Remembrance Day

I am a US Army Cavalry officer who has been given the honor of serving as an exchange officer to the Canadian Army in Kingston Ontario. Last night I was given the honor of attending the Canadian Army's LFDTS (Land Forces Doctrine and Training System) regimental Remembrance Day Mess Dinner. The Mess dinner was held at the Fort Frontenac Officer's Mess. Fort Frontenac is a centuries old fort on the confluence between the end of  Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River. The evening started off with the informal hour of drinks and casual conversation. sharply at 1900 hours we were piped into the main dining room. Yes, I said piped. A bagpipe player dressed in full Scottish Highland regalia piped the group to the dinner table. The main dining room is an elegant rectangular room with beautiful murals of Canadian Forces fighting in different wars. The evening was a very solemn celebration of the brave Canadian military members who gave their lives in the defense of freedom. The meal was fantastic and in grand Canadian tradition the toasts were given to The Queen of England and to all Foreign Heads of State. When the toasts were done the Regimental marches were played and then the evening was over. It was an honor to have been able to attend and experience this event.
 I hope that everyone thinks of those who have given all for us, those who serve and protect us and for the wives who support us and keep the homefires burning while we are serving our nation! On a personal note to my wonderful wife Alisha, Thank You for your dedicated service as an Army wife who's support has never faltered and who's strength is far greater than I could ever have imagined! I love you!

Cheers,
Eric