It is November 11, 2011 and I am in Ottawa, Canada and just recently observed the national ceremony of remembrance at the National War Memorial. Many thousands of people attended the ceremony. It was wonderful to look around and see, young and old, military and civilian and all nationalities attending the service. While it is difficult for many to see the proceedings due to the number of people - all could hear and many of those who could not see the ceremony stood quietly - either heads bowed or eyes looking off in the distance. On this day of remembrance I wonder what the veterans, not only at this ceremony but all those across Canada are seeing and thinking - is it of colleagues and friends who did not return or loved ones that waited at home or perhaps when will the world get it and peace really happen?
I have been very fortunate over the last several years to have participated in many Remembrance ceremonies and to have met hundreds of veterans - these ordinary looking people who have done extraordinary things - I am in awe of our soldiers who put their lives on the line for all of us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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