Remembrance Day is a time for sombre reflection and thanks to those who served and who continue to serve to protect the freedoms we all enjoy.
My heart is always filled with gratitude this time of year as we wear our poppies and show support to our veterans.
The tributes and remembrances run deep in every community that I have been lucky enough to call home and work in during my 30 years in journalism.
I covered or attending close to 15 Remembrance Day ceremonies on the Sunshine Coast, various ones in Squamish and in other communities here in the Lower Mainland.
Each one had their subtle differences, but the common theme among all of them was a great sense of community, pride in that community and thanks for all who gave up the ultimate sacrifice.
Here in Delta, Remembrance Day started on Nov. 1, with the crosses of Remembrance – a wonderful annual project spearheaded by the Interact Club students at South Delta Secondary in cooperation with the Tsawwassen Rotary Club. You can read more about this wonderful initiative by these students in our special 12-page Remembrance Day section in today’s edition.
All schools in the Delta School District will be holding Remembrance Day ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 8, with some schools – like Port Guichon Elementary in Ladner – going a step forward with a fantastic educational experience for their students.
It is truly important that today’s youth learn about past wars and conflicts and the sacrifices that were made and that no one ever takes for granted the freedoms that we all enjoy in this country.
Monday, Nov. 11, will see the Cenotaph in Memorial Park filled with residents, young and old and the Ladner Legion hosts the annual ceremony of Remembrance. The City of Delta will hold a similar ceremony in North Delta.
This Monday, please attend these important ceremonies and if you can’t, be sure to take time to remember and reflect.
