Remembrance Day commemorates the sacrifices that Canadians
made in armed conflicts, including World Wars I and II.
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2- I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind - John Diefenbaker
3- Our hopes are high; Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die. Pierre Trudeau
4- Canadian nationalism is subtle, easily understood but powerful reality expressed in a way that is not to state directed--something like a beer commercial of the death of a significant Canadian figure- Paul Kopas
5- We only need to look at what we are really doing in the world and at home and we'll know what it is to be Canadian - Adrienne Clarkson
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7- We live in suspense from day to day. In other words, you are the hero of your own story Mary McCarthy
8- Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear. William Shakespeare
9- Year after year we gather and shout commands in the Square. Wait for the Governor-General, say a few words of prayer, lay our wreaths in order, mothers and big shots first. In memory of those who have made it to the other side of the worst. Geaorge Jackson 1966
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We Will Never Forget
19 comments:
Our remembrance day is in April. It's good that we remember our fallen.
We were on the same page for this 13. This is wonderful!
May We Never Forget...
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Such a wonderful post! Happy Remembrance Day, Adelle (and Happy Thursday too!)
Beautiful thoughts. 11/11 is Veteran's Days in the States and we should honor the people who keep us free.
A great blog and one everyone should take time to reflect on.I support believe in heroes and wear the bracelet proudly for our troops and veterans.Our countries can be proud of all our troops and let's not take freedom for granted..these men and women are giving their all so we have all the good things we have. susan Leech garysue@dejazzd.com
We have Memorial Day and Veterans Day. I enjoyed hearing some of the Canadian version.
I like the quote about the subtlety of Canadian patriotism.
Always great to honor the heroes. I like the description on #9 - "mothers first"
This is a lovely tribute to those who sacrificed all for the sake of freedom.
I love In Flanders Field. This is a fabulous tribute, Adelle.
Great post, Adelle. Veteran's/Remembrance Day is not a day to be taken lightly.
I think I prefer the Canadian approach to remembrance. It somehow seems more sincere and heartfelt, in comparison to other, more bombastic approaches.
Thanks for sharing these.
happy remembrance day!!!
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It's important we remember. Thanks for sharing.
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Wonderful post. I enjoyed reading about the Canadian perspective.
Have a great day!
Good post. My grandfather fought in WWII and I think itis important to remember what he went through. I will be happier, though, when there are no wars and no reasons for soldiers.
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Lovely post. Thank you for sharing. I have chills.
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