Soldier shot in Ottawa at War Memorial Updated: A Canadian soldier standing guard

[michaelmaltby]

The Colbert Report on Kevin Vickers ... hilarious

Stephen Colbert apologizes to Canada

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I have a ring bearing the Hohenzollern cross which was given to me by my wifes great grandfather, a WW1 veteran. He took it from a German soldier he killed with a bayonet sometime in 1915. 'Dada' was a tall man but he said the German he fought towered over him, I can believe that because the ring is too large to fit even on my thumb.
After the war 'Dada' came home, overcame his wounds and raised a wonderful family. A modest and gentle man who everyone liked and respected, with not a shred of hatred in his heart.
How you can switch on and then switch off that warrior instinct amazes me. My dad was the same.

It was rather simple in my case. I never made it personal. I just determined that no matter the cost that if it was between me or him, I was going home to my family. Separate work from home...

 

[GrauGeist]

Thought you guys might like to see this, a United States Marine Major (retired) standing guard at the Canadian War Memorial.

If this Marine were any more badass, his picture would be in the dictionary under the defenition of badass.

"Take Your Best Shot", Was The Marine Guarding The Canada National War Memorial Real? - Guardian Of Valor