For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Good morning everyone! Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada. A day to remember those men and women who fought and died that we might enjoy the freedom we have today. It began the 11th hour, the 11th day, the 11th month when World War I ended. Originally called Armistice Day, it was changed to Remembrance Day in 1931. The poppy has become a symbol of that remembrance that we wear before and up to Remembrance Day. The poppy pictured above came from a seed of a poppy from Flander’s Fields. My dad served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He joined the Air Force in 1941 when he was 19. Other relatives also served in both World War I and World War II. Not all came back. We should never forget those who fought for our freedom, and those who still serve to keep our freedom.
The top three pics are my dad, the second three are my uncle, great uncle (WWI) and my dad with his friend. The bottom pic shows my dad and others in their barrack. Thank you for joining me in this very short tribute for the very brave men and women who served and are serving, for our freedom. These men and women who served in the last World Wars also came back and helped rebuild our nation for us.
LEST WE FORGET
Steve and Muffin.
©2020 Steve McLeod.
Thank your Dad for his service. I had family who were in WWII. They were among all the best from Canada, England, and all Allied Forces from around the World.
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That’s great to hear James! Have a wonderful evening!
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Thank you Steve ! It is now 5:20 AM here in Alberta. I am awake and decided a tea is required before crawling back into my bed again. Have a fun filled Thursday out there Steve !!
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Wow, you’re up early! I enjoy getting up early in summer, but in winter it’s hard because it’s still dark. Thanks James, enjoy your day as well!😀😺🌞☕☕
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Yes, at times I am awake at weird hours. Then I end up sleeping all afternoon. Have a super Thursday Steve and Muffin!!
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You too James!😀😺
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Thank you Steve and Muffin !
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Yes, Remember. Thank you.
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Thank you for reading francefougere!
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Yes, we need to remember the sacrifice of each person in the two world wars !
Too bad that the Covid virus put a stop to all the parades, etc….lovely poppy and the memories of family in the wars ! ☕️☕️🌺✈️
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Yes indeed, thanks for stopping by to take a look!😀😺
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Waw amezing
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Thank you so much!
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Oh my goodness, Steve! I so enjoyed and loved this! Thank you for sharing your family’s service with us! My hand is off in honor of them! 🎩
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Thank you very much for stopping by and your kind words Renee! Have a wonderful evening!😀😺🌙
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And the same to you! 😴
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No we should never forget them. Do you look like your dad? He’s cute 😁
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Everyone says I look like him. Thanks!😁😹
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Thank you Sir Steve for sharing this great post.
Our heroes still fighting to keep our freedom and secure our lives.
Much blessings for them 💕
Have a great day with Muffin
My blessings and love for you both 😊🤗
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Thank you so much Saba for your kind words that truly warm my heart!😊😻
How is Sweetie’s grandkitten doing?😻😺
Muffin and I had a great playtime, now she’s napping.
Have a very wonderful day Saba!😀😺😻🌞
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My pleasure 🤗
Her grandkitten has started to bite feet😹😻
Have a blessed day.
Hope you are feeling well 🤗😻😊
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Meow, meow!=ooooo, feet biter, ooooo, beautiful grandkitten! Lots hugs!😹😹😻😻
Have a most wonderful day Saba! I am having a good day today! I hope you are as well!😀😺😻🌞
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Today we have rescued three kittens🤗
Am trying to feel well.
This changing weather has been halting my health 🤧😷🤒
Stay blessed 🤗😊😺
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3 kittens! That’s so nice!😺😻
Yes, I find that changing weather can really affect my health too, especially the change from autumn to winter.😬😱🤕🤒🥺
I pray you will feel much better soon Saba!😀😺😸😻😻🌞☕☕
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Thank you for your blessings 🤗
Kittens were crying for their mother. We managed to feed them little bit.
Take care 😊😺😊
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I hope the little kittens will do well!😀😺😻
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😺😊😻
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