November 11th - A day of remembrance, to give thanks for our freedom. For those of us born during peacetime, all wars seem far removed from our daily lives.
We often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. They truly believed that "Without freedom there can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom."
By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.
By remembering all who have served, we recognize their willingly-endured hardships and fears, taken upon themselves so that we could live in peace.
I leave you now to remember in your own way .......
Grandpa out ............
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Thanks for you comments on Remembrance Day, Doug.
I sent you a note recently (pasted below) which I'm not sure you received. If you did and were interested in responding I'm afraid I didn't include my e-mail which is timberline24@hotmail.com.
Thanks,
Bob Wood
I’m working on a story on blogging for the magazine Empty Nest. Empty Nest is put out by a monthly paper called Forever Young that bills itself as Canada’s leading publication for today’s 50 plus lifestyle. There are 14 editions across the country but I can't recall whether there is one in the Orillia area.
I’ve been randomly looking at various blogs put out by Canadians aimed at or written by people who describe themselves as retired. Your blog caught my eye.
I am interested in what motivated you to start blogging, how much time you put into, what are the challenges, what your goals are in doing the blog etc..
For my part I started my own blog When the Mayor Smiles
http://whenthemayorsmiles.blogspot.com/) a couple of years ago. It’s about local politics particularly in my hometown of Burlington Ontario. I’m doing this, I suppose, because I think I’ve got something to say which may be of interest to others.
I’d appreciate your thoughts for background or to be used in my story.
Bob Wood
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