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Thread #133459   Message #3029551
Posted By: Ed T
11-Nov-10 - 01:48 PM
Thread Name: BS: Armistice Day/Remembrance Day 2010
Subject: RE: BS: Armistice Day/Remembrance Day 2010
My deceased father signed up in the army for WW1, but was injured on route to conflict in the Halifax Explosion, December 6, 1917. It was the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.

My mother, now 97 and still healthy, participates in Remembrance Day events each year.

My son entered two-year naval officer training yesterday (he graduated from University in May).

My highest regards to all who served their country in the services, (from all countries), and to those who do so today. My best thoughts are with them.