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I've gotten a couple requests to recognize November 11 on Aywas, and I feel that Veteran's Day is something we do need to stop and think about.
Like General Tsee (#1816) said: "In Canada, Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November every year. It's a day that is set aside as a federal statutory holiday, with the purpose of remembering the soldiers who have fought, and still fight, in wars around the world; mostly our own, but in a greater sense, as well.
Every year, we lose more of our veterans from the world wars; I can't be sure, but I think I remember reading something saying that the last Canadian vet of WWI had passed on, sometime in the last couple of years. The sad truth is that we are losing these last links to our history, and I know that in many cases, there is not as much help and support available as there maybe should be for veterans. "
She's doing a charity auction for a Reve design, with the proceeds going toward a Veteran's fund. You should check it out if you haven't already:
Aside from that, I have a couple things to do also.
If you donate to any Veteran's fund during the 2010 year, show me your receipt by emailing a forward or scan to [email protected] and I'll send you the Red Poppy item:
This item doesn't do anything, but it's a token of our remembrance.
Aside from that, for any sales that go to Aywas on the duration of November 11, I will donate 10% (minimum $1) to a Veteran's fund of Aywas' choice on the 12th. GP Purchasers who purchase GP on the 11th will also receive the poppy item as part of their funds are going toward the charity purposes.
Never forget to honor the people who fell so you could live in freedom.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:03pm
- DragonDog of Lucifer
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:11pm
This. Is. Radical.
<3 always remember
- Martyrize
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:37pm
Thank you, Slash! ^^
- ♑ Kat & AK ♈
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:52pm
I salute you guys for doing it. I wish I can donate... :( Nice reve design there General Tsee.
- Mouse
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:15pm
Thank you so much! I really want that poppy; maybe I can convince my dad to buy/help me buy some GP. The eleventh is also my birthday, so maybe I can persuade him. :) Thanks again, Slash... Remembrance day means a lot to me. Lest we forget.
- Moomba
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:18pm
This is a wonderful idea.
- Cai
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:34pm
Thankyou, Slash
- Laciful
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:53pm
Lest we forget~
- Garai Moved to 4712
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Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:58pm
Thank you Slash. My grandparents served in WW2 and though both have passed on they left me with stories and pictures, documents of a time that is past but not forgotten. My best friend actively serves in the Army and I thank you and everyone else for showing their support. It means a lot to a lot of people.
- Abso-is-Absent
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Posted on: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:02am
Thank you for doing this. Our small town has recently lost a hero in the war. He was four days shy of his 21st birthday when killed in Afghanistan. Hopefully he knew how much of a hero and inspiration he was...
Posted on: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:47pm
Thank you. Stuff like this is a big part of what I love about Aywas. I wish I had money to donate for this; if I did, I surely would.