Remembrance Day
Back with my family from the ceremonies this morning - weather was nicer than forecast, and the turnout was even greater than last year. The pipers, last post, flyby - the old vets, with the blind fellow and his guide dog still making it - the RCMP in their scarlet dress uniforms - the young cadet honour guard, standing motionless for almost an hour - and the minute of silence. A very moving experience.
A bit about the minute of silence:
A Pittance of Time
Click on "Video" at the top of the page.
There were over 60 wreaths laid this year - is this something that is done in the US as well?