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Page 16Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011L est We For getRemembrance Day - November 11, 2011Remembrance Day is AlwaysRemembrance Dayshave come and gone,and yet…For some they stay,The bugler’s had hisfinal word,The crowd has gone itsway.Today one man stoodall alone,Until a boy came near,Royal Canadian LegionBranch 2424673 Shaver Road, Barriere, BC250•672•5913“Remembrance Daywas yesterday, yetNow…I find you here.”Three words they sawupon the stone,And this…The man did say;“Remembrance Day isalways, sonIt’s not just yesterday.”~ Daryl WedleyHonoring those who bravely servedRemembering to say thanksWhen you think of Canada’s multicultural societyand all the freedoms and opportunities we experienceon a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silenceon Remembrance Day to think of our troops is animportant and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers andveterans sacrificed their time, personal comforts and, inmany cases, their lives so we could enjoy ours.Here are some other ways that you can showgratitude:• Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in Octoberto Nov. 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of yourgarment or as close to the heart as possible. This willpublicly remind you of our soldiers’ sacrifices and willencourage others to do the same.• Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card toexpress your appreciation. Mailing addresses are listedon the Department of National Defence website. Youcan also post a message to troops on the site’s messageboard.• Donate in honour of a soldier. Just asthe Canadian Forces aim to bring peace and securityto countries in need, consider doing your part to helpthose around the world who are suffering. Charitieslike Christian Children’s Fund of Canada offer a giftcatalogue where you can purchase items such as fruittrees or insecticide treated bed nets in honour of oneof Canada’s heroes. You can also personalize a card andmail your thanks to a Canadian Forces member. –NCIn Flanders FieldsIn Flanders Fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders Fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders Fields.By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD(1872-1918)Canadian ArmyLocal and long distance, by container or vanRemembering thosewho gave the ultimatesacrifice. They shallnot be forgotten.2073 Falcon Road, Kamloops250-371-7212 • 1-866-967-6683www.williamsmoving.comBrown’sRepairShop Ltd.220 Lansdowne StreetEst. 1922 • Eric Brown250-372-3656• Safe sales & service• Lock sales & service• Keys by code• Window grilles• Locks rekeyedHEROESHonouring those bravemen & women who gavethe ultimate sacrifice.100 – 1055 Hillside Drive • Kamloops250-374-1591Lest we ForgetKamloops Seniors Villagethanks all Veterans andtheir familiesLestWeForgetFor more informationcall 250.571.18041220 Hugh Allan DriveKamloopsSeniorsVillage.com451 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC • 250-376-55501200 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC • 250-314-6818RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, B.C.TEL: 250-376-6536 • FAX: 250-376-6513rivercityseniors.ca