As Remembrance services are held around the world. I cannot help but reflect on the massive amount of work that Canadian Troops are involved in on this Globe.
This poster from WW1 shows that even Canada's Mothers were encouraging their sons to Do their Duty
For younger bloggers that may think the military is like Video games noise explosions yelling and destruction. Where the game can be played over and over, this is fantasy. Sadly In the real world soldiers pay the ultimate price at times and that is a sad fact of wars. We must always remember those who have died for Canada and canadians.
I would like to tell you of the massive amount of support services involved in getting young Infantry men get to the front.
For every soldier pointing his weapon at the enemy. There is a virtual Army behind him. His NCO's, Medics, Clerks, Drivers, Mechanics, Weapon Technicians, Drivers, Cooks, Engineers, Naval Operations, Air support Staff and far too many to write about. You pick any trade or profession and the military has a member in that position, be it Land Sea or Air.
For any young person there is no shame in Joining up, learn a trade , travel the world. Canada is a proud Nation to represent in uniform., Canadians are respected around the world.
As you see the Remembrance services in news papers TV Radio and in person. Remember always the men and woman that served Canada previously and those who serve with distinction today.
In 1968 the Prime Minister of the day cancelled the Soldier Apprentice programme of the Canadian Army. Yes PM Trudeau cancelled a programme that was so very successful in training our sixteen year olds in many trades. Something for Peter McKay and PM Stephen Harper to think about. I had the honour of serving in The Soldier Apprentice programme 1960-1962 in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. To thos apprentices who have gone on to the advance party, from all Corps I salute you and remember you in prayers.
Soldier Apprentice Battle Dress with Second year apprentice Green Stripes.
The Green Monsters as they were affectionately dubbed.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
