Sunday, July 31, 2011
Host of SpikeTVs Deadliest Warrior raising funds for military families
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Portraits Of Honour - The Faces
So I've made a new YouTube video for the Portraits Of Honour and it features a poem called "The Faces" written by Dan Gray specifically for the Portraits Of Honour. The video clip featured in it was taken by the "Canadian Heroes" group when the POH was visiting Hamilton, Ontario.
Canadian soldiers are still in Afghanistan
While 2,850 Canadian soldiers are going home, 950 others have started streaming into Afghanistan to help train Afghan security forces to take the lead role in securing the country by 2014. In the majority of the media all you read is “Canada’s Afghan Mission Ends’ yes the doors to the Tim Hortons will be closing in November, yes the hockey rink will no longer be in use by Canadian soldiers but some of our troops are still there and do face danger every day.
There also FOB units still in Afghanistan until Christmas walking the same roads where many of our fallen have been killed. Personally I’m sick and tired of reading news reports in the media that give people the idea that are troops are all home.
I've had several emails from people asking me "So now that our troops are home are you going to continue with your site" well the answer is 100% yes.
1. We have troops deployed at other operations in the world aside from Afghanistan such as Navy in Somalia and Panama, troops away from their families deployed in Alert and many other operations.
2. Thank a Soldier is not only for Canadian troops, we have paired up people as Pen Pals from the United States, Britain, and even Australia. Also 70% of the 4.2 million members are from areas outside of Canada.
3. Thank A Soldier encourages people to say Thank You to our men and women in uniform no matter where they cross paths with them.
4. Our troops are always ready to go in the case of emergencies here at home i.e the ice storms in Montreal, floods in Manitoba and last winter helping stranded motorists in London, Ontario.
5. With so many of our troops returning home showing signs of Combat Stress & PTSD Operation You Are Not Alone is more important than ever, as the song by Julian Austin says many of our troops although physically home are “Still Over There”
After speaking with a personal friend who is currently on tour who said "We don't want people to forget we are still over here" I ask you to please keep in mind that even though in our medias eyes our mission ended when the "Combat Mission" ended, lets not forget those men and women still putting their lives at risk every day.
Thank You
Friday, July 22, 2011
Winnipeg Jets unveil new jersey in honour of the Air Force
The design for the new logo, which was developed in partnership with Reebok and the NHL, was inspired by the logo of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
"True North Sports & Entertainment felt it was important for the new Winnipeg Jets to develop a strong new identity," said Mark Chipman, Chairman & Governor of True North Sports & Entertainment. "We felt it was important to authenticate the name Jets and we believe the new logo does that through its connection to (Canada's) remarkable Air Force heritage, including the rich history and relationship that our city and province have enjoyed with the Canadian Forces."
True North Sports & Entertainment was also grateful to the Department of National Defense for their assistance in the process.
The Jets will unveil their uniforms and uniform colors at a later date. Their first regular-season game will take place on Oct. 9 against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Autumn Leaves - A poem by J.T. Murphy
December of 2009 Canada lost six soldiers on the 24th & 30th Lt. Andrew Nuttall, Sgt George Miok, Cpl Zachery McCormack, Sgt. Kirk Taylor and Pte. Garret Chidley This was one of the worse weeks for losses since Canada began it’s mission in 2001. My mother who frequently writes poetry at the time put together these words and wanted to share them on my blog.
We watch them fall
Like autumn leaves
Silent upon the ground
Beneath the flag
Strong, flying in the breeze
Our hearts cry out
With Pain for those left behind
With Praise for those who serve
With Prayers for Hope and Peace
- J.T Murphy
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Soldier wins All Star Dad Contest
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Portraits Of Honour comes to Calgary
"Each photo takes about 60-80hrs depending on the detail" Dave said "There are also over 100,000 poppies for on the painting for all those who gave their lives defending our country" when Dave told me this I had chills. I took a moment and looked at every photo and knowing so many of their families personally it really hit me.
Yesterday the Royals William & Katherine were in town and they took a moment to lay a wreath in honour of our fallen and when Dave was talking the moment you could see how proud he was as things were supposed to be official but they took more than a few moments there looking at every photo and a great show of respect.
The Portraits of Honour is currently touring across the country and you can see when it's going to be in your location on their website.