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Snow marked Remembrance Day ceremonies at Queen’s Park on Monday.
Premier Doug Ford told those attending we will be forever grateful to those who left their families to defend our country.
“We should remember that when these men and women were called to serve and defend Canada, they were not asked about their race their religion or politics. They were asked simply are you ready to serve your country and they were,” says Ford.
Ford adds in both good and bad times, we should focus on things that reunite us rather than what divides us.
Brigadier-General Conrad Mialkowski says we live in the True North, Strong and free because of those who fought for peace.
“On this Remembrance Day we thank our veterans young and old for their selfless service. We honour the memory of brave Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in this truly amazing country,” says Mialkowski.
Mialkowski drew attention to next year being the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Europe and this the 70th anniversary of NATO alliance.
More than 1.1 million Canadians fought in World War 2.
An estimated 33-thousand still live today at an average age of 94.
Alis Kennedy who served with the Canadian Navy for twelve years says today’s soldier need to cherish the uniform they wear.
“Because when you leave it will be hard to depart from it. Believe me, some of us are still missing after all these years,” says Kennedy.
Kennedy note Queen Elizabeth II is also a WW2 vet, having served with Britain’s women’s corp.
