Hello!
Every year on May 5, children in Holland decorate the graves of fallen Canadian soldiers as a way to remember their sacrifice and to give thanks for their help in the liberation of Holland during World War 2.
Here in Canada, candlelight walks have begun to take place as well to remember our veterans and our lost Canadians...
Last evening in a silent tribute walk, Erin, Sammy and Krista walked with the Girl Guides, laid a candle at the Cenotaph and gave a paper tulip to veterans who were present.
Nicole marched with her cadet troop, laid candles and saluted the veterans. Nicole also spoke on behalf of the cadets and recited a poem called "The Train Whistle". I was teary eyed before this moment and a complete mess during her reading. My pride in my daughter overflowed as did the gratitude for the life that I have been blessed with.
The candles stayed lit all through the evening and night hours.
May we always remember the high cost of conflict and find paths of truth and peace instead.
xo
Jeanette
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