November 11th is the day we set aside to give thanks in remembrance of soldiers who have given their lives. In Canada, it is Remembrance Day, the US calls it Veteran’s Day. Other countries call it Armistice Day as it was the end of the First World War, the War to End all Wars, the Great War.
Regardless of the title, the objective of November 11th is to recognize those soldiers who have given their lives in the service of their country at the time of need. Yes, sometimes the reasons for wars are misguided, bogus, or a gross manipulation of attitudes, but that isn’t why soldiers go.
They go because it is their duty.
Leaving out the politics and posturing, Remembrance Day is an obligation we have to take one minute out of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honour those who served. Not just those who served in the World Wars, or the Korean conflict, but those who have served in hundreds of tiny, vicious, brutal places like the Golan Heights, Cyprus, Somalia, the Congo, Bosnia, Rwanda and Afghanistan.
At the very least, have the courtesy to say Thank You. If you’re not willing to stand behind our soldiers, you’re always welcome to stand in front.
RoadDave 
If you have family who are serving you can always give them a BIG hug and let them know they are appreciated and loved.
Thanks and love to all those who went and returned, My heartfelt RESPECT to those who went and didn’t return.
N.C. Smith
Cpt. not active, 3 RCR