New To Canada? Please Respect Our Veterans!
Honouring Canadian veterans is a meaningful way to show appreciation for their service and sacrifices. This post has are some ways you can participate - not jus on Remembrance Day, but throughout the year.
Note: Earlier this month there was a ground swell of people excitedly wanting to use the Poppy - Canada's symbol to remember the great sacrifices made by our Veterans in the war to draw attention to a cause of their own. Not only is this disrespectful, but it is illegal. The Poppy Campaign that the Royal Canadian Legion uses each year to raise funds for special projects aimed at helping veterans is copyright and is not to be changed or altered.
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How Canadians Honour Their Veterans
Honouring Veterans on Remembrance Day
Each year on November 11th at 11 a.m. people stop for two minutes of silence. In addition to stopping at 11 a.m. on November 11th, there are many other ways to honour veterans too such as:
- Attending a Ceremony: Join local Remembrance Day ceremonies. Often held at war memorials, community centers, or schools, Remembrance Day ceremonies usually include moments of silence, wreath-laying, and speeches.
- Wearing a Poppy
Traditional Poppy Fund Poppy Offered on Amazon
Wear a red poppy, a symbol of remembrance, to show your support. Poppies are often distributed by the Royal Canadian Legion. From the last Friday in October till November 11th, poppies are offered free to anyone who would like to wear one and donations are collected. If no poppies are being offered in your area, you can make a donation and order a traditional poppy here on Amazon. The Poppy should be worn on the left side of the chest above the heart. If you see a Poppy on the ground, please pick it up and dispose of it respectfully. Donations to the Poppy fund are also gratefully accepted here online too. Funds raised through poppy donations are used to help improve veteran's lives through programs like "Leave the Streets Behind" which helps homeless veterans.
- Supporting Veterans' Organizations: Donate to or volunteer with organizations that support veterans and their families, such as the Royal Canadian Legion or Veterans House. Some Veterans' organizations run draws like this monthly50/50 draw by Veteran's House , or this "Grand in Your Hand" draw by the Omemee Legion.Here is a video explaining a bit more about the Veteran's House 50/50 draw from The Disability Channel
- Educating Others and Sharing Stories: Share stories of veterans like Tommy Prince with younger generations to keep their memories alive.
The Scout :Tommy Prince
This can be done through social media, school projects, or family gatherings.
