Years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Dieppe, France. The beach at Dieppe is exactly how you’d picture it – rocky, windblown, desolate.
After visiting the beach, we went to the Canadian Cemetery. Row upon row upon row of white tombstones, all with maple leaves on them. And this scene is played out all over Europe. A reminder of the immense number of Canadians who have lost their lives fighting for our country.
So, today, when you wear a poppy, please think of all the men and women who have lost their lives for us. Who sacrificed themselves so
that we could live in this incredible country. A country where we can not like the prime minister and SAY SO without being dragged out of our houses. Where we can worship whatever God we want, or none at all. Where we can think what we want, discuss what we want, and be friends with who we want. Where every person has a vote and a say on who our government is.
So for all of this, and so much more? THANK YOU.
Thank you for posting this so that everyone can read it and remember our brave soldiers! This almost made me cry but then I thought to myself I am strong and will always stay strong for my Country! I will not cry but I will rejoice for our fallen heros. I may be young but I do understand what goes on. Again thank you so much for this story.
By: Stephani on December 2, 2011
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