tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post8159616364288765033..comments2023-09-12T12:07:08.126-02:30Comments on Web Talk - Newfoundland and Labrador: July 1st - Memorial Day RememberedPatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-30510358446462572362009-07-01T07:12:06.646-02:302009-07-01T07:12:06.646-02:30to the anon who insists on not remembering but ins...to the anon who insists on not remembering but instead nit picking about the use of memorial day(a term used in NL for years)instead of commemoration day, all I can say is to each his/her own. I prefer to use this time to remember those brave souls. <br /><br />If you choose to use it for your own foolish purposes you're free to make that choice. A freedom fought and died for on your behalf.Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-67620016051526842252009-06-30T20:22:47.087-02:302009-06-30T20:22:47.087-02:30To Anon 5:38,
July 1 is the anniversary of the ba...To Anon 5:38,<br /><br />July 1 is the anniversary of the battle of Beaumont Hamel and is still remembered.Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-36623687567523204922009-06-30T18:39:53.128-02:302009-06-30T18:39:53.128-02:30Ussr: Very well said. "The Ode" sums u...Ussr: Very well said. "The Ode" sums up every feeling I have.<br /><br />I'll be broadcasting the importance of July 1st, of what it <i>should</i> mean to Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. Not what we seem forced to remember.<br /><br />I am a proud Newfoundlander:<br />Proud of my heritage...<br />Proud of my people...<br />Proud of my nation...<br /><br />Thanks for the article Myles!twjtNLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443933006736140322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-73346625494946248902009-06-30T17:38:58.610-02:302009-06-30T17:38:58.610-02:30Memorial Day?
Commemoration Day
2. In ea...Memorial Day?<br /><br />Commemoration Day<br /><br /> 2. In each year Sunday when it falls on July 1 but otherwise the Sunday nearest to July 1 shall be kept and observed in the province as and under the name of Commemoration Day, so that the deeds and sacrifices of those men and women of the province who took an active part in the World War of 1914-18 shall be kept in remembrance with honour and respect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-91043675283552712852009-06-30T15:53:37.360-02:302009-06-30T15:53:37.360-02:30Forget Me Not?Forget Me Not?NL-ExPatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938647714308913350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-53961470491127173892009-06-30T13:33:00.872-02:302009-06-30T13:33:00.872-02:30The Ode to Newfoundland
When Sun-rays crown the p...The Ode to Newfoundland<br /><br />When Sun-rays crown the pine-clad hills,<br />And Summer spreads her hand,<br />When silvern voices tune thy rills,<br />We love thee, smiling land.<br /><br />When blinding storm gusts fret thy shore,<br />And wild waves lash thy strand,<br />Thro' sprindrift swirl and tempest roar,<br />We love thee, wind-swept land,<br />We love thee, we love thee,<br />We love thee, wind-swept land.<br />We love thee, we love thee,<br />We love thee, wind-swept land.<br /><br />When spreads thy cloak of shimm'ring white,<br />At Winter's stern command,<br />Thro' shortened day and starlit night,<br />We love thee, frozen land,<br /><br />As loved our fathers, so we love<br />Where once they stood we stand;<br />Their prayer we raise to Heaven above,<br />God guard thee, Newfoundland.<br />God guard thee, God guard thee <br />God guard thee Newfoundland.<br />God guard thee, God guard thee <br />God guard thee Newfoundland.<br /><br /><br />by Sir Cavendish Boyle<br /><br />Happy Memorial Day Newfoundland and Labrador <br /><br />With Loving thoughts and Prayer's from somewhere in the " Evil Empire "Ussrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368238716997023662noreply@blogger.com