{"id":4282,"date":"2014-05-09T20:40:19","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T00:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ghostlysubstance.swgbex.com\/Blog\/?p=4282"},"modified":"2014-05-09T20:52:14","modified_gmt":"2014-05-10T00:52:14","slug":"ottawas-national-day-of-honour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=4282","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa’s National Day Of Honour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heyo! Went to downtown Ottawa to observe the National Day Of Honour to pay respect and to commemorate to those fallen in Afghanistan and to those returning from there. A nice big Canadian respect to the Canadian troops and to the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

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– Lovely Canadian emblems on each and every vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(All images taken with a Lumix GF1 – Pancake lens.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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I missed out on the main parade and event while only catching the display. I ended up arguing with myself about going or not to only end up doing so for the display side because I would have felt a great regret for not doing so with it near me. I knew of it the day or few ago. I had to observe and capture something on camera while I’m in Ottawa for those that aren’t while others are. I do feel guilty for not catching the planes flying over head and missing the parade, though happy that I took many images of the display.<\/p>\n

Do hope the images are enjoyable. Tried to keep them sharp, bright enough, and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

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– Related Links & Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Main Information of Displays:
\nhttp:\/\/www.app.forces.gc.ca\/ndoh-jndc\/displays.html<\/a><\/p>\n

– Guide to Day of Honour:
\nhttp:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/your-guide-to-day-of-honour-events-1.1813812<\/a><\/p>\n

– Day to commemorate mission in Afghanistan:
\nhttp:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/ottawa\/national-day-of-honour-commemorates-mission-in-afghanistan-1.2636376<\/a><\/p>\n

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Didn’t go with anything Anime with how startled and swiftly I left. Left so quickly that I even left my phone charging at home. Left both Vara & Renge at home to have a full Canadian experience on this day. I do feel a light regret or not bringing either when remembering others in other nations taking images on military vehicles.<\/p>\n

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– APCs and a Leopard tank all in a line in a convoy type line for people to enjoy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– With all the people it was a bit tricky to take images of the vehicles alone. Don’t mind taking images of the troops as this is for them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– Three artillery trucks making their way out of Parliament Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– An APC driver window being removed for people to sit in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– The Leopard tank appearing to be one of Ottawa’s favourite pick. A beautiful beast it be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– A Canadian Leopard tank hanging around in front of the Parliament building. Right in the center of the line-up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– The second main attraction to the whole display. Quite a lovely bird.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– Lovely bird with lovely blades. Loved how the blades reacted to the strong stormy winds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– People sure loved looking inside the Chinook. No matter what the minute or the hour the line was always lengthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– I had a nice chuckle (a visible smile on my face) when I saw this. Would be neat to have this at Comiccon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– Now if only the Ottawa River was large enough to allow this beauty of a ship to park somewhere nearby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– I’m pretty sure that this vehicle is a minesweeper, or a bomb sweeper. Both. Everything is awesome in person.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– The guy operating this little guy had way too much fun that I ended up chuckling a hell of a lot. Same with others. I even have videos of it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– I was surprised and amused how they even had ammo-less guns for display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– Was neat to look through these binoculars, just a bit difficult because you had to look through it precisely or see black.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– This beauty reminded me of the gun used in the Jormungand Anime. I know not the same, though similar in style or size. Still makes quite a loud bang even without ammo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– This little memorial was placed in front of the Parliament Building’s entrance. Right under the Peace Tower itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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– Less people at the 4 pm mark making it a bit easier to take images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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– Each APC appearing to have its own emblem. Do enjoy seeing what each one has.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Went in circles about three times to see if I could see specific vehicles and displays better. The rifles and guns section and the Chinook both being the most popular from the appearance of line-ups. Too bad I missed the flyby, though worth it from this display side.<\/p>\n

My respects to those that have fallen and served in Afghanistan. Thanks for the display as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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