Michael's Blog: November

Does freedom come with a price? Yes, it’s a rhetorical question with a clear answer. Canada sets aside November 11th, because it’s important to remember that thousands of have paid the ultimate price for the freedom we have today, a freedom that we can take for granted.

Currently there is a moving exhibit at The Rooms in St. John's Newfoundland. Called "Beaumont Hamel and the Trail Caribou" the exhibit captures stories, aspirations and hopes of the hardy service people from Newfoundland in WW1. Have a look online at https://theroomsgreatwarexhibit.com/en or visit in person in St. John's, NL if you are there.

I feel it’s important to visit a Remembrance Day service in your community. Whether at a local church or outdoors at the community cenotaph, it’s a small but important gesture of remembrance and an encouragement for those currently serving, ready to defend our western freedoms. And if you can't visit due to physical or vocational obstacles, please set aside a moment of quite remembrance.

This year I want to especially remember the Reservists and regular members who died from the training exercise at Wainwright on October 17th. May those who perished in the accident rest in peace; those endeavouring to recover from the traumatic physical and emotional injuries be blessed with healing; and may their families be comforted by support from across Canada.

Remembrance Day - a time to honour those whom we have lost in service, Lest We Forget.