Honour and Privilege
It was a difficult few minutes around 8:10 this morning when the Doc and Woody Show aired a montage of listener messages to our veterans on this solemn morning.As we ran the underscore music and launched the 2 and a half minute tribute that Doc assembled (I had not heard this yet), it quickly became evident that this was not the hackneyed "thank a vet" posture but, rather, a more personal reflection.
Callers spoke of their fathers and grandfathers, children read poems and recited songs they had learned and young and old alike delivered their heartfelt appreciation for those who paid the ultimate price - who made the ultimate sacrifice for the ultimate purpose: Freedom and democracy. And to those that returned, the words were direct; thank you for your bravery, for your service... and for coming home.
Yesterday, Randall Moore made the trip to Alta Vista station with hundreds of other grateful Canadians to greet the Veteran's Train which made the trek from Halifax to participate in the national ceremonies this morning in Ottawa. Randall spoke of the pride and emotion experienced by everyone in attendance. Young children asked for autographs and adults fought back tears as they extended their arms to deliver one of the most grateful handshakes they would share in their lifetimes. And the veterans. In this, the year of the veteran, they marveled at and humbly accepted the outpouring of respect and appreciation. Respect and appreciation so richly deserved.
I will know that feeling Randall spoke of in a little more than an hour from now as I and Mrs. Woody attend the Centrepointe ceremonies where my wife will be laying the wreath on behalf of our riding association. Our president, Richard Fromm, would normally perform this duty but is out of town with the passing of his father-in-law. (Our deepest condolences to Karen and the entire family)
As Vice President, my lovely wife, is humbled by what we both regard as an honour and an esteemed privilege to step forward to pay our respects and express our thanks to our most cherished citizens: Our veterans.
posted by Woodman at 11/11/2005 09:40:00 AM
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