It was MC'd by Major-General Richard Rohmer (Retired), Premier Dalton McGuinty also spoke. It was my first time ever being at a Remembrance Day ceremony at Queen's Park.
I was rather surprised how close we were able to get ( within 30 feet of the podium ) , I guess I just expected a bit more visible security.
It was a great way for me to remember and give support to those who have fought for Canada in many ways over the years. I remember as a kid in elementary school going into the gymnasium at school to remember the Canadian soldiers who had fought in different wars. Even though my grandfather was a pilot in the Canadian air force I never gave much thought to it back then. I know growing up as a kid Canada really hadn't been involved in any kind of conflict that really made much news anyway. My grandfather and I never spoke about his time serving in the air force and what all he had seen. Thinking back I wish I was more brave to ask him to tell me a few stores about it.
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