Sent this one to Rewardia several times. Haven't heard back. Doing it this way because this one matters.
Every November 11th we wear our poppies and watch wreaths being placed at cenotaphs in our cities.
In Canada we have the Highway of Heroes. It's one way we honour our fallen soldiers and it's great that we do that.
But what about the rest of the year? What about those that are still here?
We need to let veterans and those that are still serving know that what they did, and what they do, matters. That it's not forgotten or overlooked.
For some of these people the conflicts they were in came home with them, and now they fight them in a different way. Every day.
If you come across a soldier in uniform, stop him/her, shake his hand and say thank-you. He'll know what you mean.
If you know a vet talk to him. Listen to his stories.
Saluting a hearse as it goes down the highway is all well and good, but it's after the fact.
Things change very quickly. We need to let these people know that they matter while they are still here to hear it.
To all of you on Rewardia who served or still are, Thank-You.
So, if you know or knew a vet, or if you have a family member in the military now, tell us about them.