Remembrance

Our family always attends the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at Burnsland Cemetery on Spiller Road. Not only is there a personal connection, but one has no doubt about the sacrifices made when standing among the "crosses row on row". This is the home of the Military Field Of Honour and there are headstones of many soldiers, most of whom died during the Second World War.
Today was a bitterly cold one yet the honour guard stood, in their parade dress, unflinching in the freezing temperatures. It's a tradition for the troops to disperse during the ceremony and pay tribute to their fallen comrades, always a moving moment.
As well, on Thursday past there was a ceremony in this historical site that saw students and military personnel place a poppy on each of the headstones in what was called "No Stone Left Alone". A way for young people to have a tangible connection to those that served or serve on our behalf.
Perhaps we'll see you there at one of ceremonies these next year.