Tomorrow is the “Remembrance Day”. November 11 marks down the last day of World War I when Germans signed the Armistice treaty. Remembrance day is also called the Veterans day to remember all those who got wounded, or risked or lost their lives to protect their countries and/or beliefs.
As a not-so-brave person I always admire those who are ready to sacrifice all they have to offer, for their country or beliefs. Canadian veterans fall into this category. The world owes its peace in the First World War to Canadians. They have also played a significant and important role in World War II and some other wars such as the ongoing war in Afghanistan. As you know we are far far away from all these incidents. It takes courage and determination to leave your comfort zone and fight for those whom you could easily ignore.
Ignorance is not what a Canadian made of. The Canadian veterans make me proud. So kudos to them and all who work hard to bring peace to the earth. I wish from the bottom of my heart for a peaceful world in the near future.
To close this thought and to remember Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae I present to you the well-known touching poem “In Flanders Fields”:
- In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
- Between the crosses, row on row,
- That mark our place; and in the sky
- The larks, still bravely singing, fly
- Scarce heard amid the guns below…
- We are the Dead. Short days ago
- We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
- Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
- In Flanders fields…
- Take up our quarrel with the foe:
- To you from failing hands, we throw
- The torch; be yours to hold it high.
- If ye break faith with us who die
- We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
- In Flanders fields…
Persian post (not a translation)
Al,
Your blog was forwarded to me by a sister of mine who lives in Chatham. How wonderfully written and how touching is what you have said. Your few brief words have said much. Thank you sir, for being such a great citizen of Canada; perhaps a much better one than those of us born here, and inclined to take it for granted. Best of success to you as well, in the aid you offer prospective immigrants who may choose Canada as their new home.
Deepest regards,
Jim
Kitchner, Ont.
Hello Jim,
Thanks very much. You made my day for sure.
Every November 11th , Remembrance Day stirs up emotions and acts of patriotism. We collectively Remember! But we also Forget The War That was suppose to end all wars was simply the First War that just ended on November 11th
Have we not learned from that to avoid conflicts that result in people dying. If nations like Germany and France can be part of the European Union, then why does the rest of the world still have to mobilize their armies to settle disputes that can be negotiated if the willingness is present.
There has to be a better way to celebrate November 11th. We truly need to Remember
Hans
I quite agree with you. I hope we see a no-war world in our lifetimes.
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