Lest We Forget

As with every year on November 11th, we should take the time to remember the soldiers who so bravely fought for our freedom. We are so incredibly lucky to live in such a privileged country, and often we forget just how fortunate we are. The things we use every day are too often taken for granted. We are so lucky to have access to shelter, warmth, medical services, extra-curricula activities, and clubs. We are lucky to have freedom of speech and expression, we are lucky to be surrounded by family and friends. We are also incredibly lucky to have access to so much nutritious food here. A wide variety of nutritious food is easily accessible and affordable, and there are resources in place for those who may need them. I can hardly imagine how soldiers during the war were able to sustain themselves, living off of canned and salty food and hard tack, and hardly seeing fresh fruit, vegetables, or meat. I can only be very appreciative of them, as they sacrificed so much to ensure we had peace and freedom. Take time today to remember those who fought so bravely and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

PHOTO CREDIT:"poppy_300"http://brechinlegion.ca/poppy.htm. Royal Canadian Legion, n.d. Saturday, November 10, 2012.