Michaëlle Jean

nov
09
2006

Le jour du souvenir

Le gouverneur général du Canada est également commandant en chef des Forces canadiennes. Dans l’exercice de mes fonctions, je côtoie nos militaires, je suis à l’écoute de leur engagement, j’admire leur total dévouement et leur courage, notamment dans des situations aussi difficiles et périlleuses que celles qu’ils affrontent en Afghanistan. J’ai à cœur de soutenir aussi leurs familles et leurs proches qui me parlent en toute confiance de leurs réalités et de leurs inquiétudes. Dans les meilleurs moments comme dans les plus difficiles, j’estime qu’il est de mon devoir de les accompagner.

Jamais depuis la Deuxième Guerre mondiale et la guerre de Corée, la population canadienne n’a été aussi inquiète pour ses soldats. Cette année a été marquée par de nombreux deuils au sein de nos troupes. Nous penserons à eux le cœur serré en même temps que nous nous souviendrons de ces milliers d’hommes et de femmes qui, avant eux, ont aussi donné leur vie et leur jeunesse pour faire triompher la liberté et la paix sur la tyrannie et la folie meurtrière. Ils méritent toute notre reconnaissance.

Le BloGG d’aujourd’hui est l’occasion d’ouvrir le dialogue avec les soldats et leurs familles.

7 Commentaires

I feel very proud that Canadians are helping the fight for freedom. I believe that it is our duty to respect our fellow "man". My nephew has been in the Armed Forces for many years now. With him going overseas all the time, gives me a sense of sharing our freedom. The men and women serving overseas certainly need our support all the time. Waterloo, Ontario
milleville - 9 novembre 2006 - 05:24:39
My family, although not a military family today, fought in both World Wars. If it were not for an excellent History Teacher in High School I would not have had my interest piqued to continue this area of study. For far too long our history books have remained silent on the history of our past warfare as a Nation. The Veterans were reluctant to speak, the memories too painful. It is only within the last few years that we have become more aware of our Past and our need to preserve it. I encourage all of you who know of anyone in the Services to record the events and memories to honour the men and women of the Commonwealth. A colleague and myself have prepared two websites to honour two battalions of WW1, www.54thbattalioncef.ca and www.102ndbattalioncef.ca so that others will learn of the sacrifices made on our behalf. It is due to our history that we grow as a Nation. Record it and honour it so that future generations do not forget. Nelson, B.C.
parogers - 10 novembre 2006 - 11:30:56
This is my effort to grasp our history of service and loss on Remebrance Day.

There Is A Time

That during a hard metal rain
in a field of mud in France
the day ends

That his mother
throws her apron across her face
telegram still in her hand

That her husband plugs his ears
at Manitoba airbase,
as the cargo plane arrives

That a Canadian child,
from south-east Asia
dark eyes, white blouse,
recites, In Flanders fields...

That brides grown old,
sing on a train to Halifax
how far it is to Tipperary

That your poppy
pricks you twice
right through your coat

That each year,
for sixty seconds,
nothing is taken for granted.
rgcancaster - 10 novembre 2006 - 11:38:10
Remembrance Day has always been a difficult day for me. I just came home from Sisler High School's Remembrance Day Ceremonies, and during that ceremony, I was moved to tears. I truly appreciate the sacrifice that our soldiers have given for our freedom: soldiers past, soldiers present, and soldiers future. They demonstrate a courage that I must admit I cannot display, despite my love for Canada. Their bravery must be remembered.

I would like to say that remembrance does not have to be about speeches and ceremonies and monuments. The truest form of remembrance that we can offer is wearing that small red flower over our heart and simply saying "Thank you".

From the bottom of my heart and being, I would like to thank all those who have risked and layed down their lives to make Canada the great country that it is.
janraei - 10 novembre 2006 - 02:58:09
I would like to congratulate our defenders of freedom. I retired from the CF after 16.5 years service and have stood proud all my life on remembrance day to salute our fallen comrades and pray for our troops safe return. The soldier has volunteered to represent Canada in some of the worst places in the world and is proud of his/her commitment to our freedom, we owe it to our Military to support their efforts every day because they are making the supreme sacrifice for us. Wear your poppies, wear your ribbons, show your support on remembrance day and every day until they return from harms way, because the military are stablizing the region so our children will not have to. Thank you for your sacrifice, lest we forget.
Winnipeg - 11 novembre 2006 - 12:03:22
When I hear that more troops are going to Afghanistan it tears me apart. The men and woman in our Armed Forces and in our Diplomatic Corps lay their lives on the line every day, all over the world. I know what it is to fear for their safety.

Mine are not just empty words: I understand the pain of having a loved one come home in a flag-draped coffin. I wish I could do something so that no-one else ever need feel the pain I feel, but I can not.

For those whose loved ones are serving in other countries, my prayers are with you and those you hold dear. For those who, like me, have lost a loved one, please know that you, too, are thought of and remembered and prayed for.

I have now, and will always have, the utmost respect for our troops. I pray for the best of everything for them. While I do not understand why this war --- or any war --- has to be fought, I do support the efforts being made to create a safer, kinder and more peaceful world.

On this Remembrance Day and always, God bless you all.

Doreen J. Young, Proud Mother of Private Richard Green, 3PPCLI,
and Silver Cross Mother
Ladybug - 11 novembre 2006 - 02:20:33
On Sept. 18, 2006, I had two uniformed members of the military at my door. They were there to inform our family that our son Pte. David Robert James Byers had been killed that morning. It is a day that we will never forget.
Remembrance day will always have a new meaning to our family, one we can not explain.
Our hearts go out to all the other families who have also lost a loved one overseas.
We wish our troops over there a safe return home.
Jane, John, Nathan, and Alan Byers, Parents and brothers of Pte David Robert James Byers.
Jane Byers - 15 novembre 2006 - 12:00:40

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