It's all for you

Do you remember?

The lives lost.

The sacrifices made.

The tears that were shed.

Do you remember?

The Fear in their eyes

The bravery that they had

And the freedom that we have?

How will you remember?

Often times, we need to remember, that without the brave men and women of our past. We would not have freedom. November 11 marks the day that we are to honor the lives that were sacrificed for our future. We must also, remember the families and friends who had to deal with hard news and the bravery and strength the men and women showed in hope of a better tomorrow. It inspires me that we have Canadian's willing to protect and empower their country. They stood up, and made an iconic impact on the country and the world itself.

Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School, created a impacting video presentation on Remembrance Day. It was nice to see different artistic mediums such as singing and drama to evoke a message of remembrance. It was really interesting and I enjoyed looking back on what I have learned and I realize that I am blessed to be here today. The poppy represents the blood that was shed from fallen soldiers and it is a beautiful symbol of honor and inspiration. I challenge everyone to seek change in the world. Be the change and always remember that what you do now can change the future.

In the Flanders Field

By: John McCrae May 1915

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.