Remembrance Sunday

As Madison was feeling a bit sick, I stayed home with her this morning from church. After a few cartoons, I stumbled upon the Remembrance Sunday parade. It was a truly touching sight. Over 9,000 men and women marched in the parade past a war memorial in London. Specific regiments, nurses groups, the Salvation army, and several different organizations were marching in the parade. I especially liked it when the announcers would describe the campaigns the groups had been involved in or had personal stories associated with them. It was very moving to watch all of these veterans walking together decked out with their various medals glistening on their chests. Or when there were wounded veterans being pushed in wheelchairs or blind men being led by friends so that could participate as well. You could see the pride that these men and women felt by watching how straight and tall they marched. They also seemed to have a special light in their eyes as they passed next to the memorial. I was glad that I was able to watch the parade and spend a few moments remembering all of the sacrifices that have been made on my behalf by those who have defended freedom. Thank you to all who have fought or are fighting to defend their countries in perilous times. You will never be forgotten.