That tribute really puts a lump in my throat. My father was old when I was born (53) and he had served in WWI as a medic. He never talked about the war ever and asked to not have a military funeral. He said he didn't want them firing guns over his head. I did a little tribute to him and other family members on my blog today, too. xo Diana
@ Mike -- No, I didn't take these photos -- they're all from the internet. The soldier in front is wearing a tan beret, which indicates he is a member of Special Ops.
We must do all we can to preserve, strengthen and protect our democracies so that these men and women we honour on Remembrance Day did not die or suffer all their lives in vain. Lest we forget.
Vets are always on my mind. I'm the daughter and sister of vets, and I was the wife, daughter-in-law, and more recently the girlfriend of vets. I'm grateful that all of these people survived their wartime service.
The WWI and WWII dates reminded me that Canada at the time still had some kind of connection to the British Empire. It fought in both wars a few years longer than the United States.
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful cenotaph in Ottawa! Thank you for sharing! Lest we forget.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to those who WE owe so much to.
ReplyDeleteThat tribute really puts a lump in my throat. My father was old when I was born (53) and he had served in WWI as a medic. He never talked about the war ever and asked to not have a military funeral. He said he didn't want them firing guns over his head. I did a little tribute to him and other family members on my blog today, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLovely remembrance.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeletePerfect! My vet hubby says "Thank you!" Hugs ~
ReplyDeleteDid you take the pictures? The soldier in front doesn't look like he has anything on his head. Odd.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
ReplyDelete-Quinley
"We will remember them." Always.
ReplyDelete@ Mike -- No, I didn't take these photos -- they're all from the internet. The soldier in front is wearing a tan beret, which indicates he is a member of Special Ops.
ReplyDeleteWe must do all we can to preserve, strengthen and protect our democracies so that these men and women we honour on Remembrance Day did not die or suffer all their lives in vain. Lest we forget.
ReplyDeleteVets are always on my mind. I'm the daughter and sister of vets, and I was the wife, daughter-in-law, and more recently the girlfriend of vets. I'm grateful that all of these people survived their wartime service.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
A fantastic post. The words are so fitting the day
ReplyDeleteHaven't blogged about it, shame on me. Not yet anyway.
ReplyDeleteLovely statue.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Too many wars. Mine go back to the Revolutionary War, then to the Civil War and every one thereafter. Too many wars.
ReplyDeleteinteresting to see the Canadian view. I believe in all the recent conflicts the US and Canada have fought side-by-side.
ReplyDeleteThe WWI and WWII dates reminded me that Canada at the time still had some kind of connection to the British Empire. It fought in both wars a few years longer than the United States.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute.
Happy Remembrance day
ReplyDeleteI've had relatives who fought in the Canadian military and in a few cases, made the ultimate sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteGratitude and Amen.
I hope we never forget their sacrifices so we could have a better life.
ReplyDeleteThey are all heroes in my eyes.
Thanks for the post Debra.
Love
Peggy xxx
A beautiful tribute and reminder to honor the valour of the past.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever seen that last photo; I learned something.
ReplyDeleteA moving poem. Indeed, we must not forget, that reality is all too near.
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Heatwarming tribute dear Debra!
ReplyDeleteWishing and hopping for politics and war free planet my friend
lovely....
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute, Debra! A regret of mine is that I didn't serve in the forces like so many before me.
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