Trevor Miller
The best way to honour our veterans is to see to it that when our government decides to make new ones, it is for good reasons and not just a matter of politics.
As well, the deplorable state of Veterans Affairs should shame any politicians who claim to “support our troops” with a bumper sticker while defunding programs and shutting offices that are supposed to see to the needs of our soldiers.
It’s all well and good to wear a poppy and take a moment of silence on the 11th, but our government needs to start walking the walk, because the talk is ringing hollow these days.
Trevor Miller is a local writer and essayist.
Doreen Murray
Remembrance Day should be honoured for the importance it played in the history of our country. Wars are what shaped Canada in many ways, and as such this day should be singled out as a national holiday.
Younger children should receive a broader education as to the import of Remembrance Day. Could our vets, young and old, spend one day to share their story with kids in a way that resonates with them? It could be as simple as visiting schools and giving each child a poppy.
In the words of our National Anthem, our veterans did indeed “stand on guard for thee.” For this I thank you all.
Doreen Murray is a semi-retired businesswoman.
Ken Mansell
I am glad to have taken part in Flin Flon Remembrance Service last week. The Legion put on a great day for the veterans and their community.
The Community Hall was packed, as was the Legion after the service.
Interest in November 11 seems to have grown this year. There are many reasons, but homegrown terrorism and the recent ISIS threat to world peace no doubt are partly responsible.
We value our veterans even more when our peace is threatened.
Ken Mansell is a retired Flin Flonner.
