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Stroeders, Cobourg, Ontario — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:58:29 GMT

Quite simply put, "We are proud to be Canadian and proud of our Canadians." Our family stands each time a soldier comes home.

The Stroeder Family - Cobourg, Ontario

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Stephanie-Umbro, Maine — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:15:31 GMT

how beautiful! So glad you shared it with us, Kevin. I must work with homeless animals tomorrow morning, so no parades for me, but I do not take my freedom for granted, nor do I take those veterans for granted either - at least, I hope do I not. I salute you all, no matter what country you serve.

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Rob White, Stuttgart, Germany — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:01:11 GMT

As a retired U.S. Army soldier, I (we) sometimes forget the sacrifices of our allies, a nice story

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Ann Mellema, Naples, Florida — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:02:16 GMT

As a fellow Canadian, I thank-you NBC for showing others our Highway of Heros

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Frank Wagner, Manasota Key, FL — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:10:53 GMT

George Bush and Dick Cheney hide our fallen heroes on their return. Shame on them. When I returned from Viet Nam in January 1968 a day before the Tet offensice started, I had to hide the fact that I had been there at my governments insistence. It took years before anyone asked about my experience.

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Catharine Hosegrove St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:15:03 GMT

It warmed my heart to watch the segment on Highway of Heroes tonight on Nightly news with Brian Williams. It isn't often we see the recognition of Canadians on U.S. National television. Congratulations also on a wise choice for your new President. We closely watched the campaign & were pleased with the outcome as it will affect us also.

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Mike, Hays, Kansas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:15:08 GMT

Very classy and respectful.

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Michel Durand, easton, pa — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:15:56 GMT

Perhaps a minute of silence is more appropriate than a comment, then ask why isn't there a highway of heroes here.

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Genevieve Miller, Bedford, NH — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:23:52 GMT

I'm still choked up at the story I just saw on NBC Nightly News. What a wonderful way to honor the fallen soldiers and show sympathy with their families. I wish we had some way to do something similar in the US.

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C. Riordan Ottawa, Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:24:30 GMT

thanks for this. It's important for our American cousins know they are not alone in this war and we all need to remember the fallen.

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Linds Carter, Blind River,Ontario,Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:27:57 GMT

Thank you for the very moving coverage that you did on the NBC news program regarding the "Highway of Heroes" which is the stretch of Highway 401 in Ontario, along which fallen Canadian soldiers are driven when their bodies are brought back from Afghanistan.
My wife and I thought it was a very classy thing to report on your show as a Remembrance Day topic.

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Colin Wright, Ellisville, Missouri — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:29:11 GMT

I just saw this report on NN. I, too, was moved to tears.

My grandfather, my father and his brothers, my brother and I have all served in one branch of the US military or another (Signal Corps, Air National Guard, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard). At Veterans Day and Memorial Day, I'm reminded of our family's service, and am touched by the recognition of that service at work and church.

However, this story really touched me even beyond the poignancy of the upcoming Veterans Day. My father lost his fight with cancer just over six years ago, and was laid to rest in a small rural cemetery that sits inside a state forest atop a mountain in SE Tennessee. As the graveside ceremony took place, Taps began playing. A group of kids on ATVs stopped at the top of the mountain road surrounding the cemetery, switched off their engines, watching and waiting with respect as my father was lowered into the ground. That single, quiet exhibit of respect was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen.

The spontaneous gatherings on the Highway of Heroes reminded me of the respect my family felt in our time of sorrow, and I just felt like I had to share our story.

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Janet Held, Metamora, IL. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:30:29 GMT

I just saw the article on "The Highway of Heroes" amd the Remembrance Day in Canada. I wish to tell you of Spc. Pfc. Phillip Pannier of Washburn Il, who was killed in Irac on Jan. 8, 2008. He was my niece's fiance. I remember sadly but yet I honored him when they brought him home from Iraq. It was 17 degrees outside and I went out in my wheelchair and sat along side of the road outside of Snyder Village which is a nursing home and retirement center. I was joined by thousands of people that day who welcomed Phillip back home. Jenny's and Phil's family reported that the Patriot Motorcycle Group met them at the airport and rode ahead and behind the procession. They were met with firetrucks over overpasses with people standing with flags. They were accompanied through all adjoining towns from Peoria to Roanoke with escorts of police, fire trucks, and ambulances appoximately 25 miles where students from schools, business owners and workers, families, and other Veterans stood outside and held flags in his honor. Balloons were released at the place where Jennny worked when the procession went by in Memory of Phillip.. We were all holding flags side by side and one by one. One really noted the impact when a farmer, who was working his field across from the nursing home in Metamora, got down off his tractor and saluted Phillip. It was a sad and a very cold day, but pride and love was everywhere. I hear that this is happening across all of Central Illinois when our Heroes are coming home this way. It is also happening in our nation too. We will never forget and we will also honor our soldiers as Canada does. We will remember them always too.

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Susan, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:30:56 GMT

Thank you for this beautiful story. Perhaps in January our new president will allow photographs of the return of men and women killed in Iraq. They deserve the honor the Canadian's give.

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Marie Currie, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:41:12 GMT

I am 86 years old and a true Canadian flag waver. I am very proud of my fellow Canadians as they show their respect for our fallen heros by lining the bridges as they pass through our hometown of Cobourg, Ontario on Hwy. 401. It is from our pride for our Canadian soldiers to give them the respect that they deserve fighting for all our freedoms. The show of respect started with just a few people but has grown into something larger and stronger than anyone could have arranged. If the day comes that we do not have to be there, then it is a day when the soldiers have all come home safely.

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ted kubichek, cary, IL — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:44:11 GMT

a truly heart felt and good story. thank you for airing. at a time of so much sad news a good one comes through. again THANK YOU!

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Robert Robinson, Surfside Beach, SC — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:56:29 GMT

Excellent story of the Canadian public grass roots
movement honoring those fallen soldiers being
returned home from war.

It took me back to the summer of 1970, when a young
man from my Church back home was killed in the
Vietnam War in the service of the USA. While there
were no such public movements in the US at the
time, I do remember that our Church was jam packed
with mourners attending the funeral, the crowd in
attendance rivalled those at major holidays.

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Luke Higgins, Brentwood, TN — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:00:32 GMT

Thanks for the great story.

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marc newman, atlanta, GA — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:11:02 GMT

the current administration has fallen soldier flown to Andrews AFB outside of Washington, and then on to their cities of birth. Even though, the United States has much more casualties than Canada, it may take notice from our friends to the north, and learn to respect the fallen. Currently, it is just a number, of the servicepeople killed in war. It reminds myself of when I was 10 or 12 and the Vietnam war statistics were broadcast each night, they were also just a number

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jss, Twin Falls, Idaho — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:12:15 GMT

Brian,
Since King George Bush's regime will not let me honor fallen Americans - which include family, friends and relatives, would you Please tell me where in Canada these motorcades are traveling. I will go there. If I can not honor our fallen, at least I can honor theirs.
jss - disabled American Veteran of theVietnam Era.

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Alida Butler, Grant, MI 49327 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:20:43 GMT

What a wonderful message of respect, honor and heartfelt gratitude. I want the video on-line to share with others.

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Julia Cassford — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:42:49 GMT

This is wonderful. Ordinary people honoring our fallen soliders. We need a highway of heroes in the States. Maybe our next President will stop hiding our war dead.

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William Brahe, East Meadow, NY — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:18:38 GMT

Tonight's story on the NN about the "Highway of Heroes" was very moving. The people of Canada pay great tribute to their war dead. It's a shame that on the night before Veteran's Day with the US involved in two wars that we on this side of the border do not have a similiar recognition of our dead heroes.

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Colleen M. O'Marra, Toronto, Ontario — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:48:41 GMT

Hats off to NBC and Brian Williams for honouring ,at last, the high cost Canadian soldiers have paid for world peace. American reporters and American networks rarely, if ever, have spoken of our role in the battles of this century or the last. Thank you.

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jane wilson, manassas va 20109 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:16:22 GMT

Please reshow your touching video of the Highway of Heroes on your TV show and make it available on this website as well. It is one of the most moving tributes of our war heroes and their families that we have seen. Thank you.

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Linda McKellar, Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:19:27 GMT

Thank you NBC for showing this story to the American public and letting them know that Canadians are also giving their lives as we celebrate Remembrance Day in our nation tomorrow. (In memory of my father, a WW2 veteran of the 410 Mosquito Squadron RCAF).

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Mike Marrs, Youbou, B.C., Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:36:52 GMT

What a coincedence to stumble over this NBC storey this evening. We have a daughter in Atlanta who is married to a USAF Officer and another daughter married to a USN Officer in Virgina both of whom are in Irag. We consider ourselves blessed as our son who is a Canadian Reservist who just a couple of weeks ago returned home from a 9 month tour in Afghanistan. Tied to your storey, our daughter just emailed use a very moving media player tribute to our fallen Canadian Service Men and Women showing the pictures of those hereos and scenes as the Canadian Anthem played ... truly one cannot hold back tears awash with a feeling of loss, pride and gratitude that cannot be expressed. That tribute was apparently created as part of a birthday celebration for the US Marine Core and a desire to honour Canada's hereos with respect and gratitude. As the writer of the email stated, Canadian military members were present who stood through the tribute and the marines and others present rising as Oh Canada rose from the silence of the moment ..... "Thank you USMC" having this means more than can be expressed. I wish I knew how to email it to NBC and our CBC for it will impact all who see it, especially this Nov.11th. Let us not forget!

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JAMES ASCHENBRENNER,MORTON,IL — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:45:12 GMT

I only wish our citizens would have met our fallen young soldiers from the VietNam era with such dignity and love. The Canadian People can be very proud as Every One of the fallen soldiers should have His or Her last moment of gratitude and thanks for job well done.They are true HEROES.

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JAMES ASCHENBRENNER,MORTON,IL — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:46:48 GMT

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Neil — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:48:00 GMT

Your continued coverage of the Iraq and Afganistan wars are examples of the finest tradition in broadcast journalism. The Highway of Heroes segment tonight on a major American network was an unexpected but welcome shock for Canadian viewers. The sacrifices of some of our bravest and best young men and women were finally shown to an American audience and for that I am very grateful.
Anyone interested in learning more details about those Canadians who have sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan can go to
www.cbc.ca/news/background/afghanistan/casualties/list

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Philip Dain Powell Lavalette WV. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:19:34 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFfKEUg0a0 Check out my gift to our beloved Veterans. Thank You Philip Dain Powell

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Deborah Kuehnbaum, Litchfield Park, Arizona — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:36:15 GMT

Thank you for your Highway of Heroes story. We are Canadian snowbirds, and I most regret not being home on Remembrance Day to watch the ceremony from the war memorial in Ottawa, and silently weeping as In Flanders Fields is sung and The Last Post is played. I remember as a child going to watch my grandfather, a WWI veteran, march in the Remembrance Day parade. He would put on his blazer, his beret and his medals, and join all his Legion friends. He seldom talked to us about the war, but went to the Legion regularly, I think to be with people who knew what he knew. There is only 1 Canadian WWI veteran left. So I will proudly put on my poppy, and at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, I will stop for my minute of silence. Lest We Forget.

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Lorraine Beckman. Cobourg ON Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:19:55 GMT

I missed the news on this story but live it every day as i have a younger brother in afghanistan right now. I try and make it to the bridge close to my house for every soldiers trip home and remember them often. I will be standing next to others today as I remember all our brothers and sisters and pray for the safe return of all soldiers both Canadian and from other countries. Thank you for all the kind thoughts and prayers

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Karen Sonnefeld Columbia, S.C.. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:04:12 GMT

On Veterans Day, and the piece last night reminded me that I owe you a thank you for something you had on the show in March of 2007. You gave information about financial help available to veterans who had served during a war, and now need to be in a assisted living facility. This is truly a "well kept secret". It took me one year, and the help of a Ohio congressman, but I finally got this help for my dad who served during World Way II. He had been in assisted living for 7 years, and of course we could not claim anything for past years, but each month as I write a check for his care, I say a little prayer of thanksgiving! Doesn't pay the entire cost, but certainly helps me pay for the care that allowed him to celebrate his 100th birthday 9/13/08.

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Deborah, Cobourg, ON — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:05:27 GMT

As a resident of Cobourg, Ontario I am very proud that our little town Legion members were the ones that started this by respecting our soldiers and their families. I have attended almost all of the bridge ceremonies and they do not get any easier. To stand and show the families & friends that they are not alone is such a simple thing anyone can do. Some families even write letters to the local newspaper thanking those who were there.

I have been on bridges from anywhere from 1 hour up to 3 hrs.. standing and waiting. No one complains, no one leaves and everyone shares stories. When you see the purple flashing lights in the distance the bridge suddenly becomes silent and the only thing you can hear are tears flowing down peoples cheeks. Let me tell you.. your life if forever changed. A community coming together regardless of political agendas sharing one common thing. Respect and grief.

I just hope when we can finally bring all of our men and women home alive .. we can gather on the bridges and show our gratitude to them while they travel the Highway of Heroes in there army vehicles.

I don't think there would be anyone who would not be lining up on our bridges to witness that!

Thank you to all those men and women who served and who continue to serve.

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Jeanne and Lee Nelson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:08:27 GMT

Thank you so much for the Highway of Heroes piece that appeared on
NBC Evening News on Monday and the accompanying interview with the woman who lost her son in the war. It deserves to be run over and over again as a reminder of the sacrifices these men and women are making
every day.

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DEBBIE, hayden — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:41:19 GMT

I am starting to feel the pride in ourselves as a country. I wish I could be on one of thoses bridges to welcome home all who are over ther when they come back alive and well. And all is right in the world.
However my pride is swelling in my chest for all who have made this highway of hero's .Well done.

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Carol Morden, Trenton, Ontario — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:53:14 GMT

This part of the highway is not only referred to as the highway of heroes, but has been subtitled including many large and small signs as "the Highway of Heroes"
I have been priviledged to have seen two of these repatriations, and was amazed at the number of people attending. One was when three soilders were returning and the cortage of hursts and black stretch limosines was impresive and heartbreaking. however what got to me the most was that nearly every limosine transporting the families had at least one window down, with family members waving to the onlookers. One person held out a hand written message on what looked like a brown paper bag, saying "Thank you for your support".
My husband spent many years in the Canadian military, during peaceful years and our family is very thankful not to have been subjected to the uncertainty of war in a close environment.
We need to celebrate the lives of those lost in support of their country, not only on Remembrance Day, but every day.

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Joyce Harvey Colborne, Ontario. Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:49:02 GMT

As we stand on the overpass at Herley Road in Colborne, we thing of the families that have lost but given so much for our Country. Most of us have Husbands, Sons, Brothers, Uncles etc.And even though we are proud of our fallen soldiers as we stand and watch, it brings tears to most eyes of sadness for their families that they have left behind. Every day is Rememberence day for them. May God Bless All Of You, not just today but for ever. Amen

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Debbie Passno — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:31:56 GMT

I saw this story last night on NBC and was touched to the point of tears. My son is serving in the US Army and returned from Iraq in July. He will deploy again in the spring, most likely to Afghanistan. We appreciate the support of our allies and we are grateful for those who have served in the past and continue to do so today. Americans can learn a lesson from this simple gesture of courtesy and respect.

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W Rockel Billy Green School, Stoney Creek, ON Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:40:27 GMT

Where can I get a link to the video? It was shown on a Hamilton Ontario TV station this morning and I would like to show it to my class.

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Carol Vandervoort, Tweed, Ontario Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:59:36 GMT

I live in a small town called Tweed, Ontario, Canada. This past September we had the soldiers passing through from Petawawa, Ontario on their way to CFB Trenton, for deployment to Aphganistan. The soldiers stopped at Tim Hortons on their way through for a little break in the trip. They were greeted by school children from one of our three schools and many adults. Once they left there they drove through the town and again were greeted by students from the other two schools and more adults in front of our Legion. Many waving Canadian Flags. The soldiers got off the bus and greeted everyone. It was very moving for all involved. It was so nice for you to put this on the news so everyone could hear about what we here in Canada do to support our troops

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Dick Cook — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:03:49 GMT

What a moving story. My sincere thanks for your presentation. It's tough to compare it to what happens in this country with a flag draped coffin arrives in Dover. We certainly are missing something. We being the powers that be.
I would very much be advised when the next will take place so I can drive there to offer my sincerest sympathy, from the U.S. I have a son that was a Captain in Special Forces through three tours in Iraq. I want to show our Canadian neighbors that there are those that really care south of the border. Thanks again. I would like to email this to many friends. Is that possible?

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Gail Dias,Toronto,Canada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:33:23 GMT

I watched Nightly News with Brian Williams,the piece done about our Highway of Heroes reported by Kevin Tibbles was very touching,it made me proud to be a Canadian.The renaming of part of highway 401 was implemented very quickly with any opposition.
I feel saddened to know that the US solidiers are not given the same tribute,because it is shrouded when they return after sacrificing their life.

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Shirley — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:05:52 GMT

Thank you for your wonderful story on the Highway of Heros in Ontario. The repartiation ceremony is extremely moving as we welcome our fallen home to Canada. In the west the same grassroots movement has grown as well, whereby the street from the Airport south of Edmonton to the Base north of Edmonton is lined by citizens and Fire trucks, police and ambulances to welcome home our Soldiers who return after serving in Afganistan. There is no politics, just pride and thank you for telling our truly Canadian story.

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Carl Williams, Sacramento, CA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:34:51 GMT

While you may not see them, Americans join those grateful Canadians on those overpasses in honoring Canada's lost heros. While Canada and the US often disagree on unimportant matters, they stand together in the fight against extremism. For that we Americans thank all Canadians for their disproportionate sacrafice.

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John McAuley. Prescott Ontario — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:13:16 GMT

Hi: I am so sorry that I missed the story that you did about our Highway of Heroes. Is the story available on the intenet so I can watch it.
Many thanks NBC for doing the story.

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Shawn Fortin, Comox British Columbia — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:29:38 GMT

What a heart touching story by Kevin Tibbles and it made me very proud to be a Canadian. I can't help but feel sadness that my American family and friends are muted by your government and public displays of loss and affection such as this are frowned upon. I wish all my American friends and family a thoughtful memorial day and I hope that one day you may all have the freedom to publicly morn and console one another the other 364 days a year.

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Katherine Howard — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT

We as Canadians are proud of the young men and women who fight for peace. They offer many a great gift, by laying down their lives for us and others. ALL should be remembered for this great sacrifice and we should also be there for the families who mourn for their lost and loved ones. We are to help lighten the burdens of our fellowmen. God Bless All who fight for Peace. Remember they are the Brave. They chose to be of service to our countries, I choose to Remember Them. It truly is a wonderous sight to witness and be a part of, and tears flow on the bridges and in the cars and their great service is appreciated by all.

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Katherine Howard, Cobourg, ON, Canada — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:08:11 GMT

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Greg Jordison, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:41:53 GMT

As a Canadian who has a son in the military I am very proud of my fellow Canadians who show this respect to our fallen soldiers. I know I would do the same for any of their sons or daughters if I had the chance.

Here is a link to a copy of the video for those who missed it:

http://www.snackfeed.com/videos/detail/f3563a54-00dc-102c-a525-00304897c9c6/A-hard-road--The-Highway-of-Heroes?_s=s

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N Abraham, Cobourg, Ontario Canada — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:18:16 GMT

One of the overpasses of the 401 "Highway of Heros" is right around the corner from my home. Cars are lined along the bridge and highway pass my home. It is an honour and a privileged to live in this great free country we called Canada.

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Beth R, Nashua NH — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:27:52 GMT

Thank you Greg from Moose Jaw. I've been trying to find a link to this video since seeing it 3 days ago. Every American needs to see this and wonder why we are never shown our hereos returning, why we aren't encouraged to honor them....why the images are hidden from us

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Brian Lee Hunt Lafayette IN. 47905 — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:27:49 GMT

I believe this gestue of pride and sentiment echoes to the character of the Kanuks. We have been overseas with Canadians and have visited Canada several times and have found this to be true to heart in almost100% of people of your great nation. There is no room for [olitics involved in this gedture of solidarity for the fallen in the pursuit of Freedom.
Brian Lee Hunt
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Robert Smith, Mississauga, ON Retired Canadian Forces — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:45:42 GMT

Great story by Kevin.
Americans should know that during the 1985 Gander Newfoundland Arrow Air Crash in which 250 plus American soldiers and aircrew were killed, we treated your loved ones like they were family.
In situtaions involving American/Canadian soldiers we're all the same. Maybe the world can learn a lesson from theses unfortunate incidents.

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J kearns ontario canada — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:27:59 GMT

you can see this video on youtube type in highway of heros to get it, for all you Americans the path of the motorcade is from Trenton to Toronto Ontario. I have stood on the bridge many times and some days it is not the best weather to be standing on a cold brige but no one compains, the last time it was so cold everyone around me was having the cold shakes but not one person left i was move to tears never have I been so proud of them or of our soldiers,I will be there until the last one comes home

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Sheila, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:07:05 GMT

God bless all service men and women...I am so pleased with all the videos of the highway of heroes.
I am a daughter, granddaughter and niece of WWII heroes.
As a young girl, I hoped that this would never happen again. It is happening again.
Now my hope is that it ends soon and everyone returns to their family safe and sound.
Please end this war.....

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Ashleigh, Toronto, Ontario — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:31:19 GMT

I know this is a little late.. But I just stumbled upon it!
I am a wife of a Canadian Forces soldier who is currently serving in Afganastan. I have been to every repatration since 2005; it is not just moving, it is an honour to be able to show my respect and condolences to the families of our fallen.. no matter the weather or time of day the bridges have never been so full as they have been since the portion of hwy from Trenton, Ont to downtown Toronto was officially renamed to Highway of Heros!
Thank you for sharing this with out American people. I am very sorry that such gestures can not occur there... I wish you all the best with your new president!

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Greg Yarker, London, Ontario, Canada — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:57:12 GMT

Thank You for this piece! It continues to Honour our Heroes in the same way that the Highway does on a daily basis!

I have traveled that stretch of highway many times, thankfully on days when we were not bringing home our Heroes. But as the signs along the Highway change from reading 401 to stating Highway of Heroes, I fight back the tears each and every time and give thanks for the sacrifice each Brave Man and Woman has made, regardless of their nationality!

Blessings and Peace!

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Bill Elliot, San Diego, California — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:32:30 GMT

I live in San Diego but have proudly have a Maple Leaf tatoo on my shoulder and I'm not embarassed to show it. The Highway of Heroes is one example why!

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Wayne Schoenhals Garden Bay BC Canada — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:45:48 GMT

In reguards to The Highway of Heroes "If you don`t back up our troops please feel free to stand in front of them." Quoted from Dave,Camp Borden,Ontario Canada In my opinion that sums it up for all Nato troops as they too deserve the same respect that we Canadians have shown to our fallen. Wayne Schoenhals

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george D Ryan, Blyth, Northumberland, UK — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:07:59 GMT

The British Political Establishment do not support the renaming of a highway to honour their fallen armed service personal.
Look at my petition on "petitions.number10.gov.uk". A petition supported by my colleagues on the 1 Para Reunion Forum.
I am trying to have a lasting memorial to our fallen, but the system is against me.

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George D Ryan, Blyth, Northumberland, UK — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:08:58 GMT

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Michael Devolin, Tweed, Ontario, Canada — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:10:37 GMT

Thankyou, NBC, for remembering Canada's heroes. Thankyou, also, US Armed Forces, for your sacrifice and bravery. What a great neighbour!

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Marven Whidden — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:55:12 GMT

With Remembrance day approaching, the grim reminder of war rolls through my hometown of Bowmanville again. Tomorrow, Sapper Steven Marshall, will travel the Highway of Heroes. The Canadian soldier was killed in Afghanistan less than a week into his mission. The bridges between Trenton AFB and Toronto will once again overflow with patriotic Canadians paying their final respects to this soldier. From babies in their mothers arms, to veterans who have witnessed this pain far to often, Sapper Marshall will officially become Canada's 133 hero since this mission began in 2002.

Some things in life make you proud to be a Canadian more than others. Witnessing Paul Hendersons winning goal in 1972, or fishing in a stream far away from the burdens of every day life, we each have our moments that define this country. For me, nothing makes me prouder to be a Canadian than seeing the people take the time out of their day to fill these bridges. This image will warm the coldest of hearts, it will tug on your heart-strings you didn't know exsisted. I have attended these tributes and drove through them. I remember looking over and seeing the trucker with a tear rolling down his eye. I remember the war veterans saluting another young soldier who answered the call for their country.

I remember being on a cruise last year talking to an American about this. At the time, I wasn't aware that in the USA, media could not publish photos of the American war dead returning home. After telling my new friend about what we do up here, I remember seeing the hair on his arm stand up. I remember hearing the horns honking along this route, not out of road rage, but to thank those standing on the bridge for paying respect for those of us that could not be there.

I will always remember the Canadian flags waiving, the cheering, the tears, the sorrow and the pain of those who came to say goodbye to a soldier they never knew. I remember watching the drivers stand outside their vehicles and applauded these brave young soldiers, even though they were being blocked on the on-ramps to the highway. You always hope the latest tribute will be the last, but this is war, and I remember.

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S. Gauthier, Alberta — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:09:54 GMT

I missed this newscast the first time around - thank you to NBC for sharing our nation's heartfelt and entirely spontaneous tribute to our Fallen with your viewers.

Sapper Steven Marshall, spoken of in the previous post was buried yesterday in Calgary, poignantly only one day before we mark Remembrance Day here in Canada. He, along with all of our fallen men and women was remembered and thanked at ceremonies all over the country.

It is to be hoped that no more brave young people will return home in caskets - in either of our nations - but I fear that's a hope that's unlikely to be fulfilled for a long while.