Lest we Forget
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day — the only day of the year that every single person in Canada, no matter their race, religion, or age, should stop what they're doing at 11 a.m. and honour those who have died for our freedom.
There are plenty of opportunities in Northumberland County to attend remembrance ceremonies at local cenotaphs, and I hope as many people make it out to one as possible.
A few years back I wrote a column for my former employer The Kincardine News, and since I still believe every word of that column, so I point to it here.
So tomorrow at 11 a.m., take the time, wherever you are, to be silent and pay your respects to the people who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country — a country we all too often take for granted.
Veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, NATO missions, peacekeepers, and those in Afghanistan every day since 2001 deserve to be recognized for their bravery.
That '05 column will never get stale Dwight. A fine tribute to those who gave us what we have today, our freedom.
Posted by: Larry | November 13, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I remember many years ago that November 11th was a national holiday in Canada.
The intent of course,was to pay tribute to the fallen/serving members of the armed forces of past/present wars through attendance at ceremonies and church services,and to observe the 2 minute silence at 11AM.
It was not intended as a day off to sleep in and just take the day off.
As I have just returned to Canada after many years away,I am puzzled as to why it is still not a national day of remembrance and pride.
Particularly with Canada's involvement in Afghanistan and the overall world wide terrorism danger,there should be more awareness and involvement about the role that the armed forces played /play in today's world.
It is 90 years since the end of the Great War "to end all wars".
Our children and grandchildren need to be educated as to the sacrifices of past generations that enable us to enjoy the freedoms we take today for granted.
The US has its Veteran's Day and it is a national holiday,why not we?
Posted by: Bill Thompson | November 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM