A sad post today

Yesterday was a sad day here in our city. We live at the airbase where our fallen troops are brought back home for repatriation. This post is NOT a political one... but something we wanted to share with you.

These are the latest four young men who have been killed during the war, and this Repatriation is our community's way of saying "Stand down Soldier,

From left to right, Master Corp. Scott Vernelli, Cpl. Tyler Crooks, Trooper Jack Bouthillier and Trooper Corey Hayse

When our soldier's bodies are sent back home, pretty well everyone in the city who isnt working comes and stands along a part of the fence right infront of the airbase where the plane lands. This is nicknamed "Repatriation Row"

The plane lands, and the hearses are waiting, as well as the families, and usually our Governer General and other dignitaries. The bodies are carried off of the plane with the greatest respect and dignity.

We wait quietly along the fence, most with flags and messages for the families. Those who can, wear red. It is a very solumn event.

The hearses, then the limosines with the Fallen's families drive past us as we salute, or hold our hands to our hearts in respect. We even have the route renamed in Their honour, it is called the Highway of Heroes.

People line the bridges all along the highway from Trenton to Toronto, they stand with flags and salute as the hearses go by.

It's not much, but it does let the families of the soldiers know that we thank them, and share the grief they feel.

A Thankful MTW and Momma Suzie