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Afghanistan by john k zimmerman Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Rated "PG13" by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan in solidarity with the men an women of the Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan.
His is Name is Serge, or, Jack Henri, or Ramon, or Roger He comes from Major Saskatchewan or Fort St John, or Winnipeg, or Calgary, or Halifax, or Trios Rieviers He answerers the drum of The Lord Srathconna Horse, The Queen’s Own, the Van Doos,+ Royal Canadian Regiment, or the Princess Patricia’s++, storied regiments all.’ He is descended from men who fought at Vimy, and Ypres, Singapore, Dieppe, and Normandy; who kept the peace from Suez to Palestine and places too small to remember, too painful to forget. The Captain whistles, the Sergeant barks and this Canadian soldier picks up his gun and his helmet and marches off into the Afghani Dusk. notes +Royal 22e Règiment ++Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

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Reviewed by Miller Caldwell	4/1/2009

May the civilized world unite with your Country's heroes and end the antiquated evil beliefs and discriminatory ways of the foces of evil in Afghanistan. Miller




Reviewed by Michelle Mead	11/12/2008

Excellent- we should all remember our friends in Canada who fought and died with our men many many times.




Reviewed by Ed Matlack	11/12/2008

If we had no wars, we wouldn't need to separate family from family...total peace is the ONLY answer...ed




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	11/11/2008

God bless ALL who serve their Nation - beautifully penned rememberance of sacrifices made/paid on behalf of men and women in the military! You honor Canada's finest with lines of historical significance. Well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.




Reviewed by Elizabeth Price	11/11/2008

Thank you Canadians. Wonderful tribute. Liz




Reviewed by Felix Perry	11/11/2008

Well done and as a Canadian from Halifax with many friends and family in the Armed Forces this one had special meaning to me. fee




Reviewed by Gene Williamson	11/11/2008

John, we salute the Canadians in Afghanistan, and hope they'll be home soon. -gebe.