricane Igor.
Sea King helicopters hovered in the air and landed at the local hospital last night.
They will be helping to meet urgent transport, heavy-lift and supply needs.
About 140 troops have also arrived from CFB Gagetown, including several engineers who will assess roads and bridges.
They are expected to start rebuilding later today.
Lt. Ian McIntyre says the troops are getting a handle on where their equipment and expertise can help the most.
The military says it will be working in Newfoundland for as long as it takes to help reconnect 30 communities still cut off.
Hurricane Igor hit the province Tuesday with high winds and a massive rainfall that washed out roads and bridges.
This is a good news story for Monday Morning.
The PDF Link contains a sad story about a Canadian Triple Amputee veteran. Veterans Affairs must pull their proverbial finger out, and get this man sorted and back into society.
Now I must in all honesty give my opinion on the plight of Afghan Interpreters, These men and women are a much needed service in Afghanistan. Their families and their own lives are constantly under the threat of death by taliban insurgents. WE as Canadians pay for food, accommodation, medical etc for Tamils that arrived illegally, while we turn down people who have helped Canada during the war in Afghanistan.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100926/national/afghan_cda_interpreters
Is this how we treat people who assist us in extremely dangerous conditions. I was under the impression that we are known as Canada the Compassionate. Perhaps an e mail or letter to your member of parliament will bring this issue to the forefront in parliament. Rather than opposition questions of Insurgents handed over to the Afghan Police.
On this Monday I once again ask you to say a prayer or give a thought to members of our military and their famlies.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
