Lest We Forget — Let us Remember
Each year in November as we inch towards the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year; it is wonderful to see the outpouring of gratitude and respect that is given in memory of those who have fought and fallen for our country.
Our veterans from world wars and conflicts where our armed forces have been active have given greatly for Canada. Those who have not returned have made the ultimate sacrifice. Those who have returned have also given greatly, and in many situations face difficulties through injury and resultant ability challenges. Some may also be faced with mental health issues resulting from their service.
November 11th is but one day that marks a time for us to pause, pay respect and be thankful for who we are and what we have in Canada — because of them.
Thanks for wearing your poppy. Thanks for making a donation to assist the families of our fallen.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is home to a major Veterans’ hospital. If you help by “raising a flag” you can make a donation in support of our Veterans and the wonderful work that Sunnybrook does.
We have so much to be thankful for. Much of what we have to be thankful for is a result of those who stood for our freedom and democracy and all that we value in Canada as a nation.
Let us join together at 11am local time for a moment of silence to remember.
