Cenotaphs across our great nation will be honouring those brave men and soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919 and was originally called Armistice Day. When I was in public school I recall this being a holiday.
This time of year it is time to reflect upon the ultimate sacrifice of 110,000 Canadians who valiantly served our country in WWI and WWII, the Korean War and now Afghanistan.
Being a baby boomer I never lived through the first or second world wars or even the Korean war. I can tell you the Afghanistan War ( make no mistake it is a war ) does hit home. Watching the news clips of our young soldiers being returned in coffins and taking the Highway of Heroes road does hit home. The images are real not fiction.
Remembrance Day purposely keeps alive the memory of those who have served to protect our freedom of Canada. It is through their achievements and sacrifices that have contributed to the development of our great nation.
We must remember, if we do not, the sacrifice for the thousands of Canadians lives lost will be meaningless. They died to protect our way of life.
As Canadians we must never take for granted our current way of life. Our freedom to express ourselves, in cultural and political events.
We must continue to recognize our Canadians stationed around the world today. Particularly those who are engaged in combat in Afghanistan.
Lastly, this week, through November 11th, is a day to reflect upon our grandparents, maybe great grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters who have served or are presently serving our great country.
On behalf of the citizens of Halton Hills, our Councillors, we say thank you for those who have or continue to serve our country.
Lastly, if you know a Veteran, say thank you.
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