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Today is Remembrance Day

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KRASHED
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I hope everyone remembered to take a brief moment of silence to remember those who have died in the line of service.

Please Remember them. Please Remember what they did. Please Remember what they fought for. and Please Remember to show your respect by wearing a Poppy.
Nov 11 2008 11:06AM
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Dylan_
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Nov 11 2008 11:07AM
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pussymoneyweed
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Nov 11 2008 12:17PM
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wrenegade
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IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army
Nov 11 2008 12:25PM
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wrenegade
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Lest We Forget.
Nov 11 2008 12:26PM
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SKIDUBAIGUY
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I could write something very negative here about my dads freind who died because of the US Military, but i wont.

We wear a poppy
On Remembrance Day,
And at eleven
We stand and pray.
Wreaths are put
Upon a grave.
As we remember
Our soldiers brave.

Nov 11 2008 12:43PM
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hnosyalnif
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They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
Nov 11 2008 12:47PM
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JamesR
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You do realize today is not just an american tradition right? I dont see how that has any place in here.
Nov 11 2008 12:52PM
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Jake...
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may everyone be blessed and good vibes for doing this.

RIP.
Nov 11 2008 12:53PM
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MLB
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Today is the 100th anniversery of the end of the 1st world war.

November 11th 1918

Lest We Forget
Nov 11 2008 12:55PM
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SKIDUBAIGUY
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Its done all around the world, to remmeber fallen soldiers in all major battles, pm me if you want an argument over it, i dont.
Nov 11 2008 12:57PM
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wrenegade
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You might want to re-check your math there.
Nov 11 2008 1:31PM
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MLB
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I know....sorry. -karma for me

Just followed what my bro said.
Nov 11 2008 1:40PM
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Hannah.
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RIP
Nov 11 2008 1:56PM
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popNfresh44
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good thing i woke up in time for the 2 minutes of silence
Nov 11 2008 2:11PM
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timmi
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i slept through the moment of silence. i guess i was silent. but i still felt bad. i took some time when i woke up though.
Nov 11 2008 2:31PM
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A-Style**
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Don't just remember those who died. Remember all who served and are still serving. My dad fought in Vietnam for 13 months and I know today means a lot to him (since his father died 10 years ago today).

Respect.
Nov 11 2008 2:53PM
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pmills
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respect

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Nov 11 2008 3:01PM
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JamesR
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not trying to start an argument, i just thought the shot at america was out of place. you could have just as easily said RIP to your dads friend.

Nov 11 2008 8:14PM
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pelle_munch
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live on, and thank you, gnarley war dudes
Nov 11 2008 8:16PM
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tBatt
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i raked my neighbors lawn with him today, hes an 87 year old war vet.
Nov 11 2008 8:29PM
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Bob_Gnarley
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It would be cool to go down to the local VFW Hall (where I assume some vets will be sipping a few brews) plopping 50-100 bucks on the bar and telling the bartender the next round is on me. I don't want to make a show of it or anything, just a gesture of appreciation.
Nov 11 2008 8:33PM
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Franny
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This day ill remember for a while. A girl at my school "attempted" to play the bugle. She slipped up on a few notes at the beginning and by the end the call was barley recognizable. She was so embarrassed I  kinda feel really sorry for her.
Nov 11 2008 8:53PM
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Scott~
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I took a moment of silence for every 14 year old kid I shot in counterstrike, does that count?~
Nov 11 2008 8:57PM
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peyton
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thank you.
Nov 11 2008 9:19PM
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Dustin.
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Well that was pretty much just as bad, so thanks for that contribution.
Nov 11 2008 9:24PM
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Microcosm
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Very true, thank you. I hadn't even really thought of it, and they didn't even make an announcement in school as you would expect, so I paused my music and had my own moment of silence.
Nov 11 2008 9:25PM
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Scott~
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Not anymore~
Nov 11 2008 9:37PM
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