Recently
I saw a picture of a large blue sign with a white maple leaf on it. There was a number 1 in the centre of the
maple leaf. I’m assuming it was a sign
for the Trans Canada Highway.
The
sign was surrounded by a number of small white crosses with poppies
attached. I approve of this. I believe in Remembrance Day and honouring
those that gave their lives in our wars.
What
I did not approve of was the sign advertising that this was the “Highway of
Heroes”.
The
Highway of Heroes was not an “action plan” nor has it anything to do with any
level of government in Canada.
The
Highway of Heroes was and still is a showing of respect by the people of Canada
for those we lost in Afghanistan. We
were not told to do it. There was no
government initiative to do it. We just
did it.
I
understand the original Highway of Heroes is a 150 km. stretch of Highway 401
between Trenton, Ontario and Toronto.
The route our fallen soldiers take when returning home. People spontaneously lined the overpasses to
show their respect… a nice thing to do.
I
do not want nor do I need any government to tell me “this road” or “that road”
is a Highway of Heroes, I know where they are.
And
I know there are many of them.
Any
highway or byway or street or lane that had one of these hearses travel on it
is one. Any road that passes the home of
a veteran or their family is one.
This
Sunday is Remembrance Day. I hope you
will take a minute to remember those who fought and especially those who did
not return. I also hope that you will
wear a poppy to show others that you remember and that you care.
BC
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