Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day is a holiday that has lost most of its meaning over the past few years. We have less and less veterans from WWII, and less people are taking the time out of their busy lives to remember. What we don't realize is the war isn't over yet. WWI and WWII are things of the past, but we still have military personnel who continue to fight for our freedom. Afghanistan has killed many of our countrymen, and harmed many more (physically and emotionally). 

I remember being younger and laying a wreath for my Great Grandfather, who I knew for only a few short years before he died. I loved that, but then when I got a little older and my Great Grandmother passed away we stopped, and by that point I had become "too old" to attend the services. I would complain it was too cold, or too rainy (because I fail to remember a Remembrance Day where it wasn't one or the other). I realize now the day wasn't about me. It wasn't about a day off school, it shouldn't matter what the weather was. It is a day about those who served our country, a military, as firefighters, as police officers and so on. It is a day to celebrate our freedom which we owe to the work of these men and women, whether they are alive today, or have died. It is a time to pray nothing like that ever happens again, and a time to reflect. 

I'm about to head to the Fredericton service, but if for some reason you aren't able to make it to a service today, take a look at this video I heard a few years ago by a Newfoundland artist and pay your respects in some way this year. It's only a few minutes, just think of all the time you've spent on the computer, surfing the internet, or watching TV today. Even if you are super busy, a few minutes won't ruin your whole day. Remember today, and every other. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo&list=RD2kX_3y3u5Uo

Until next time, 

Britt