Generally when we think of Remembrance Day we are remembering our veterans from the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War who sacrificed for us so we could have freedoms and live in peace. As we pause in our moment of remembrance let us not forget the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve our country during time of war, conflict, and peace.
I am a huge Amazing Race fan and this summer the Canadian version of the show had a moving episode called “Lest We Forget”. The episode took place in Normandy, France. I became emotional sitting on my couch as I watched the emotions and tears of the Canadian racers who visited the Canadian War Cemetery. As they visited the Cemetery the racers delivered the symbol of remembrance – a poppy – to a solider. The pit stop for the race was Juno Beach where the racers were greeted by Canadian War Veteran Jim Parks and host Jon Montgomery. Juno Beach is where almost a thousand Canadians were injured and 340 soldiers lost their lives as part of the Allied liberation of Europe on D-Day in June of 1944. It is a proud moment in our Canadian history.
We are fortunate in Canada that we live in a peaceful country far from the horrors of war. But this past October, we were initiated into experiencing what other countries have been through. Within a couple days the Cenotaph, our Parliament Building, and three of our military personnel were attacked in Ottawa and St. Jean-sur-Richelieu. Lest we Forget Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent who died in service in Canada.
Source:
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/a-day-of-remembrance
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