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[smackdownhotel]

“In peace may they rest…lest we forget”

Happy Remembrance Day

[larimar]

Vancityreynolds

My grandfather was a guy who by all accounts, led a life of compassion, random acts of kindness and hard work. As a kid, he was homeless, yet managed to put himself through medical school, eventually becoming a doctor. If he saw someone with inadequate shoes, he bought them a new pair. He was always giving people stuff. But especially shoes. A holdover from his early winters spent freezing on the Canadian Prairies with hole-ridden leather boots.

When WWII ended, he gave his Mk2 helmet to his neighbour in Vancouver, a little kid from Germany named Harold. The boy and his parents kept in touch with my grandparents throughout the years, eventually losing touch in the early 60’s when the family moved back to Germany. In 2018, I was contacted by a guy living in the Black Forest in Germany. He said he had something valuable to give me. Something that belonged to me. It so happened I was heading to Berlin on a press tour for Deadpool 2. If he was willing to drive seven hours to Berlin, I could definitely find time to meet him for coffee. His name was Harold and he was in his late seventies. He wanted to return my grandpa’s helmet. He wanted nothing in exchange. More than anything, he passed on something else from my grandpa; a totally random, awesome and unexpected act of kindness. I never got to meet my grandfather because he died well before I was spat out into the world. I did get to meet Harold though.

[cabinetofoldsecretloves]

In Flanders Fields 3 of 3 by Annabelle & M Via Flickr: Well, sometimes something brilliantly beautiful stops you in your tracks. On my way home this evening, I came upon this beautiful display of Remembrance Day at the Old Clock in Kemptville. Even though Remembrance Day was different this year, this blanket of vibrant red poppies, each one handcrafted by someone who didn't forget, will forever remain with me. Thank you to Leeds Grenville Fibre Extravaganza. We will remember them.♥️ In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae

[whaletalesorg]

To all those who served and to all who continue to serve we thank you.⠀⠀ #LestWeForget #canadaremembers https://www.instagram.com/p/B4u0K7Ln_q5/?igshid=19tn0k6de5ucg

[sileas84]

[lapearl8]

#LestweForget🍁 #canadaremembers #ontario #weremember I REMEMBER🇨🇦

[consult2bond]

Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served. 🌺 May we never forget. May we always be grateful. Lest we forget. ❤️

[westeckwindows]

Today, We Remember

On this day, we join our neighbours in the United States in remembering the lives lost and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. Though we are separated by a border, we are united in grief, compassion, and the enduring hope for peace.