I am the grandson of a Canadian hero

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 3:08 pm

OK, a great great grandson. But who counts when talking of men who laid down his life while standing on guard for thee.

It turns out my great, great grandfather, one Theodore Smith of Hamilton was a fireman who died in the line of duty. Of course before bravely sacrificing his life for the people of Canada, he first made sure to sire my great grandmother, Mary Smith, who eventually named my grandfather Theodore Smith .....

You didn't think I'd give the info whores that much to work with? ;)

Anyway, should any of my Canadian brothers from another mother feel like paying their respects, his name can be found on the Ontario Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Toronto and at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial recently dedicated in Ottawa.

http://www.cfff.ca/EN/the-memorial/memo ... arded.html

http://www.cfff.ca/EN/fallen/detail/?id=368

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 3:50 pm

My great great grandfather was the Archbishop of Canterbury... a rather notable one at that.
Suck it.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:21 pm

yeah, well my great grandfather was a farmer from Arkansas....
scoreboard....

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:57 pm

Dinsdale wrote:My great great grandfather was the Archbishop of Canterbury... a rather notable one at that.
Suck it.

Oh, you have a preacher in your family tree? How quaint.

I have Cotton, Increase and Richard Mather in mine.

But seriously, this thread is for sons of CANADIAN heroes.

:bode:

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:11 pm

This thread is more appropriate for IGLOO SPIN ZONE.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:08 pm

BSmack wrote:But seriously, this thread is for sons of CANADIAN heroes.

Actually Bri, as you know, threads go where they go, just like rivers.

At any rate, MY great, great uncle worked with Henry Ford and made a shit load of money in oil and left a third of it to my father, who in turn, left it to me.

Now THAT is scoreboard.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:34 pm

My pops isn't finished with my inheritance.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:15 pm

BSmack wrote:...Hamilton...

Has anyone here ever been to Hamilton?

Trust me. Being roasted alive in a horrific fiery inferno is a sweet release compared to spending even one day in "The Hammer".

BTW...RACK your great-grandpa, Bri....

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:41 pm

Marty,

I was planning to visit Hamilton to do some research on my Canadian roots. Should I bring protective gear? Is it worse than Newark, New Jersey?

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:02 pm

BSmack wrote:Is it worse than Newark, New Jersey?

Hamilton is our Cleveland.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:03 pm

Isn't Hamilton where the prison is? I have a friend who has a few stories from Hamilton.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:05 pm

Wonder how many others have Canadian roots? I'm married to a Canadian gal (now a US citizen) and also my maternal Grandmother was a Canadian. No heroes as such that I know of. One of my Grandmother's brothers was killed in a gas attack in WWI. KIA is close enough I guess.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:05 pm

But seriously, I have a lot of fond memories of weekends at my aunt's place (Hamilton-Mountain) when I was a kid.
My cousins still live there, but I haven't visited in a while.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:06 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote:Isn't Hamilton where the prison is?

You're thinking about Kingston...

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:57 pm

Jamaica is part of Canadia?

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:22 pm

BSmack wrote:
I was planning to visit Hamilton to do some research on my Canadian roots. Should I bring protective gear?

Only if you pimp shit like that ^, bizarre uniform fetishes don't extend north of the border. For the most part they're wankers who steal construction jobs when not erecting monuments to themselves in their off-hours.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:34 pm

Dr_Phibes wrote:bizarre uniform fetishes don't extend north of the border.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:19 pm

I'm not ranking that.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:28 pm

It's like they can't decide if they're Buckeye or Michigan fans.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:09 pm

MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:It's like they can't decide if they're Buckeye or Michigan fans.

Either or, they're losers.

Somewhat related clip, best part starts at 0:45:

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:06 am

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:
BSmack wrote:Is it worse than Newark, New Jersey?
Hamilton is our Cleveland.

Oh dear. Maybe I'll research the Bahamian branch of the tree.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:45 am

MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:
Dr_Phibes wrote:bizarre uniform fetishes don't extend north of the border.

You've found the uniform but not the fetish. Spot the difference. Professional brawl-breaker-uppers in Nunavut don't inspire idolatry or melodrama.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:37 pm

BSmack wrote:OK, a great great grandson. But who counts when talking of men who laid down his life while standing on guard for thee.

It turns out my great, great grandfather, one Theodore Smith of Hamilton was a fireman who died in the line of duty.

Should have put down the bag of Cheetos and picked up the hose.

Terry in Crapchester · Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:39 am

Never been to Hamilton but have driven by it many, many times on the QEW. From what you can see from the road, it doesn't look like a place I'd wish to spend any time.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:15 pm

Dr_Phibes wrote:
MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:
Dr_Phibes wrote:bizarre uniform fetishes don't extend north of the border.

You've found the uniform but not the fetish. Spot the difference. Professional brawl-breaker-uppers in Nunavut don't inspire idolatry or melodrama.

They do inspire a fair amount of marketing.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:27 pm

I'll save a turkey drumstick for you, my partially-Canadian bruthah.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, everybody!

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:31 pm

Terry in Crapchester wrote:QEW

For all you Yanks, the QEW, or Queen Elizabeth Way is the major corridor linking Toronto with Niagara Falls...and your escape route to freedom when you crawl under the wire and decide to go live in a civilised country.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:33 pm

I will give Google Map direction for passage from Kansas City to Toronto upon request.

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:39 pm

1) Did you have to pass some test to become Jewish?

2) Did you have a belated Bar Mitzvah?

3) Is your foreskin sliced?

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:14 pm

poptart wrote:1) Did you have to pass some test to become Jewish?

No. I was born Jewish. It was only revealed to me recently, as my mom concealed her Hebrew-ness for the sake of her dear son, against all who would do him harm.

poptart wrote:2) Did you have a belated Bar Mitzvah?

Yes. We had cake and pony rides...and a bouncy castle.

poptart wrote:3) Is your foreskin sliced?

That information is strictly for me, Yahweh and Lady X...

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:14 pm

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:I will give Google Map direction for passage from Kansas City to Toronto upon request.

Well, I'll be driving to Madison and then Green Bay for the Thanksgiving weekend to see some family. That's as close as I'll get.

Moby Dick · Post by **Moby Dick** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:19 pm

dated a cunt bitch from hamilton once...greek orthodox whoor.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:36 pm

KC Scott wrote:
I'd offer to buy you a beer again on my next visit but I already know the answer

Don't even go there, Scottie...

:|

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:33 am

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:
KC Scott wrote:
I'd offer to buy you a beer again on my next visit but I already know the answer

Don't even go there, Scottie...

:|

I think he and Pedo in Seattle could make life adjustments and end up being a good team.

Blitzkrieg · Post by **Blitzkrieg** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:57 am

BSmack wrote:Canadian

WGAFFRAC?

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:49 pm

War Wagon wrote:
Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:I will give Google Map direction for passage from Kansas City to Toronto upon request.
Well, I'll be driving to Madison and then Green Bay for the Thanksgiving weekend to see some family. That's as close as I'll get.

Damn. We're heading out of town that week. Could have been your chance to buy me a beer or three.

You've got family in Wisconsin? There goes the fucking neighborhood.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:37 am

Goober McTuber wrote: Damn. We're heading out of town that week. Could have been your chance to buy me a beer or three.

I probably would, too.

You've got family in Wisconsin?

My eldest brother lives in GB, where his wife originally hales from. They lived in Memphis for awhile.

My eldest sister recently moved back to Madison from Tulsa after retiring. She lived there for quite a bit, thru 2 failed marriages. I went there in like 1975 to visit and saw the first Star Wars movie at some mall while also buying my first Led Zep album, IV. I was 13 at the time. Went back about 13 years later for her 2nd wedding, a mixed Catholic/Quaker clusterfuck. She sure could pick 'em. Next to my mom, the nicest lady I've ever known.

There goes the fucking neighborhood.

Don't sweat it, they're nothing like me other than the last name. My whole family are liberal, scholastic types. Hope my brother and I can find time for a game or two of chess. He's quite good, one of the best I've ever faced off against.

Derron · Post by **Derron** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:46 am

War Wagon wrote: Went back about 13 years later for her 2nd wedding, a mixed Catholic/Quaker clusterfuck. She sure could pick 'em. Next to my mom, the nicest lady I've ever known.

Well this goes a long ways to explaining how you turned out. Why have you been holding this back all these years ?? Shocking the apple did not fall far.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:50 am

War Wagon wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote: Damn. We're heading out of town that week. Could have been your chance to buy me a beer or three.
I probably would, too.
.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:29 am

Derron wrote:
War Wagon wrote: Went back about 13 years later for her 2nd wedding, a mixed Catholic/Quaker clusterfuck. She sure could pick 'em. Next to my mom, the nicest lady I've ever known.

Well this goes a long ways to explaining how you turned out. Why have you been holding this back all these years ?? Shocking the apple did not fall far.

I have no idea what this means so I'll tell a story about that wedding instead of lashing out...

During the Quaker part of the service they had this "5 minutes of silence" portion. Catholics are anything but silent. My brothers and I, seated in the same pew, started looking at each other about halfway thru and started laughing our fucking asses off, unable to contain ourselves. This didn't go over well with the Quaker half of the assemblage but we didn't care... until our mother turned around from the front row and gave us a look that could kill. We shaddup right quick then, but the damage was done.