Lest we forget.
Every poppy worn on coats and hats during the waning, grey days of November is symbolic of a life touched by war; the countless men and women who stepped forward to serve the cause of peace and freedom.
They witnessed the worst and the best of humanity; served with selfless bravery; countless acts that fell with their heroes never to be told. And those who did return, part of them remained lost forever.
Though veterans stand proud during tributes of remembrance, their tears fall fresh as yesterday. And, as 2010 claimsCanada
Every poppy worn on coats and hats during the waning, grey days of November is symbolic of a life touched by war; the countless men and women who stepped forward to serve the cause of peace and freedom.
They witnessed the worst and the best of humanity; served with selfless bravery; countless acts that fell with their heroes never to be told. And those who did return, part of them remained lost forever.
Though veterans stand proud during tributes of remembrance, their tears fall fresh as yesterday. And, as 2010 claims
This Remembrance Day, to honour every veteran and current Canadian Forces member the Royal Canadian Mint released a new commemorative 25-cent Poppy circulation coin. A touching tribute to members of 
Also, issued was a silver dollar, a historic keepsake issued on the passing of the last known veteran of the First World War. A sea of poppies, Canada’s poignant symbol of remembrance, one enameled in vibrant colour to represent the individual saga lived by each veteran of war; one of countless stories played out in conflicts around the world—past, present and future.From the Royal Canadian Mint Website http://www.mint.ca
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them".
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them".
Laurence Robert Binyon, 1869-1943
