12 November 2011

"Eyes right!"


A small Belgian boy salutes Canadian troops attending a memorial service.  The command is a compliment typically paid to dignitaries. 

Via Reddit.  For information on the Canadian-Belgian connection and relationship, see this link.

7 comments:

  1. a progressive crankNovember 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    That was pretty sweet. Eager little chap, wasn't he?

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  2. CindyNovember 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting it. The Belgians have never forgotten the Canadian contribution to their liberation in both World Wars and it means a lot to us. There is a special bond illustrated here.

    Here is a link to our government's description of that relationship.

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  3. bunnitsNovember 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    As with Cindy, that one made me tear up. Thanks.

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  4. MinnesotastanNovember 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks, Cindy, for the link. I've added it to the post.

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  5. Cathy MNovember 12, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Add me to the tears in eyes group. That little boy was so patient and perfect in his salute. I loved the "eyes right" response from the troups. I'm sure he'll never forget that.

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  6. Brian KernNovember 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    It's exactly this kind of thing that makes me think that those of us who stand for liberty and peace can come together in strength to stop those who would take it - from any of us.

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  7. ShayNovember 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Someone went to the trouble to kit him out and teach him the bug stomp. Lovely gesture on both parts.

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