Normally Wednesday is wordless – but on November 11th I think it’s important to thank all our veterans for their service to our country. Many of my family members living and those who have passed have served in the armed forces in both Canada and the US.

At my grandfather’s funeral the US Navy was there to respect and honor his service. It was really the most moving experience because I love my Poppa so deeply, he was a quiet and gentle soul. I don’t know what he saw during the war because he never really spoke about it but he is a hero and having the Navy come and play the bugle and fold the American flag and present it to my Nanny was really amazing.

I feel like my Poppa had a full life and lived to see his children grow up and see and know many of his grandchildren. When I think about remembrance day I also think about the contrast – all those men and women who died for freedom, fighting for something they believed in and what they sacrificed for their countries.

Thank you Poppa, Uncle B, Mummy’s Mummy and all the veterans and all the service people everywhere!

I hope you enjoy this video by Terry Kelly that I saw at my church’s remembrance day service.