Comments on: Never Again

By: caroline

caroline — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:22 +0000

I thought the same thing as we stood on Parliament Hill, looking down towards the War Memorial. I said a prayer as the guns boomed, that with our efforts, my son will never, ever have to fight for freedom. .-= caroline´s last post ..The Anticlimatic Needle Adventure =-.

By: BK

BK — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:56:13 +0000

I totally agree with you on this, “…I would prefer that it had never come to that.” I believe that we can create a world of love and peace through mutual understanding and respect for each other differences.
.-= BK´s last post ..Don’t Let Drunk Driving Ruin Your Night of Fun =-.

By: Lady M

Lady M — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:20:42 +0000

Every soldier has a mother and father, which makes seeing troops go to war ever more poignant now that I am a parent. But I agree, the military is necessary and important to a country that wants to prosper and spread prosperity. .-= Lady M´s last post ..Collecting ‘Motes =-.

By: Reiza

Reiza — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:18:38 +0000

I just wrote my own post on the topic (well, the American version, thereof). I’m the daughter, daughter-in-law, niece, sister and wife of veterans. It’s a rough day for me.

I, too, have a great uncle who died in WWII France (and is buried there).

This whole post has me nodding my head in agreement.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:15:22 +0000

Beautifully said, Amber!

I think that mothers everywhere can relate to these feelings. Once I had children, I found I loved and wanted the best, not only for them, but for children everywhere.

We all do our part to raise our children and change the world, through small, everyday actions, into a place where we never have to send another generation off to war!

By: Crunchy

Crunchy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:09:37 +0000

I just did a similar post for Canada Moms Blog…I too have the war in my family. My gramps never saw action, but was in Europe for the clean up and lost friends. My mom is the product of a war marriage. My Great Uncle was in RAF.

When you hear about how young they all were.
And am sad that we are still losing young people in conflicts around the world…that that ‘freedom’ is still being fought for..I fear for our kids..I really do.

By: *pol

*pol — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:27 +0000

We are so fortunate to be here, now. So many other parts of the world – even now – struggle to find food, water and a safe place to sleep, with the constant threat of fighting and other unthinkable things while trying to raise children. I thank our past and present military every day for making my reality possible.
.-= *pol´s last post ..Art of the Cocktail =-.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:49 +0000

I am a pacifist, but like you I know that the army is an institution that is necessary. Yet I hope that one day there will be no need for fighting. Also remembering the fallen today, the once who fought, the once who are fighting. And wishing for a peaceful future. .-= Mel´s last post ..And all was calm =-.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:21:54 +0000

Me too. .-= Allison´s last post ..**************November 11 =-.

By: Sarah Joseph

Sarah Joseph — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:38 +0000

Well Said. I totally agree, thankful for those who have served and continue to serve our country but am hopeful for a peaceful future.