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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
- Charles M. Province
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July 1
1867: The Provinces of Canada united under British North America Act
1901: Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians): Preservance
1903: The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps is authorized
1903: The regular component of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers is authorized: Ubique (Everywhere)
1916: BEAUMONT HAMEL
1916: SOMME, 1916, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 18 Nov 16)
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