Today, on this solemn holiday, I wanted to remember those who have served in the military.
I want to be grateful for all our veterans.
I have two countries of veterans to be grateful for.
My adopted country, Canada, where I lived for most of my life, honors their veterans and the ones who gave their lives to make Canadians free, today. In the USA, we do the same thing.
Without our strong militaries, our countries would not enjoy the freedoms that we do today.
To the people serving in our military, thank you for giving up your rights to keep our freedoms secure. The sacrifices made by not only you but your families do not go unnoticed.
History is something many people long to forget. They think of the past as boring or unneeded. However, I say history needs to be first and foremost in our educational systems. We need to remind people of where we came from. It’s important that they know who fought to keep our countries free.
On this day, if you have a holiday, take a moment to remember those who served and are serving. Be grateful and thank a veteran when you see one today.
We have one veteran in our immediate family and one currently serving. Both our boys chose the Air Force. Thank you, sons, for choosing to serve!
In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scare heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders’ fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders’ fields.
