Remembrance Day

 My father was too young for the WW1 and too old for WW2. I am not sure if any of his brothers/sisters went to war. He was the youngest of nine.

On my mother’s side, I do not know if any went to war. My BIL was in the Canadian Army and was posted to Egypt during the 50s.

 When he got posted to Calgary, I remember being conscripted to go to the Remembrance Day at the armoury. All military family were to line up outside, wait for the service to be over then provide a crowd as the military marched out. It was a beautiful warm day. We took along light jackets but did not need them. A beautiful sunny day. 

My husband grew up in a family where peace was taught in the church. I do not know if any of his family went to war. If they did, I am certain they would be kicked out of the church. However, they did have a boys army group in town in which my husband was part of. He has one cousin that was in the war in Iraq. He was in the bomb search, clean up section. He said it was horrible with all the oil fires 🔥. He has had health problems since then. My husband wanted to join the military, but had $200 in debt, so he gave up on that dream.

Where I grew up, a large number of men signed up. I am not sure how many did not come back, but a large contingent made it home. I do not know if there were wives who helped out in some way. I am sure there were.

To me, Remembrance Day is not a significant day family wise, but I do remember all those who gave up their lives for freedom. May we all take time to be thankful and remember today.