Definition of a Canadian Soldier

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 10:13 AM

DEFINITION OF A MILITARY PERSON

The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who,under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behindthe ears, just old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's, but he has never collected unemployment either.

He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student , pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and a 155mm howitzer..

He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark.

He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must.

He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional..

He can march until he is told to stop,
or stop until he is told to march.

He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity.

He is self-sufficient.

He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry.

He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.

If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low.

He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands.

He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job.

He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay, and still find ironic humor in it all.

He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short lifetime..

He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed.

He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away ' those
around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking.

In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home , he defends their right to be disrespectful..

Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-
grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy..
He is the CANADIAN Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 142 years.

He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our
respect and admiration with his blood.

And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so.

As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot. .

A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.

A Prayer wheel for our military...

Prayer Wheel

'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'

When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops in Afghanistan , sailors on ships, and airmen in the air.

Of all the gifts you could give a CANADIAN Airman, Soldier, or Sailor, prayer is the very best one.

Platapus · 03-02-13, 10:58 AM

The black text on a grey background is a little hard to read.

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

The black text on a grey background is a little hard to read.

How do I change it?

Dowly · 03-02-13, 11:08 AM

Paste it to Notepad first, should fix it.

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 11:15 AM

That better?

Platapus · 03-02-13, 11:17 AM

Nice post.

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 11:19 AM

It is about the only 'thanks' they get. Any soldier, not just Canadian.

Wolferz · 03-02-13, 11:42 AM

I once participated in a joint exercise with the Canadian military way up in Alberta and I have great respect for them. Even the females. Though they are a bit fugly.

Loved that two weeks in the north. We were warmly greeted by a car load of Canucks who felt compelled to show us their back sides. What was up with that?
The only problem we ran into was a Canuck unit in charge of laundry that took a fancy to our BDUs and failed to return a few articles. But, they fed us good and provided shelter that was more adequate than our own.

To the army of Canada....

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

I once participated in a joint exercise with the Canadian military way up in Alberta and I have great respect for them. Even the females. Though they are a bit fugly.

Loved that two weeks in the north. We were warmly greeted by a car load of Canucks who felt compelled to show us their back sides. What was up with that?
The only problem we ran into was a Canuck unit in charge of laundry that took a fancy to our BDUs and failed to return a few articles. But, they fed us good and provided shelter that was more adequate than our own.

To the army of Canada....

Cold Lake? or Suffield?

Wolferz · 03-02-13, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprat69er

Cold Lake? or Suffield?

Camp Wainwright.

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 07:50 PM

The British Army usually goes to Suffield for live firing exercises.
Locals call it 'the British block'.

I forgot to mention, you got mooned.

fireftr18 · 03-02-13, 11:50 AM

Good post Swamprat. The same can be said for soldiers every where.

swamprat69er · 03-02-13, 11:55 AM

I saw the receptions your guys got when you all came back from WW2/Korea and Viet Nam.
I was not impressed with the reception you got when you returned from VN.

Red October1984 · 03-02-13, 12:54 PM

This post just made my day.

Most of my family has a military history and I won't be breaking that tradition. (Hopefully)

American Veterans are treated like crap. It's sad. It makes me want to "Square Away" those people...

Thank you for that post. I salute the Canadian Military and all other soldiers who put on the uniform to fight for their country.

03-02-13, 10:13 AM	#1
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Definition of a Canadian Soldier DEFINITION OF A MILITARY PERSON The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who,under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behindthe ears, just old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's, but he has never collected unemployment either. He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student , pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and a 155mm howitzer.. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional.. He can march until he is told to stop, or stop until he is told to march. He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay, and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short lifetime.. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away ' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home , he defends their right to be disrespectful.. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great- grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy.. He is the CANADIAN Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 142 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot. . A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets. A Prayer wheel for our military... Prayer Wheel 'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.' When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops in Afghanistan , sailors on ships, and airmen in the air. Of all the gifts you could give a CANADIAN Airman, Soldier, or Sailor, prayer is the very best one. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. Last edited by swamprat69er; 03-02-13 at 11:15 AM. Reason: color and size

03-02-13, 10:58 AM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The black text on a grey background is a little hard to read. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-02-13, 11:15 AM	#5
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	That better? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

03-02-13, 11:17 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Nice post. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-02-13, 11:19 AM	#7
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	It is about the only 'thanks' they get. Any soldier, not just Canadian. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

03-02-13, 11:08 AM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Paste it to Notepad first, should fix it.

03-02-13, 11:42 AM	#8
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The best of the best, eh? I once participated in a joint exercise with the Canadian military way up in Alberta and I have great respect for them. Even the females. Though they are a bit fugly. Loved that two weeks in the north. We were warmly greeted by a car load of Canucks who felt compelled to show us their back sides. What was up with that? The only problem we ran into was a Canuck unit in charge of laundry that took a fancy to our BDUs and failed to return a few articles. But, they fed us good and provided shelter that was more adequate than our own. To the army of Canada.... __________________ Tomorrow never comes

03-02-13, 07:50 PM	#11
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	The British Army usually goes to Suffield for live firing exercises. Locals call it 'the British block'. I forgot to mention, you got mooned. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

03-02-13, 11:50 AM	#12
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Good post Swamprat. The same can be said for soldiers every where. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

03-02-13, 11:55 AM	#13
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I saw the receptions your guys got when you all came back from WW2/Korea and Viet Nam. I was not impressed with the reception you got when you returned from VN. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

03-02-13, 12:54 PM	#14
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	This post just made my day. Most of my family has a military history and I won't be breaking that tradition. (Hopefully) American Veterans are treated like crap. It's sad. It makes me want to "Square Away" those people... Thank you for that post. I salute the Canadian Military and all other soldiers who put on the uniform to fight for their country. __________________