At our school Remembrance Day assembly this year, our special guest was a former student of mine who served two terms in Afghanistan. In assemblies while he was on active duty overseas, he was always forefront of my mind, and I prayed that we were not going to hear his name on the news. On this Remembrance Day, I’m thankful for the safe return of our many young men and women who are working to protect those who need them in war ravaged countries, as well as those serving to help the citizenry in Canada during disasters.
War is stupid and nasty and I wish it wasn’t sometimes necessary. Sometimes someone has to stand up for those who need help. We can’t close our eyes to ‘man’s inhumanity to his fellow man.’ I’m thankful for folks like Drew who are willing to answer the call, and even more thankful that they come home safely.
My favorite song for this time of the year is Eric Vogel’s “Green Fields of France.” It’s an anti-war song, but it’s a beautiful one. This is quite a nice version. I don’t know anything about the duet, but she sounds Irish to me, or at least she sings with a lovely Irish lilt! Enjoy…
Shawn L. Bird 