Remembrance Day: A moment of Reflection.

November 11th is a day of pause. A day of stillness. A day where Canadians gather in schools, community halls, and cenotaphs across the country to remember.

Remembrance Day isn’t about one generation, one war, or one community. It’s about recognizing the countless men and women who have stood in service of something greater than themselves, and the families who carried the weight of sacrifice alongside them.

At 11:00 a.m., when the country falls quiet, we give space to memory. The memory of grandparents and great-grandparents who returned with stories too heavy to tell. The memory of those who never came home. The memory of peacekeepers, soldiers, medics, and all who put on a uniform and stepped into harm’s way for the good of others.

This is not just history. It is living gratitude.

As we wear our poppies this November, we’re reminded of how fragile peace is — and how much it matters to safeguard it. We’re reminded that courage does not always look like grand acts, but often quiet resilience. We’re reminded to take care of one another, because the freedom to live ordinary lives is something many before us gave up.

On this day, may we teach our children why we stand silently, why we lay wreaths, and why we pause. May we honour the veterans among us and listen to their stories. May we reflect not only on what was lost, but also on what we’ve been given — the chance to live, to love, and to remember.

Lest we forget.