Keep The Home Fires Burning

 

Let your loved one know you care:   light a candle for those away from home,

 or send your partner  a virtual red rose bouquet.  Feel free to add a short message.  

    All candles and roses will stay online until your loved one returns home.   

 Please email me to leave your message  and request for either a candle or a rose.

 

For my fiancé MBDR DAVE VREUGDENHIL in Afghanistan.

 I'm so proud of you and your courage, I'm here for you always.

 Stay strong, be safe see you when you get home.

Love you forever and always Vanessa your brat  

 

For my husband CPL WADE WHITE :  

Our  3 kids miss him allot  and the new baby will be waiting to meet her daddy. 

We wish him all the love he needs to get  through this tour. L

I Thought of You Today

 

I thought of you today,

with everything the news did say.

I can't help but worry for you,

                                                                       but that's just what we at home do.

                                                                       I cry for families and what they lost

                                                                                               Trying to bring peace, at a huge cost.

We paced, shook, worried and cried,

it happens every time a soldier has died.

What do we say to those left behind?

Hug them and hold them and just be kind.

What do we tell our soldiers over there?

We wish this wasn't their cross to bear

A city is in mourning, the skies are grey

too many names announced today.

We will stand there in your place,

as they talk of God and grace.

We will bow our heads and pray,

and add your name to the words they say.

Stay safe my dear, and please take care

you're one in a million and very rare.

We'll welcome you home with a joyful tear,

but until then, we will live in fear.

We want no more days like today,

no more losses to explain away.

Safe at home you will soon be,

from the worry and fear we will be free.

Anonymous 3 Aug 2006

 

To all on board the HMCS Ottawa - our thoughts and prayers are with you  all 

 

Please come home safe James Northwood.  Thoughts and Prayers everyday.

 Karlee, Gabby, Nathan and Marshall send big kisses.   

To our brother-in-law/uncle, Derek, please come home safe.

 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 Love, Kelly, Mel and kids 

Derek, our son-in-law. We are very proud of you.  We miss you. 

You are in our thoughts and prayers.   So come home safely.  We love you. 

  Love Mom and Andy. Petewawa 

To my husband Tarek,  I can't wait to have you home again. Until then, be safe and know 

that you're loved and missed.    Love Rachel, Angelie, Chloe and Baby. 

For my husband, Derek in Afghanistan. 

We miss you and our love and prayers are always with you.   Love forever and always, Nikki and kids. 

 

As I watch you packing, I am filled with grief.
Letting you go is beyond my belief.

   There's peace in our home, but not in the world.
You are the white dove with your wings unfurled.

   You'll stand at the borders thinking always of us.
While you watch all the horror and all the fuss.

       But you're doing your duty - you're doing your best.
Until I can hold you I know I won't rest.

      I wish I could go there and stand beside you.
I'd try to stop war and I'd try something new.

     For if I had my way, if I had my choice,
I would fight for world peace using only my voice.

            ....Julie Doherty

Wayne: We are praying for your safe return home and thinking of you always. 

We love you and miss you very much.  We lit this candle for you to show our love.

  love Angela, Kevin and Starr

  To my husband Andrew and all troops serving overseas. 

 You are in our thoughts every moment of every day.   

We love you and pray for your quick and safe return. May God guide you

 and keep you.    Love Michelle and Janelle  

You're Gone

You're gone But that's okay
For in my heart You'll always stay
When our days Seem long and blue
We think of our love for it is true
I know one day you will return
Until that day Your touch I yearn
You're gone But that's okay
For in your heart I'll always stay

I Love you My Soldier

Copyright ©2003 Christina S Rogers

 

For Brian. May God keep you and all our troops in His care while we are apart. ~  Christine      

 

A Prayer for Our Canadian Troops

 

Father God, protect our troops Our favored sons and daughters

Keeping peace in foreign lands And sailing distant waters.

Here, beneath the northern sky From shore to glorious shore

We're praying for their safety As they face the threat of war

Grant them wisdom and courage For the perilous job they do

And in support of her troops Keep Canada strong and true

Guide and guard our forces, Lord Lead them - each step of the way

Bless and keep their families Bring them safely home to stay. 

Terri McPherson

 

For a great husband and dad who is serving overseas in Afghanistan. We love and miss you.

Stay safe and see you  when you get home.  

 Love Andrea, Cameron, Dustin Brandon and Matthew from Shilo 

Thoughts from Home

Wherever you wander, wherever you roam
Always remember you are missed back home
The names on this page represent just a few
Who wish you well and know God walks with you

To send separate messages, would take far too long
But all our hearts sing out a heart-felt song:

We are all proud, loyal and free
Because each one of you has chosen to be
Not home; snug, safe and secure
But doing your duty on far distant shores

Let the names on this page be a constant reminder
That our circle of love and support becomes wider
As Canadian troops are sought after everywhere
To help those less fortunate and in need of our care

To them we send our very best
While we put a 'hold' on our happiness
For our family is far from complete
Until all our loved ones are home,

 and the world is at peace

..... Dianne Collier

 

Please light a candle for me, to show how much I care about all our troops everywhere.

 Thanks.  Jack K Bennett, # 2 Mold Line Supervisor ,Windsor Casting Plant  

We wish all of you, those we know, those we do not, a safe tour...

"Fair winds and soft landings"  The Osmonds, Petawawa  

  I just want to say hi to all the guys and send my love and support.

 Stay safe and come home soon.     Sidonia P. 

For all of our troops who are away from home.  Please God keep them safe

 and bring them safely home to their family and friends.    Georgina Johnston 

 We feel so grateful for all the guys helping to bring peace to the world. 

 My dad died in WW2 I was 6 , so I know the sadness war brings. Thanks to all our troops.  

 God is with you all. Bob & Mary McNabb 

To all our soldiers good luck and return home safe!  I lost in-laws that were in WW II 

and my father was in the Canadian  Forces for 25 yrs.   Viv 

You Are My Soldier

You are my soldier So proud and so true
You honor thy country For that I love you
You are my soldier Behind you I stand
You volunteer your life I'm so proud of my man
You are my soldier Wherever you may be
When you're gone with your comrades I know you still think of me
You are my soldier Though times I get blue
Please know that I'll always be here waiting for you.

Copyright ©2003 Christina S Rogers

To all, may you remain safe to return to those whom  you love.  Thank you

 for your courage and pride in your country.  Barbara J. Stothart  

To all our troops serving in Afghanistan, both on land,  sea and air, we want you 

to know that our thoughts and  prayers are with you.  Godspeed.

 Dennis & Jessie Eason, Manuels, NF  

May you find comfort in knowing our thoughts and  prayers are with the women 

and men serving aboard Canadian ships and also with their families as they

 wait for them.  God bless you all.  

  Andrea Mascis, Pointe Claire, QC 

God bless all of you for your courage...and we will  always keep the  Home fires 

burning bright for you!  

 Debbie Underwood & Robert Balfour, St. Thomas, ON  

Take care and stay strong, you are needed now  more than ever. 

 Catherine Medernach