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oscar l
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Following message was received 7 Aug 06 by the Association from john@erickson.snirt.us
To whom it may concern:
I would just like to let you know, that as your lads head off to Afghanistan, there are people outside Canada who wish them Godspeed and safety for their deployment. As a World War 2 re-enactor of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, I spend a geart deal of time here in the States spreading the accomplishments of the Canadian Army, both in WW2 and to-day. Few Americans realise that we have such wonderful,brave and outstanding allies as Canada and her Military. As amere "bloody Yank" , may I say thank you to your organization for supporting the troops, thank you to your lads and ladies headed overseas, and thank you to all Canada for standing by the United States.
Thank You and God Bless,
Your faithful servant
John Erickson
Fresno, Ohio, USA
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B.Woodward
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Thank you from a x Highlander ( Black Watch) and a x Royal Canadian for those words.
Although i have been out of the service for quite some time it still brings pain to your heart
with the loss of your troops as well as ours.
May the Good Lord bless them one and all.
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dave sewell
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It is too bad that we are losing our's as well as your troop;s over there. I dont think that it will ever be settled. We are putting our guys and gals in harm's way for people that dont want our help, they have been at this for century;s . Both nations soilder's are doing a great job, but half the time they cant tell who is the enemy. I wish the troops the best and hope that they can stop the loses. We value human life unlike some of the people we are trying to help. 
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Tim McCully
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Dave, i must quote " All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing".
Tim McCully
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1RCR (82-88) B coy 6pl, (84-85) UNFICYP- BBC coy Tpt, C coy 9pl, E coy Mortars, (88-90) CFB Halifax Base Chief's Staff, CFB Trenton Refinisher Tech.(90-92). UNFICYP,CPSM
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Jim Hickson
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Hi Tim
And thats true!!!!!!
Jim
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1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
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1982-1984 SIT School
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doug cassin
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It is nice to see everyone supporting our troops,I know they will continue the mission as professionals and I wish everyone of those brave soldiers would come home to their loved ones.
Formerly 2RCR.
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george burrows
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As a former WW2. VET FROM 1 st div `1943 Invasion of sicily, I very sincerely wish all our fellow RCR,S now enroute to Afghanistan GOOD FORTUNE IN YOUR JOB AHEAD. My heart goes out to them> I know what is ahead of them. Hope they KEEP THEIR HEADS DOWN and EARS wide open. ALSO , I WISH THEY WOULD STOP USING THOSE STUPID G WAGONS TO LEAD A CONVOY. tHOSE VEHICLES COULD NOT STOP A B.B. GUN PELLET. Safety first guys. I sincerely wish all of the best of luck and hope you all make it back home safely.
George F.Burrows
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ranrad
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Hi George and all; very well put, and i agree about those G Wagons. And as one who learned plenty, and fortunately, from WW2 and Korean and peace keepers , safety was always paramount.. because you cant do the job if you're badly wounded or worse, an so cannot cover each others backs. Warfare seems to change constantlly, but the basis of keeping ones eyes and ears open and butts down is still very important.. but inthese cases that is becoming increasingly difficult. One can see, that the troops are adapting rapidly as they learn new things, so that is avery good sign i think. ranrad
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John Harper
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Hi George and all; very well put, and i agree about those G Wagons. And as one who learned plenty, and fortunately, from WW2 and Korean and peace keepers , safety was always paramount.. because you cant do the job if you're badly wounded or worse, an so cannot cover each others backs. Warfare seems to change constantlly, but the basis of keeping ones eyes and ears open and butts down is still very important.. but inthese cases that is becoming increasingly difficult. One can see, that the troops are adapting rapidly as they learn new things, so that is avery good sign i think. ranrad
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Randy watts
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Good luck to all the troops heading over to fight our battle come home safe.
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Randy Watts
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