in remembrance and thanks.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada.
If you’re not from Canada, you can read more about it here.
On November 11, we take time to remember the sacrifice of those who came before us, and those who still live with the memory of that sacrifice today. We also think of those serving in our forces here and overseas, and give thanks for what they do every day.
We should do this more than once a year, without a doubt. I know I should, at least.
Every Remembrance Day we’ve been in this house, we’ve stayed at home to watch the planes flying salutes overhead, and spend our moment of silence (the traditional remembrance act) with that incredible reminder filling our eyes and ears.
I’ve also had the privilege of attending ceremonies in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria. There is nothing like standing alongside the people you are honouring to humble you, and make you realize the true price of the freedom we generally take for granted.
Thank you so much for all you did for us, and do for us.
We remember you.
November 11th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Veteran’s Day here in the states. I, too, am grateful for our freedoms and all that has been sacrificed by those who have served our country. May God bless them richly. May we all stand in honor of them today.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I can’t help but remember one who came before. I was named after a young soldier - my mother’s uncle - who died in battle some 60-plus years ago.
And those that serve today - regardless of how you feel about those in charge of the ongoing conflicts around the world - deserve our respect for putting themselves in harm’s way for your and my countries.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
That poem makes me cry every time. Thanks to those who have given all.
November 12th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I just got back from being in Canada all weekend, and I must say I was surprised how many youngish people were wearing poppies! I found it very refreshing!
I’m from Seattle and I feel that so many people have lost any sense of pride in my country and are so anti war that they have forgotten how many people have fought in wars… for what we all take for granted.