‘LEST WE FORGET’

‘LEST WE FORGET’ By Joe Ingino B.A. Psychology Editor/Publisher Central Newspapers ACCOMPLISHED WRITER/AUTHOR OF OVER 800,000 Published Columns in Canada and The United States ‘LEST WE FORGET’ - As an immigrant to this great Nation. I stand here before you during these times of Remembrance and admire all those before me that proudly called themselves Canadians. the good folk that did all they could to preserve all that is good about Canada. Our history, our culture our, languages, our traditions and most importantly our way of life. A people that had standards, the right kind of pride. Most importantly they had basic human decency. They respected each others differences and not celebrated fallacious misconceptions of obvious differences. During times of need. The people united for the common good. Civility was the end goal and purpose in society. The country had a united social responsibility and agenda. One to live as the bible had intended. Free, and glorious. Respect everyone as you would like to be respected. Treat others as you would like to be treated. The rule of law reign supreme and every citizen upheld the importance of its role in society. Respect, was a badge of honor. Duty to nation was never compromised or questioned. We as Canadians did what we had to do. Many gave, others sacrificed and others prayed that all would return home safe and sound. Unfortunately many that served never made it back. Their valor and commitment to our great Nation is why today we stand on this land and enjoy our rights and freedoms. Rights and freedoms that are our duty to uphold. To respect and appreciate. To assure that no foreign entity changes, compromises and or questions. We are Canadians for a reason. We live in Canada free and glorious by our own free will. On November 11. Do not just stand there. Give yourself the freedom to vow that if called upon that you will follow the bravery of those fallen, champion their commitment and their valor to take arms against any foreign threat and or challenge that calls on the compromise of our culture, our languages, our traditions and our way of life. Those that fought in the trenches full of fear. Full of the unknown did it so that you did not have to. You want to honor them. Make the commitment. My envy for their valor is eternal. My respect for their convictions is beyond words. Their souls rest in my heart as I do not feel worthy that I may measure to their commitment if faced with the same advercity. To their sacrifices. To the determination to make Canada the greatest nation in the world. This goes beyond thanking a vet. This is about putting your heart and soul on the line and assuring that all those that served know how much they are appreciated. For those fallen. Even though never met. I hope that they are still showing their valor in keeping the heavens safe. God bless all those fallen. God bless all those serving. God Speed.