I just finished watching the televised Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. Prince Charles and Camilla were there, even. When Charles exited the car, he was wearing a Canadian green uniform for the occasion (he is the Colonel in Chief of many units, and as such is allowed to). More interesting, though, was when newscaster Peter Mansbridge mentioned that Charles saluted with the "sloped Canadian salute" rather than the "flat British salute" in terms of his hand.
I didn't know there was such a distinction, and as such the completist in me wanted to know a little more about it - off to Google.
Instead, I found an interesting little video of a little boy in Belgium.
Canada was the commanding force during the Liberation of Belgium in 1944, particularly during the Battle of the Scheldt. As such, Canada has a bit of distinction during Belgian memorial ceremonies.
This year, a little Belgian boy awaited the Canadian troops taking part in the service . . . and the Canadians repaid him in full:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=622_1236062375
In case anyone has felt me to be a little too heavy with my stories these past few days. Just a reminder that remembrance can also bring a smile to our faces.
