Remembrance day is tomorrow. It will be in our hearts, but unfortunately due to COVID-19, it will look vastly different.
Born and raised in Cobourg, I’ve said previously, war was something foreign to myself.
Of course everyone sees men and women in uniform, but do we really stop and think about the sacrifice that person is making for their family, for Canada?
We don’t have to join the service – so why would anyone want to risk their life in doing so?
Only the men and women that wear those uniforms will tell you.
Throughout Afghanistan I tried to educate myself as much as possible about the “conflict” that happened in another part of the world.
But the Highway of Heroes brought home that fact how small of a world we live in. When Canadians saw fallen soldiers being repatriated home to CFB Trenton, greeted by tearful loved ones wanted one last embrace they’ve never get. The war – came home. Then along the Highway of Heroes where thousands of people stood. And as a country, we embraced those families.
The best historians are the people who were there.
Ask soldiers to tell their story. Did we make a difference? All the ones I spoke with supported Canadians being in Afghanistan. In fact, they said we shouldn’t have left.
Find out about the fallen heroes of our country by talking to loved ones.
Since the Highway of Heroes, I’ve learned more about heroism and sacrifice than at any time during my life.
It’s those heroes who were there, that we need to be there for now.
Remember
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
