HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-11-13, Page 7By Jo-Ann McDonald
This Remembrance Day
celebrated the 90th anniversary of
the signing of the Treaty of
Versailles on Nov. 11, 1918 that
ended the hostilities of the First
World War.
The First World War began with
two shots and the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-
Hungary on June 28, 1914 by a
young Serbian. It was July 28 when
Austria-Hungary declared war on
Serbia. Germany then declared war
on Russia, France and invaded
Belgium. Great Britain declared war
on Germany.
The Allied Forces stopped the
Germans in the first Battle of of the
Marne in September and ended
Germany’s chances for a quick
victory. The opposing armies settled
down to trench warfare.
The battles continued on for the
next four years until September 1918
and the Allies began their final
offensive on the Western Front.
Bulgaria signed the first armistice
followed by the Ottoman Empire,
Austria and finally Germany.
September 1939 the Second World
War began, but Nov. 11 has been
kept as the day of remembrance. It is
important to recognize the events in
history that have shaped the nation,
to remember the men and women
who sacrificed their lives for their
country and to remember the men
and women who are now serving
their country.
Remembrance Day services were
held at the Brussels Legion on
Tuesday, Nov. 11. Padre Sandra
Yule, along with president Jo-Ann
McDonald, conducted the service.
A church service at Duff’s United
Church, Walton followed. Members
of the Royal Canadian Legion
conducted a service of remembrance
at Huronlea at 2 p.m. for the
residents.
Get-well wishes go out to two
Brussels Legion Comrades. Al
Nichol was in hospital and Clarence
Bishop is in hospital in Stratford.
The Thursday night darts saw 12
players. The first-place team was
Bush Whittard, Catrina Josling and
Gord Jacklin. Placing second were
Roger McHardy, Marlene Little and
Harry Smith. The high shots of the
night were made by Gord, 101:
Marlene, 112 and Sandra Josling,
108. The high start was by Catrina
shooing 74.
The Friday night supper of roast
pork was enjoyed by a great crowd.
This week is meatloaf by a special
guest.
The author’s night held at the
Branch on Saturday evening had
around 35 people in attendance.
Organized by the Library
fundraising group, the crowd
enjoyed the readings of the four
authors.
The Brussels Legion donated the
use of the building for the event and
were pleased to assist the group in
their venture.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008. PAGE 7.
At the Branch
Legion remembers ‘Lest We Forget’
I swore my oath in the summer of ’03
To join an army so strong, so free.
We help save the world from the tyranny of war,
Following the troops that have been there before.
Mothers and fathers their face filled with grief,
“Come home soon son, you’re our saving grace”,
I’ll come home soon when the fighting is done.
When the world can come together as one.
I’m boarding the bus now, there’s no looking back
My eye’s filled with tears, a shiver attacks.
I’m doing this for you Mom, I’m doing this for Dad.
Please don’t cry now, I promise to come back.
I fought real hard, and I fought real fast,
But my buddies were pinned down out back.
You taught me to love and you taught me to care.
So I took a stand in Afghanistan this year.
All my friends are out safe, I think I can rest.
Wake up little buddy, you’re the best!
We’re all safe now because of you,
I’ll hold your hand until Jesus takes you.
I’m sorry this happened, I tried to come home.
I told you I would, last night on the phone.
But my buddies they needed me that dreadful day.
I hope you can cope with the decision I made.
Now they’re all back, safe in their beds.
Please don’t forget me, let me stay in your head.
Because someone else’s son came back instead.
This is what we do Mom please don’t be sad.
You made my life the best, anyone’s ever had.
The son of a Blyth family, Matt Sherred, has seen combat first hand. In August 2006 the graduate of Blyth Public School and Central Huron Secondary School, was deployed to Afghanistan to serve with thePrincess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. He came home February 2007 and is now stationed in Shiloh, Manitoba. The 27-year-old expects tobegin a second tour of duty in 2009. Sherred, who joined the military in 2003, was inspired by his time on the front line to write a poem. His mother, Lisa (his father is Rick) offered toshare it as Remembrance Day brought closer thoughts of those who lost their lives for their country.
SWORE AN OATH
By Corporal Matt Sherred
Service to country inspires poem
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ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING
Due to municipal snow removal operations, the parking of cars on
Blyth streets and municipal parking lots during the winter months
(November 1 to May 1) will be strictly prohibited.
All vehicles must be removed from Blyth streets and roadways of the
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