October 29, 2009
Veterans Week 2009 - Nov 5 -11th
Our Veterans are ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things to protect our freedom and build a safer world to live in. They did so without hesitation and without reservation. They gave everything they had for everything we have. They help us remember why we are proud to be Canadian, and we commemorate their legacy during Veterans= Week.
Today, we have many Veterans of the Canadian Forces who are returning home from missions around the world. They have demonstrated time and again that they will rise to any challenge. Canadians are fully aware of the commitment made by both military members and their families. They have helped shape the future of our country, and their service is a point of national pride.
There are many ways you can show that you remember and honour our Canadian Veterans:
- You can pin a poppy above your heart, attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony, and vow never to forget.
- You can talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home from Afghanistan or who served in war to learn about their experiences.
- Or you can change your profile picture on Facebook to a poppy and write on your blog about the importance of remembrance.
However you choose to remember, be sure you tell a friend, a family member or a colleague. Encourage them to take up the challenge too.
This Veterans Week, how will you remember? Learn more at www.vac-acc.gc.ca.
