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The Armour Archive has some nifty links every once in a while. This is one of them.
The Dutch have a monument erected to commemorate Canadian soldiers from WWI who defended them. Apparently one of the Canadian reserve regiments was participating in a memorial march in 2007. There was a 4 year old, standing along the parade route wearing a replica uniform of the Reserves. As the regiment passes, he salutes them. The troops perform an "Eyes Right". That's the command given to parade troops to honor foreign heads of state, Generals, and other extremely important dignitaries.
That is one hell of an honor for him and one hell of a class act by the Canadians. And, to be honest, it's making me a bit misty eyed.
The Dutch have a monument erected to commemorate Canadian soldiers from WWI who defended them. Apparently one of the Canadian reserve regiments was participating in a memorial march in 2007. There was a 4 year old, standing along the parade route wearing a replica uniform of the Reserves. As the regiment passes, he salutes them. The troops perform an "Eyes Right". That's the command given to parade troops to honor foreign heads of state, Generals, and other extremely important dignitaries.
That is one hell of an honor for him and one hell of a class act by the Canadians. And, to be honest, it's making me a bit misty eyed.