“Thank you for your efforts to remember,” said Mirasty to a small crowd Thursday on a morning the City was digging out from the first big snow of winter.
Mirasty said in his years with the RCMP he ended up stationed in communities across the country but “each Nov. 11 we took it as a very special day.”
It is a day where Mirasty said it is important to pause and say thank you to veterans and “to remember their service and sacrifice.”
Returning from the “horrors of war” veterans still found a way “to continue to serve their communities,” said Mirasty. The efforts of veterans to do good work for their community sets an example for their children who have continued contributing to community and country.
While Remembrance Day is about honouring veterans and those who still serve today, it is also an opportunity “to learn about history,” and how hard fought peace has been, said Mirasty.
It is also a chance “to honour the legacy of peace we have inherited” by helping to ensure it is maintained,” said Mirasty.
And, it is a day to dedicate oneself to Canada.
“You can contribute to your country in some way,” said Mirasty.
The Lt. Gov. then returned to those who have served.
“Thank you for what you have done and continue to do,” he said.
