One Canadian Remembers

The Books of Remembrance are housed in Parliament Buildings and are available to be viewed by the public. The name of every person who sacrificed his or her life for their country is inscribed in these books. Each day, with ceremony, attended by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, one page is turned.

These are just a couple of ways we remember. Individual towns and cities all across Canada have erected their own memorials, and of course the place where memory always exists is in the hearts of those still here.

When I was researching this article I ran across some interesting facts that I had been unaware of. Some of them so impressed me I want to share them with you.

1. There has not been a war on Canadian soil since the War of 1812.

2. In the First World War, the Canadian Corps fought as a national unit for the first time at Vimy Ridge, winning a great victory and a reputation for bravery.

3. During the First World War, it was a Canadian, John McCrae who penned the poignant poem "In Flanders Fields" Today the poppy is a lasting symbol of remembrance.

4. During the Second World War, Canada raised armed forces of over one million men and women out of a population of only twelve million

5. During WWI it was a Canadian Pilot who shot down the Red Baron. Do you know who he was?

We have much to be thankful for and much to be grateful for. The men and woman who made the supreme sacrifice and gave their lives must be remembered. We have enjoyed the benefits of their sacrifice for all these years...remembering and honoring them is a small price to pay.

A website I recommend highly is The Canadian Military Heritage Project Don't miss it.

My thoughts, Colleen

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