Remembrance day should be about a lot of things. We should remember those who
died for our freedom, We should remember those who lived and in many cases we
did not stand by them like we should have when they came home after defending us.
Remembrance day should be about the brave souls who worked behind the lines to
pave the way for our invasion of Europe and in Asia as there were many allies among
the enemy on those Pacific Islands that helped to ensure the return of allied soldiers.
There were brave men and women who flew planed across the Atlantic and some of the
died doing so. We should pay tribute to those who worked long hours in the factories
many or most in some cases women who made the weapons with care to supply the
boys at the front.
We should thank those wonderful people in Holland and other nations that welcomed
our troops when they arrived in their towns and villages and especially the civilians in
those countries who continue to upkeep the graves in many of those towns. Even today
the children of Holland and France honour our dead who fought for their freedom and
in some cases we at home use the day for a 30% off day in a big box store.
This isn't about glorifying war, its about all those who played a part in making the sacrifice
so we can maintain the wonderful life we often like to bitch about. It is time for this
nation and others to collectively grow up and thank our lucky stars that our kids never
had to eat out of garbage cans and live in bombed out buildings in rags, or among the
dead without anyone to care for them.
My father in later years, actually the last two or three years of his life told me some of
the horror's he had seen. There is nothing glorious about war, it has unspeakable
crimes on both sides attached to it and we better understand that. It is also at times a
necessary evil, that if we don't stand up and be counted the consequences are more
devastating than if we ignored the truth coming right at us.
We can be proud of our nations fighting men, they are viewed with respect where they
serve. That is a testament in itself, the measure of a man or woman's worth is measured
by the respect they receive from those they help. For our country the measure of that
respect overflows the cup.
There are so many to thank, and so many who deserve to be recognized for their effort
and sacrifice. We must remember both the living and the dead. After all the ones who
lived through that terrible time, were the ones who made the sacrifices to rebuild their
lives, and the nation so we can enjoy the way of life that was forged for us out of the
destruction of the past. Let Us Not Forget That Tomorrow.
(end of rant)
