Highway(s) of Heroes - Merged Thread
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St. Micheals Medical Team said:
Still is by the looks of it, eventhough his account has been dormant for some time.
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I finally see this thread long after the highway has abeen renamed and the signs up. I saw the signs {with somesort of dust in my eye} when I came home for leave. If I may be so bold as to say that that highway starts on the ramp in KAF and ends in TO, could be the longest road in the world. I am proud to have been part of that highway here in this little part of the world. {some sandstorm we're having here, the sand just gets in your eyes!!!}
to all that came before me.. {can't post the beer one}
and here's to no more repat ceremonies...{dang sand!}
to all that came before me.. {can't post the beer one} and here's to no more repat ceremonies...{dang sand!}
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I agree. Let's officially designate the highway. Below is my poem dedicated to the heroes (especially Corporal Albert Storm - my cousin's cousin)
Highway of Heroes
I passed you on the highway.
I went north, and you were heading south.
What a surprise to see you
After all these years.
We only kept up through word of mouth.
Where you are going?
I would like to know.
I recall we used to play as kids
We laughed and enjoyed the world so.
Last time we met was the summer of 68.
We played with our toy cars in the sand.
The old tire swing, that big black dog,
Nanny baking and putting pineapple on the ham.
Where are you going?
I would really like to know,
As I go north and you go south
I travel through the wind, and dust and snow.
They stationed you in a foreign land
To serve folks in lands far away.
We hoped you would return to laugh with us,
But we never saw that day.
We passed on the highway of heroes.
I went north and you were headed south.
What a blessing to have known you.
I thank you and a smile crosses my mouth.
Where are you going?
Now the answer I see
If I was an angel from up above
I would also want the heroes to sit next to me.
by Jennifer Grander
Highway of Heroes
I passed you on the highway.
I went north, and you were heading south.
What a surprise to see you
After all these years.
We only kept up through word of mouth.
Where you are going?
I would like to know.
I recall we used to play as kids
We laughed and enjoyed the world so.
Last time we met was the summer of 68.
We played with our toy cars in the sand.
The old tire swing, that big black dog,
Nanny baking and putting pineapple on the ham.
Where are you going?
I would really like to know,
As I go north and you go south
I travel through the wind, and dust and snow.
They stationed you in a foreign land
To serve folks in lands far away.
We hoped you would return to laugh with us,
But we never saw that day.
We passed on the highway of heroes.
I went north and you were headed south.
What a blessing to have known you.
I thank you and a smile crosses my mouth.
Where are you going?
Now the answer I see
If I was an angel from up above
I would also want the heroes to sit next to me.
by Jennifer Grander
3rd Herd said:
Haggis
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Ontario's County Road 43, running from Alexandria in the east to Kemptville in the west, will soon be designated Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Commemorative Highway. Quite fitting as this road spans the full width of United Counties of SD&G.
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Highlights mine - shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
CAV wants stretch of Hwy. 2 renamed to Repatriation Row
Michelle McCarthy, The Trentonian, 11 Jul 08
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Canadian Army Veteran members have attended every repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton and can be seen during the ceremonies at the side of the road holding a sign to pay their respects.
“We as CAV members stand at Repatriation Row to show the families that we care about their loss and that these men and womens' sacrifices will not go unnoticed,” said CAV member and retired veteran Chris Graham.
CAV members have begun efforts to have a small 500 metre stretch along Highway 2 renamed Repatriation Row.
“We have some people that are trying to get in contact with the powers in the military to see if they can support this initiative,” said Graham.
Graham is a cook and said these ceremonies are so important that if previous employers wouldn’t give him the day to attend the repatriations, he would think nothing of walking off the job.
“I am a retired veteran and I’m a cook and as a cook we support everybody. It doesn’t matter what uniform you wear whether it be army or air force,” said Graham.
“This is about supporting the men and women that leave their homes and families and go to far off lands. Some of them give the ultimate sacrifice.”
Another member of the CAV, Bill Truman, said they are also trying to have a large marble plaque erected in honor of the ceremonies.
The plaque reads “Repatriation Row. We will never forget your ultimate sacrifice. Stand down soldier, you are now homeward bound.”
“The idea is to dedicate that patch of road where everyone stands to pay respect,” said Truman. “The plaque is worded much the same as the signs we hold up. We want to try and put it inside the fence so there is no vandalism.”
Quinte West Mayor John Williams said there are mixed feelings about repatriation signs at the base.
“As much as we want to recognize and pay our respects, its a reminder to military personnel of what goes on there and they may not necessarily want to see that reminder every day,” said Williams.
Graham believes that remembering is exactly what’s needed.
“By getting this stone piece put into place on Repatriation Row this will remind us that not only is November 11 the time to remember our fallen but we should remember them every day,” said Graham.
Both members of the CAV are unsure if their efforts to have the stretch of road renamed will be well received at CFB. Graham added however they have not attempted to speak to 8 Wing Base Commander about the renaming of the stretch of road or about erecting the sign.
Williams added although he understands the idea, ultimately the city will stand behind whatever the base chooses to do in regards to the renaming and placement of the sign.
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CAV wants stretch of Hwy. 2 renamed to Repatriation Row
Michelle McCarthy, The Trentonian, 11 Jul 08
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Canadian Army Veteran members have attended every repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton and can be seen during the ceremonies at the side of the road holding a sign to pay their respects.
“We as CAV members stand at Repatriation Row to show the families that we care about their loss and that these men and womens' sacrifices will not go unnoticed,” said CAV member and retired veteran Chris Graham.
CAV members have begun efforts to have a small 500 metre stretch along Highway 2 renamed Repatriation Row.
“We have some people that are trying to get in contact with the powers in the military to see if they can support this initiative,” said Graham.
Graham is a cook and said these ceremonies are so important that if previous employers wouldn’t give him the day to attend the repatriations, he would think nothing of walking off the job.
“I am a retired veteran and I’m a cook and as a cook we support everybody. It doesn’t matter what uniform you wear whether it be army or air force,” said Graham.
“This is about supporting the men and women that leave their homes and families and go to far off lands. Some of them give the ultimate sacrifice.”
Another member of the CAV, Bill Truman, said they are also trying to have a large marble plaque erected in honor of the ceremonies.
The plaque reads “Repatriation Row. We will never forget your ultimate sacrifice. Stand down soldier, you are now homeward bound.”
“The idea is to dedicate that patch of road where everyone stands to pay respect,” said Truman. “The plaque is worded much the same as the signs we hold up. We want to try and put it inside the fence so there is no vandalism.”
Quinte West Mayor John Williams said there are mixed feelings about repatriation signs at the base.
“As much as we want to recognize and pay our respects, its a reminder to military personnel of what goes on there and they may not necessarily want to see that reminder every day,” said Williams.
Graham believes that remembering is exactly what’s needed.
“By getting this stone piece put into place on Repatriation Row this will remind us that not only is November 11 the time to remember our fallen but we should remember them every day,” said Graham.
Both members of the CAV are unsure if their efforts to have the stretch of road renamed will be well received at CFB. Graham added however they have not attempted to speak to 8 Wing Base Commander about the renaming of the stretch of road or about erecting the sign.
Williams added although he understands the idea, ultimately the city will stand behind whatever the base chooses to do in regards to the renaming and placement of the sign.
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Towards_the_gap
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Hmm.... Really don't know what to think. Any ''TheCAV'' members on site?
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I'm not sure what to think of it either. My petition with 62,000 signatures helped to dub the "Highway of Heroes" and personally I'm not against renaming part of Hwy 2. I know there should be no problem with the MTO if Hwy 2 isn't named after anyone and if people support the idea. To me though the name "Highway of Heroes" already does the job of letting the families know all who line up along the highway care about them and all that pass the sacrifices of the fallen and living are noticed so I don't see a great need for naming another road near it but if people are behind it then go for it. I'd like to see something physical with each name of our fallen on Canadian soil as I know of the monument at KAF but are the suggesting putting the plaque on the grounds of CFB Trenton or off base grounds?
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I think that this is going just a bit too far.
The Highway of Heroes - does it all - we do need anything more.
Repatriation row - what the H___ is that supposed to mean.
should it be Repatriation road ???
I think that although it is well intentioned, it is superfluous & would detract from the original effort.
The Highway of Heroes - does it all - we do need anything more.
Repatriation row - what the H___ is that supposed to mean.
should it be Repatriation road ???
I think that although it is well intentioned, it is superfluous & would detract from the original effort.
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Leave well enough alone, the current name says it all.
TM
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geo,geo said:
There is a stretch of fenceline on Hwy 2 where you can see onto the ramp area where Supporters line-up to view the Ramp Ceremony.
I'm one for Repatriation Row too, but as said before..how far is too far??
I don't think we can DO enough for these families in their time of sorrow. We need to show solidarity as ONE FORCE.
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There is a stretch of fenceline on Hwy 2 where you can see onto the ramp area
.... Peanut gallery ???
Each overpass over the Highway of Heroes is lined by tons ot people on repatriation day......
I see no value added to creating another special designated area.
.... Peanut gallery ???
Each overpass over the Highway of Heroes is lined by tons ot people on repatriation day......
I see no value added to creating another special designated area.
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