Army Boys love to sing

LazerLordz SG

Originally posted by Marco_Simone:
[b]Why the hell must the SAF apologise??? Why must we always pander to some bit-ch's rants?

Apologies for rude awakenings
Friday March 10, 2006
Letter from COL Benedict Lim
Director, Public Affairs
Ministry of Defence

I refer to Ms Tan Lay Yan's letter, "Awakened thrice at night by recruits' singing" (March 7).

We apologise for the disturbance caused to Ms Tan and other residents.

Route marches improve the fitness and cohesion of our soldiers. They are sometimes conducted at night to reduce the risk of heat injuries, especially for new soldiers.

During route marches, soldiers sing to boost morale and build cohesion.

Units have been advised to be considerate and minimise inconvenience to the public. The unit involved has been reminded.[/b]

Apology NOT needed. Rolling Eyes

fudgester SG

I'd rather that she apologizes to MINDEF for being insensitive to a bunch of recruits who are simply trying to keep their spirits up during a gruelling overnight route march. Rolling Eyes

Gordonator SG

ya. saw it last year. but they didn't give to my department leh. Confused

anyway, also didn't see much people wearing it, at least in my camp. Laughing

Kuali Baba SG

Unappreciative bint.

gd4u SG

Hence, if u dun mind, it doesn't matter ... ok, lame.

Cannot lar, later ppl think is simi lj funeral. tt time i listened to it in the comp lab, all my clsamtes ask "y u play funeral song" I hope when they graduate, they really die ...

lwflee SG

Now if we are going to sing, at least sing something with some vim and vigour!

http://musi.ca/refer/ssmarsch.MP3

SS marschiert in Feindesland
Und singt ein Teufelslied
Ein Schütze steht am Wolgastrand
Und leise summt er mit
Wir pfeifen auf Unten und Oben
Und uns kann die ganze Welt
Verfluchen oder auch loben,
Grad wie es jedem gefällt

Refrain:
Wo wir sind da geht's immer vorwärts
Und der Teufel, der lacht nur dazu
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
Wir kämpfen für Deutschland
Wir kämpfen für Hitler
Der Rote kommt niemals zur Ruh'

...

The lyrics aside, I really like the tune. Makes me want to..you know...go marching. Not really but you get what i mean.

Marco_Simone SG

If like that also can,I think I gonna write a complaint letter about RSAF jets disturbing my work... Rolling Eyes

fu-cking bi-tch

BrUtUs SG

probably the kind everything also complain and wants everything... if its a she, should put her in bmt...

BrUtUs SG

Laughing

Marco_Simone SG

a few months ago,got some retard complained about abusive language on t-shirts...

wuming78 SG

these people are prob too free... wonder if they complain about wedding ceremonies and funeral services on their void decks... oh i forgot! these free people live in condos and will never understand and experience such activities! no wonder singing recruits piss them off... Wink

LazerLordz SG

Wait till she has a son in the Army. Laughing Unless she never had any children to disturb her beauty sleep, in that case, she's either a young lady or a spinster.

The former should learn to be appreciative and have a more open mindset, the latter, just get a life yeah? Rolling Eyes

gd4u SG

I think very soon, she will complain abt the national anthem is played too loud in the sch, and it’s disturbong her sleep too. Now, how will MOE reply?

fudgester SG

The MOE will remind the school to make sure the students don't sing the national anthem too loudly. Laughing

Then eventually, people will complain that police car and ambulance sirens are too loud as well.

Then SPF and SCDF will remind their cops and paramedics to lower down the volume of the sirens. Rolling Eyes

I know all this sounds dumb, but hey, so was the apology to the lady.

gd4u SG

no need remind lar, in fact teachers are doing otherwise currently

LazerLordz SG

I hope she reflects on the sheer stupidity of her words. Cool

fudgester SG

I very much doubt that.

As Gordonator said, we're all busy flaming her, and she doesn't have a clue about it. Laughing

Manager433 SG

Someone pls post a forum in The Straits Times about this thread.

Mr. Green

LazerLordz SG

Next Sunday's webthreads. Laughing

lwflee SG

The analogy is not entirely accurate. Loud, audible sirens are neccessary to ensure prompt response time, prevent accidents and help save lives (coz when the gangsters hear the siren all run away! Smile ).

Singing when on a route march is not neccessary. Sure, it boosts morale, etc, but noone is going to die for want of a song. On balance, the inconvenience to hundreds of residents would clearly outweigh the inconvenience done to the marching soldiers. After all, they can sing on other legs of the march. They could also march elsewhere, away from residential areas. Woe be to the one who tells me there is no where else to march. That is utter and complete bollocks.

I also do not think the apology is dumb. Why -not- apologise? I was under the impression that you apologise not only when you've done wrong, but also when you've inconvenienced someone; it is only polite. In this case, there is no doubt that someone was inconvenienced.

The only problem i have with his reply is that he has not asked the public for understanding. He was on the defensive thoughout.

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