Happy Veteran's Day

[nsxt2000]

To all past, current and future veterans - Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for serving!

While there are many fine films pertaining to military service, one of special note is the 1946 masterpiece "The Best Years Of Our Lives" staring Frederic March, Dana Andrews and Myrna Loy. Although this movie is over 60 years old, in black & white and well before special effects were required to make a picture, it is worth watching. It was winner of seven Academy Awards as well as numerous others.

If ever at a loss at the video rental store for something to watch other than fluff, take a look at their oldies section and rent this one. Even if you don't like it, and I believe you will, you are only out a couple of bucks.

So again, "Happy Veteran's Day!"
-Mike s.

[nsxt2000]

Let's have another contest...

In the original post I mentioned the fine movie classic "The Best Years Of Our Lives" that stared Fredric March, a talented and recognized actor. In 1967 he stared in a western with Paul Newman that too was an excellent movie - and this one is in color.

The first correct response with the name of the 1967 film wins the nice Acura Forum gift set pictured. Can you say "Wikipedia"?
-Mike S.

[nsxt2000]

And the answer is...no winner yet, but MAN someone should win this.
-Mike s.

[Randy]

I will give all the other Hombre's on the site a chance at this one.:)

[APA0ll0]

looks like Randy's the correct HOMBRE haha

[nsxt2000]

Yes, the correct answer is "Hombre" and one of P. Newman's best flicks - I think. Randy was nice enough to let Apollo take the honors on this one - a fellow Canadian it appears...but then Randy is already getting one anyway.

Apollo please PM me with shipping info and I will get the set on out. Thanks for playing.

We will be doing more of these and I have ordered several nice gifts to award, including timing stop watches, clocks, etc. Keep checking the site daily to play and win!
-Mike S.

[nsxt2000]

I notice that in the Veteran's Day contest the only ones who participated were both from Canada. Is there a Veteran's Day in Canada - and I assume there is - and if so, when is it?

I know Canada has a substantial military force and that we are always on the same side...except for that skirmish in the late 1700's I think it was.
-Mike S.

[APA0ll0]

We have Remembrance Day (CAN/UK) which is also on the 11th of November like Veteran's Day
:)

[nsxt2000]

I like the sound of the word "Rememberance" to commemorate our vets.

So a "Happy Remembrance Day" to the vets of Canada & the UK!
-Mike s.

[Randy]

Yes Remembrance Day and sometimes it is referred to as Poppy Day!

Congratulations Paul!:)

[nsxt2000]

You remind me of years ago when we did wear poppies - is that the plural? - on Veterans Day. Some were plastic I think as well as real. I'm not sure of the significance of the poppy. Does it repersent peace?
-Mike S.

[Randy]

The poppy would grow where there were casualties of war burried.Since then it has been a symbol of Remembrance day.The poem "In Flanders Feilds" is very popular and I would be surprised if a man of your knowledge had never heard it before.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.


We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.


Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
— John McCrae

[nsxt2000]

My little brain must be failing me as now I do recall the poem - and this from someone who enjoys poetry. It is a meaningful poem and I thank you for sharing.

Another poem related to the ocassion is "The Grass" by Robert Frost. I won a contest in school oh so many years ago for reciting it. I still recall mispronouncing the word "Verdun" - saying it like it rymed with "burden" - but won anyway.

My favorite work by Mr. Frost is one of his lesser known ones, "Departmental". Ostensibly about ants, but a comentary on the corporate world where everyone has a job - some more rewarding and more important than others and includes the harsher side of the world. When refering to the cut-throat aspects he ends with "...it couldn't be called ungentle, but how thourughly departmental". Sort of reminds me of the corporate world of today.
-Mike S.