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Remembrance Day 2012

We attended a lovely service at Trafalgar Memorial for Remembrance Day this morning.  There were probably over 200 people in attendance and the weather was amazing for the first time we can remember (+15).  There were some veterans and some who have recently served also in attendance.  In addition to our moment of silence and some speaches from our local MPs, there was a reading of In Flanders Fields and this poem below that we were all quite touched by.
Lest we not forget!

Why Wear a Poppy Poem by Don Crawford

“Please wear a Poppy”, the lady said and held one forth, but I shook my head, Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there, And her face was old and lined with care; But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade.

A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on carefree feet, His smile was full of joy and fun: “Lady”, said he, “May I have one”? When she pinned it on he turned to say, “Why do we wear a poppy today”?

The lady smiled in her wistful way, And answered, “This is Remembrance Day, And the poppy there is a symbol for The gallant men who died in war, And because they did, you and I are free, That’s why we wear the poppy, you see”.

I had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout, Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew, And became a man – as you will, too.

But the war went on and he had to stay, And all I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight, (I can see it still in my dreams at night) With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.

“Till at last, at last, the war was won – And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.” The small boy turned as if to go, Then said, “Thanks lady, I’m glad to know, That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son – did he come back all right?”

A tear rolled down each faded cheek: She shook her head but didn’t speak. I slunk away in a sort of shame, And if you were me you’d have done the same: For our thanks, in giving, is often delayed Through our freedom was bought And thousands paid.

And so when we see a poppy worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne, By those who gave their very all, When asked to answer their country’s call. That we at home in peace might live.

Then wear a poppy, Remember And give.

Happy 25th Anniversary - Wally & Lori

It is hard to believe our dear friends Wally and Lori have been married for 25 years!  Why you may ask?  It's hard to believe that Lori has put up with Wally for 25 years and they don't look a day over 30 :)

Their loving family and friends threw them a wonderful surpirse party (and yes we all managed to keep it a surprise).  The speeches were short but extremely touching and the love in the house was overwhelming.  Thanks so much for being part of our lives and we all are looking forward to the next 25 years!!

AAAAAARRRRRRRGOOOOOOS!

Would you believe we were given amazing tickets from Curtis' friend (Adam) to the game between the Toronto Argos & the Hamilton Tiger-Cats?!  It looked like the Argos were going to clean house but the Ti-Cats fought till the bitter end, just not hard enough. 

Unfortunately we missed the last 5 minutes in an effort to get home at a somewhat decent hour and to get a head start on the traffic. 

The score when we left the game

What a comeback for Hamilton.  They managed to tie it up with only a little over a minute left in the game but sadly the final score was 43-40.  Hamilton is now out of the playoffs.  Let's see if Saskatchewan can stay in it :)