November 11 is Remembrance Day. The day is meant to commemorate the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces in times of war. However, honestly, to most of us, November 11 is really just a day off... most of us are probably sleeping in at 11AM, rather than taking part in any of the myriad of memorial services around town.
Sometimes I ask myself... does it really matter to me? None of my family members or friends are in the military... nor do I have a family history of anyone being in the armed forces. I have never remotely been affected by war, or the grief that comes with it.
Well, when you think about it, that alone is reason enough for me to remember... the fact that I am lucky enough to live in a place in peace, and be lazy and arrogant enough to take it for granted. That is what members of our armed forces have served and died for... for pricks like me to be able to lead a charmed existance. No matter what your nationality, or what the cause, all these men and women who have served their country faithfully deserve to be commended for what they have done.
This Remembrance Day, do take the time to try and remember... the rest of the year is for us, but maybe we can take a moment this one day to be thankful for those who spend sleepless nights protecting us, so that we can sleep peacefully at night.
Sometimes I ask myself... does it really matter to me? None of my family members or friends are in the military... nor do I have a family history of anyone being in the armed forces. I have never remotely been affected by war, or the grief that comes with it.
Well, when you think about it, that alone is reason enough for me to remember... the fact that I am lucky enough to live in a place in peace, and be lazy and arrogant enough to take it for granted. That is what members of our armed forces have served and died for... for pricks like me to be able to lead a charmed existance. No matter what your nationality, or what the cause, all these men and women who have served their country faithfully deserve to be commended for what they have done.
This Remembrance Day, do take the time to try and remember... the rest of the year is for us, but maybe we can take a moment this one day to be thankful for those who spend sleepless nights protecting us, so that we can sleep peacefully at night.
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