Whenever I see anyone from the military I thank them for their service. I have good friends who have served and continue to serve. They are dedicated, honorable and proud of their contributions. We need to be proud of their service. Too many veterans have served and returned and then promptly forgotten about.
When governments look to cut service, one area they look at is veterans affairs. Yet when Nov 11 rolls around or a big war anniversary our elected officials are there to spout off how proud they are of our veterans. How hypocritical.
Another example Canada’s self absorbed hockey guru Don Cherry spouted off about why new Canadians do not wear poppies. Don Cherry is extreme white privilege. He is known to put foot in mouth for anything non white or non Canadian. I hope the network does the right thing and put him out to pasture. He has become non relevant.
Celebrate veterans every day of the year not just November 11. Many of them come back and experience PTSD, depression and anxiety. Their career choice is full of perils and risk when they get deployed. They leave behind husbands, wives, children, parents, siblings, friends to go and serve. Some pay the ultimate sacrifice. Some return broken and need our help and support. Some do not want to share their experience because it is too traumatic. Let’s give veterans all our love and support, the resources they need.
Be kind and supportive. We never know what someone is struggling with. Lest We Forget.
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