This Is Why I Remember

[Dick284]

My Dad served, for 5-1/2years.
My Paternal Grandfather served too.
My Maternal Grandfather served in the Great War, as well as WWII
My Dads Brother Served.
My Mom was a "Bomb Girl" in Ajax, On.
I too served albeit as a Reservist for a seemingly short time.
I've had friends who were at the Medak Pocket.
I've had friends who served with distinction in Afghanistan.

I choose to remember because its who I am, it's who I've been, and it's part of the very fibre of my make up.
Very long ago I was made aware of the sacrifices put forth by so many.
Very long ago I was made to understand that war is neither romantic or desired.
Very long ago I was made to understand, men go to fight, not because they want to, but because they have to.

I choose to REMEMBER because without their desire to resist war, and because of their sacrifices, we would be living in tyranny!

I SHALL NEVER FORGET!