Monday, December 8, 2008

Our Flag in Afghanistan

Every once in a while, we get the honour of producing a flag for the Canadian Military. These brave soldiers are serving us in a way that most of us couldn't imagine. This photo is of Major Lawrence Hatfield (on left) and Captain Carlo Tittarelli on Guar mountain just outside of Kabul, Afghanistan. These brave young men are members of the Argyll/Sutherland HighlandersInfantry.

The Argyll/Sutherland Highlanders is a specific group of Infantry Reservists from the Hamilton, Ontario region. Infantry Soldiers are part of a trade unique in the profession of arms and have no equivalent within civilian occupations. Infantry are also referred to as "foot soldiers". They comprise the basis of the combat power of the army. Infantry soldiers must be proficient with weapons such as rifles, light machine guns, grenades and anti tank rocket launchers and must be well trained in tactics and fieldcraft.>

We remember those who have lost their lives keeping the peace and think of those who are currently in harm's way. Thank you from all of us at Flags Unlimited.