Remembrance Day is on Wednesday and I've been reading some articles this week about those who oppose the poppy and those who choose not to celebrate Remembrance Day as they do not support war. I, on the other hand, proudly wear my poppy and make a point of travelling out of town to watch my grandpa march in his Legion's service.
I don't support war. I would love to see every Miss America contestant's dream come true and see us achieve world peace. But I do support those who have sacrificed their own lives so that I can have the opportunity to voice my opinion. To choose what I believe. To be free to live the life I want to live. To be free...period.
My grandfather was fortunate enough to survive some pretty nasty battles in Italy. Only recently, as his memory has started to fail him, has he shared some of the tragic events he witnessed. He has lived his entire life carrying horrific memories of war with him so that I don't have to experience the same.
So, on November 11th, at 11:00am, please stop and observe 2 minutes of silence, not in support of war, but in honour of those soldiers who gave their lives for us. Because, you can.
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