ninjasabby's blog: "general"

this week the police finally found the dead body of 8yr old tori stafford. she was kidnapped back in april and her killers sitting in jail right now awaiting trial. no an amber alert had been issued after she had been missing for over two days. now the amber alert was not isssued right after a child had been missing because according to the police she did not fit the criteria. now give me a break. how could a child still missing after 24hrs not fit the criteria for an amber alert. some people need their heads checked.  the case was even shown on americas most wanted. the one good thing that came out of this is the amber alert system in ontario is being revised and 8yr old tori can now rest in peace. but what about her killers should they be put in general population and not in their own private cells i think they should. child killer paul bernado gets his own cell his own tv and has every thing he wanted cause he is afraid of getting killed in general population. no offense but he deserves to die for what he did to 3 young girls one of whom was gymnasts. any child molesters and killers should be hung by their toes and shot. sorry i hate people that do that. they have no morals and no dignity. i know i am ranting right now but that just plain gets me going. i hope tori's killers get life in jail with no parole. and put in general population. and to all the other missing kids out there may you be found safe and sound

well everyone last night here locally we had a fake amber alert for a missing child. the mother sent a msg out on facebook and to the media regarding her child missing. well it turned out to be fake. now how can someone do that. the mother is now being charged. which i think she so rightly deserves. years ago there was a lady that made a 911 call claiming she was in a multi vehicle accident. so 911 sent out the fire department ems police and bandage 1 aka air ambulance, it turned out to be a fake call she was nailed with thousands of dollars, heck having an air ambulance show up is 1000bucks an hour ouch.now why do people do stupid things like that, when they are endangering the lives of other people that need the help for real. what runs through their minds. i just dont get it. me i have been doing first aid for a long time so i have seen alot of the accidents and stuff like that and its not a laughing matter. all they are doing is tying up the 911 lines and that is not cool. so give it some thought before you decide to pull a prank 911 call and think of the consequences your actions will have on the people that truly need them. and think too someday it may be you that needs the help

sabby

well everyone on friday we lost our 121st CDN soldier in afghanistan. why do we make a big deal of it up here everytime we lose someone is because we can and its because we care. when a soldier comes to CFB Trenton they travel along the stretch of the 401 which has been renamed the Highway of Heroes to the coronors building in Toronto. and along that stretch ordinary people line the bridges and roadway to pay their respect to the dead. and it is illegal to pass the convoy due to a heavy police escort along the whole route. right now there is a new memorial being painted by the past president of the kinsmen club of preston. the paintings are of every single soldier that has been killed in afghanistan and he will be doing the painting until they all come home in 2011. then after that a permanent memorial will be built to house the painting. that will be the biggest tribute that anyone has done ever. so to all the troops over in afghanistan you are in our hearts every day and you are making us proud for what you are doing over there keep up the great work guys. and to all the CDN soldiers already lost in action RIP and your sacrifice will not be forgotten

hey everyone just thought i would wish my fellow canadians a happy 142nd birthday. tomorrow its time to party have some good canadian beer and lots of food and fireworks. so everyone have a safe holiday. PLEASE DONT DRINK AND DRIVE CALL A CAB OR HAVE A FRIEND DRIVE BUT DONT BE STUPID

THANKS

SABBY

well everyone my year as part of the preston kinsmen executive is nearly over. one more exec meeting then i hand over the reigns to someone else. to me the year was full of learning, taking time out and doing alot of soul searching. this year the club had their 60th anniversary carnival which was a big success, we also celebrated Kin Canadas 45yrs of partnership with the Canadian cystic fibrosis foundation where year to date we have raised over 30 million dollars in helping to find a cure and we will not be stopping until the cure is found. in my own personal life i have been going through some up and downs. but i am getting stronger each and every day. i am glad i still have my job i could have lost it when they shut down the keypad department and moved it to our sister plant in hungary but i didnt and i am thankful for that in many ways that was one of my biggest worries. i am heading to niagara falls in august for a 4 day kin canada national convention it should be alot of fun. even though i am no longer part of the club executive i have taken on the role as the club awards chairman. and that is a big job for me., making sure that the club members earn their awards and also the club as well. i am glad to be back on fubar i miss alot of my friends on here and i am making new ones as well. and the biggest thing i can say that is going on is the painting that our club president is doing of every CDN soldier killed in afghanistan and he will be doing it till they come home in 2011. it will be the biggest memorial that anyone has seen. it will be travelling across canada on a 6 month tour and will be ending in ottawa for remembrance day which to me will be a special site to see. sorry about my rambling lol. and oh yes the next person that tells me i look sexy in a dress will get a lump of coal in their pillows lol. well night all and take care

A Canadian combat engineer, described as a great guy to be around, was killed in southern Afghanistan yesterday when one of two roadside bombs he was trying to defuse exploded.

Cpl. Martin Dube, 35, was the second Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan in a week.

The blast also killed an Afghan police officer and badly wounded an interpreter.

SAVED LIVES

In making the grim announcement at Kandahar Airfield, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said the "energetic" Dube was someone who believed in the Afghan mission and was eager to make a difference.

"The IED that Martin was dismantling could have killed an entire family, as it was deliberately aimed at passing traffic," Vance said.

"His actions, his sacrifice, saved the lives of innocents."

Vance praised Dube, who was from the 5e Regiment du Genie de Combat based at CFB Valcartier, as a professional who was always willing to help anyone in need -- one of the main reasons he deployed to Afghanistan.

The incident occurred shortly after noon in the Panjwaii district, 20 km southwest of Kandahar city.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement offering "deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Cpl. Dube."

"We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice for this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people. We are all saddened by this loss," Harper said.

Last Monday, Pte. Alexandre Peloquin was killed in the same district when he stepped on an explosive device.

Dube's death brings to 120 the total number of Canadian soldiers who have died during the Afghan mission since it began in 2002.

Nevertheless, Vance was adamant that grief over the deaths would not get in the way of the mission.

"The loss of a soldier is not an indication of failure, nor cause for hopelessness -- Martin Dube knew that, and so should you," Vance said.

"We are determined to succeed so that Afghan lives improve; but our enemies are equally determined to challenge and prevent Afghanistan from flourishing as the nation it so wants to be."

Dube is survived by his mother Marie-Paule, his father Roger, brother Vincent and girlfriend, Julie.

The soldier was a skilled perfectionist who took the time to better himself not only as a human being, but also as a soldier, Vance said.

Dube was also someone who enjoyed life, was good at making others laugh, and was "one of the best guys to be around."

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                      A TIME TO REMEMBER

Today we all paused for a moment of silence to remember those that have passed on before us in preserving our freedom that we enjoy today. Novenber 11, 1918 the day the Armitice was signed to end World War 1. What does Remembrance Day mean to me, it means a time to say thanks to the veterans that have died in fighting for the freedom of other people.  Have you ever had to stand at a cenotaph at attention for hours on end with no breaks while the cenotaph is being watched over. I have and let me tell you it was an experience that I will always remember, standing there in the cold. But it gave me time to reflect on the price paid for our freedom. And how much their sacrifices means to all of us. And how thankful I am for what they have done. Canadian, British, American, and Russian soldiers all fought in World Wars 1 and 2 to stop the occupation by German and Janpanese troops. It was during World War 1 that Canada fully became a nation when the men and women that were sent over to Europe pushed back the Germans when no other nation could. It was the courage in the trenches, in places like Vimy Ridge, Passchendale, Somme, Verdun, Normandy, Italy and many other places. When no one else could do it, they called in the Canadians who could. During World War 2, we fought in many great battles like the battle of the Atlantic, Hong Kong, Normandy, Sicily, Dieppe, and in freeing the Netherlands. 1.1 million Canadians served during the war, 45000 lost their lives and 54000 were wounded. in the end they made our nation proud as a whole. Canadians also fought in Korea, Gulf War, and now Afghanistan. Were they forced to go, no they went because they wanted to, because they felt the need to make a difference, they were truly Volunteers. Yes we have lost many troops, but we should never forget the sacrifice that was made. If it weren’t for Colonel John McCrae we would never be reading the poem In Flanders Fields that was penned while in Europe serving as a doctor with the Canadian forces during the First World War. As Kinsmen some of us don’t realize how much of an impact we had here at home during World War 2, or the fact that our founding father Corporal Hal Rogers served in World War 1 as a member of the 54^th Kootenay Battalion. He joined as the age of  17.He was wounded during the Battle of Amiens in 1918, where he came home having survived being gassed at Passhendale as well. Hal Rogers then formed the Kinsmen in 1920 after not being allowed into the Rotary Club. He formed the Kinsmen cause he missed the companionship of other people, where they can have fun, grow and help the community as well.. Well during World War 2 the Kinsmen and Kinettes across Canada Raised about 3 million dollars and sent 50 million quarts of milk to Britain, with the success of that Founder Hal was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Kinsmen from all walks of life also fought in WW2, they should be remembered as well, for the sacrifices they made, and today we now have Kinsmen and Kinettes that are serving in the Canadian forces here at home and abroad, you have not been forgotten. Over 100 soldiers have been killed in combat while serving in Afghanistan among those are 2 Kin kids. We WILL ALWAYS REMEBER. So as you can see we have a proud tradition of serving in times of need, and the fact that Kinsmen and Kinettes all worked together to help other people in times of need. SERVING THE COMMUNITYS GREATEST NEEDS, these words ring so true, and how they did serve the needs of people that needed it the most. To everyone let us  not forget where the history of Kin began, with a man that had a dream and a passion in helping others. To Founder Hal you will never be forgotten and you will always be in the hearts of every Kinsmen and Kinettes past and present.  To the Canadian Forces we thank you and pray for you from the bottom of our hears. We as Kin salute u with pride and thanks. Fellow Kin and Kinettes as i write this it gave me time to think back to the history of a Nation and the history of Kin, and how much it affects us each and every different way.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A period of relative calm for Canadian soldiers trying to bring stability to Afghanistan was shattered Monday when a makeshift bomb cut short the life of an infantryman on foot patrol in the treacherous Panjwaii district of Kandahar province.

Pte. Alexandre (Pelo) Peloquin, 20, of the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment, was based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier near Quebec City.

"Pelo, as named by his friends, was a strong man, remarkably fit and very courageous," said Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance, the senior commander of the Canadian Forces in Kandahar province, cradle of the Taliban insurgency.

"His family and friends should be very proud of him, and so should all Canadians, for he represented the very best of Canada."

No one else was hurt in the blast.

Peloquin is survived by his mother Monique.

The explosion occurred in the village of Nakhoney, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city in an area where insurgents have stepped up their attacks on Canadian forces in the region.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement expressing sorrow and offering condolences to Peloquin's family and friends.

"I join with Canadians who stand proudly with our men and women of the Canadian Forces as they courageously risk their lives every day to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan," Harper's statement said.

He added that "real, measurable progress has been made in Afghanistan, but much remains to be done."

Canadian soldiers have dubbed Nakhoney as one corner of Panjwaii's "Taliban triangle," a well-known hub of insurgent activity going back to 2006.

Some people there have been hostile to the international military presence, and it is believed to be a staging area and logistics hub for insurgent attacks in Kandahar city.

Peloquin had been serving as a member of the 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group, during a six-day operation to find and neutralize improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.

The group removed material for hundreds of IEDs, and 15 of the terror weapons were taken out of circulation on Monday, Vance said.

"The local population is extremely happy and wants us to continue," Vance said.

"Pte. Peloquin was part of a successful operation, and he contributed to that success today."

It was Canada's first death in Afghanistan since April 23, when 30-year-old Maj. Michelle Mendes, an intelligence officer based in Ottawa, was found dead in an accommodation room at Kandahar Airfield, the main base.

Canadian soldiers routinely leave the safety of their operating bases to walk city and village streets, searching for improvised explosive devices or stopping to talk to locals in an effort to bridge the vast divide between them.

It was during such a patrol that Peloquin was killed.

The death comes as Canada attempts to move away from a hard-edged combat role to a more supportive mission ahead of its scheduled military departure in 2011.

Peloquin's death brings to 119 the total number of Canadian soldiers who have died on the mission to Afghanistan since it began in 2002.

"This young man sacrificed his life for a greater cause; he believed in his role as a soldier and his dedication to the overall mission was truly outstanding," Vance said.

"Alexandre was proud to be a soldier. He will be missed."

INSENSITIVITY MAKES ARROGANCE UGLY

EMPATHY IS WHAT MAKES HUMILITY BEAUTIFUL

RENFORD REESE PH.D

this past weekend i was helping out with the music at the canadian national gymnastics championships in hamilton. it was alot of work for 4 days and tiring since they were long days.. there was alot of good competitors and only a few of them made the canadian team. but the one thing that stuck out the most was when they had 2 rhythmic gymnasts that were special olympians.. one was a 5 time gold medalist at the 2008 beijing olympics and the other one won 4 silver medals and a bronze at those games. now seeing them do a demonstration in front of everyone brought a smile to whoever watched them perform. now just because they have a special need doesnt mean they cant do something. they could probably do it as well as some of us could given the chance. and the training. so for me seeing them perform made me realize how lucky we all are and how special they really are in peoples eyes. we should not be judging them because they are different. we should be treating them like normal people. so to them i give them a big round of applause and a big cheer for everything they do in life and how they have a smile on their faces. to them there is no quitting. so thank you for trying. i think we should all learn a lesson from them

thanks