2020: Lest We Forget

 

Remember.

In years past, it's always been a simple reminder. Everybody that you passed wore a poppy, from the end of October until November 11. Veterans, members of the Legion, volunteers, Scouts, and hundreds of others at the supermarket and in the malls, standing behind the little white boxes. An endless supply of quarters dug frantically out of our pockets when we walked into a store with a box and a coin slot, and realized that the poppy we bought is laying on the ground somewhere between there and the last place we bought it.

Signs of Remembrance.

This year, it's been harder to do. I, for one, haven't seen as many people at all, let alone seen the poppies dotting every chest. I myself have forgotten mine on my few, unexpected trips out. Social distancing, and a general need to stay safe by staying away have kept us from our remembrance activities this year.

Lest We Forget

Today is Remembrance Day. 

Did you miss your annual Poppy Drive payment? Donate.

Are you at home and not going to make it to a ceremony? Watch the live stream. Or, grab it on replay. Don't forget that you can watch CBC anywhere you are, free, online. Time shift away.

And, on the eleventh hour, wherever you are, stop. 

Thank you to everyone who serves, however you serve. Thank you to everyone who has served, and will serve. May God bless you, and thank you for what you do to make our country proud, strong, and free.