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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-12-18, Page 16How often this tragedy have happened. I think people and lived dowere through tti gakhen hpor: months, and some of them in concentration camps knowing whether they wo come ]cope. outly haalitve, a trm living only` nd experience it must have b.• when the war was over and t were set free to return hom Our country is a land of u opportunities, a land of 1)1* watoidmaenlalenidt all of tfhreisedarolw wen . Men t fight and protect our cou tr the world wars. They felt t country was worth fighting f, If these men had so mu hi . and courage, are we letting t' down by a lack of love consideration? Very oft think only of ourselves. would have happened if themselves? We have a men would have taken homey e mel attitude and thought only` where we can obs remembrance in freedom. Du the world wars the Cana. soldiers were respected highly, and to this day still I this high respect everywhere,, must not ruin this image encourage it. We must keep high standard. Everyday of lives we hear of riots, strikes murders. If we can't get our own country, I fear these may have died in vain.We all work together as one w' country and overcome our fa because of the sacrifices mad- us. The message remembr.' has for me is "We should not remember these cou ag: people on November the 11th, on everyday of our lives. We them something, our live died that we might live" f so ify ye- th' • • ,s is 92) • 1441;44:rigierimeig-N••• NZ* - • t ip 887-9001 BRUSSELS Tt Bulova Watches Diamonds Ladies' and Gent's Rings Pendants and Earrings 517 —CHRISTMAS DRAW WINNERS — 1st.IVI.B. McCutcheon, RR 4, Brussels 2nd M. Stute, RR 4, Brussels 3rd E. E.Warwick, Brussels GUS' JEWELLERY tj IP" ;II>, — • .„,0 stle Yee absolu Painless 1110.00 Includes stainless steel keepers .. ........ Just droll In, or for aOpointnient,, . GEORGE OF BRUSSELS HAIR STYLING BRUSSELS PHONE 887-6751 5 Season's Greetings And BeSt Wishes g To All Our Clients Prize winners tell what Remembrance Day mean A November 11th, knowing that her uncle and grandfather were wounded in *action in the same war; But most of all the grief she shares with my grandmother, over the death of a brother and son, in World War H. There is a song about "The Letter Edged in Black." To many people it is just another song. To my mother, grandmother and all their family and to many more people, some right here in our own community and throughout the nation, it means much more. To these people it means, someone dear to them has, like Jesus Christ; also given their lives for us that we may live Should we forget? "NO" - - because as we think and remember Jesus as our Saviour, we also think of the people who died for us, whether they were black, white, red or yellow, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles, because like Jesus they died for us, that we may live. And live we must for them in peace and remembrance, because if we forget, all the suffering, and blood shed would be for nothing. On November 11th and through the year I hope as I grow day by day, I will pray day by day for peace, and love. When we stand in our church I hope all children and teenagers will join me in prayer for peace and love and understanding of our fellow men and neighbouring countries, so that we and our--- children will not have to suffer losses in another war. It is up to us as future Canadians to know that some one somewhere gave his life for us and for our free country of Canada. We - can't afford to forget. The Committee ,charge ,of the Sa Claus Parade sin- eerely—thank all thc• r: in any way, hel ed to bring Santa Claus th BrusSe Thank. Yo in It is hard for young children to understand what Remembrance Day is all about. The Canadian Legion. in Brussels understands. this and in an attempt to give young people a chance to learn about the Day and understand it's significance, the Legion sponsors an essay and poetry contest every year. The first prize winners' writings have been sent on to the Legion Zone level for further competition but the second and third prize winners are reprinted below. First prize winners were Miriam Lichty for poetry and Brenda Knight for her essay. Both will be published when judging is over. (2nd; REMEMBRANCE DAY (by Darwin McCutcheon) Remembrance Day is here again, The day we dedicate to men Who gave their lives. When troubles rose in foreign lands, They quickly formed .in armoured bands And sailed across the sea. Their ships sailed far to the distant shore, And all around were the signs of war Yet they didnt flee. Bombs exploded all around their feet, Hour after hour the enemy they did meet And still they marched on. Ditches were dug, a stand was made, Their dead fellow men to rest were laid Their courage unending. The enemy were driven into the hills, Though some men sickened with fever and chills They held their ground. Soon it was time to end it all, The enemy weakened, they broke through the wall The end was in sight. The war was over, peace had been won, The number lost were far more than one They died for peace. This peace was for us to enjoy today, It's sad to think that to rest they lay Unable to partake of it. So November 11th is set aside, That we may honour those who died And remember them. (3rd Prize) Remember with Feeling (By Danna Willis) Our feelings are very important, In this country of youth and age, Where we all have the priviledge To earn our daily wage. A feeling Of remembering, As we March behind soldier Of the death of all the Who died to save our land. A feeling of pride in our school and church Where we're taught to- forgive each other, A feeling of hope that some day soon Men will live together like brothers. (2nd. prize) Lest We Forget (by Louise Alcock) "Lest We Forget" - what does it mean? To many of us younger children this is a question which we have to ask our parents, grandparents and even for some of us, our great grandparents. Upon inquiring I find out that long before my time we had two world wars. Most of us have had family, like father, grandfathers, great grandfathers and uncles and aunts it' the war. The first world war was fought from 1914 until 1918. In December 1939 the Canadian government sent the first Canadian Division overseas. In the second World War, over .687,000 men and women served our forces. It was made up of army, navy and air forces. Our Red Cross also served an important part in the war, caring for and comforting the wounded and dying comrades. On September 11, 1939 the German army began pouring into Poland. Adolph Hitler was the German Leader• . By 1941 the war became world-wide and more Canadians were called to war.The Sign of Uncle Sam in United States in Red, White and Blue - said - "We want You Now." Many young men joined the forces. Some teenagers, aware of the danger to Canada coming under the German flag lied about their ages and joined the Canadian Armed Forces. Minister and doctors alike joined the forces to bring spiritual and medical comfort for our fighting boys. So lest we forget today, I hope we never forget. As a growing teenager, I understand, I hope, some of the things it means, as I watch on November I 1 th the pride that shines in my father's eyes, knowing back in the first world war his father and my grandfather fought for the freedom of his country and ours. Then he returned home safe to raise his sons and daughters in a free and wonderful country we call Canada. But as I watch the joy in my father, 1 can also understand the sadness in my mother's heart as she stands in remembrance on I stand at the cenotaph glancing from veteran, to cripple watching tears roll down their grieving wrinkled faces, Whom did they lcAe? A friend? A relative? Man y of them bear scars of the war. Some of them missing an arm or leg, using a chair for locomotion. How different their lives would have been if they had not been in the war. What they must have gone through! How fortunate we are as Canadians, that these men and women were brave and willing to go so far away and risk their lives to stop the enemy before they reached Canadian soil. They saved us from the horror, pain, and the suffering of having a war fought in our country. "0 Lord, we thank thee for the joy of living ... for freedom ... for friends"... The sounding of the "Last Post" must take them back to the battle fields, the terrifying tremble of the earth, the screams of those dying, those brave men. I then imagine I am in a small, quiet house. A lady is cooking over a stove. Two small children are playing silently on the floor with some kittens. There is a knock at the door. The mother scurries quickly towards the door. All I can hear is "I'm very sorry ma'am, if there is anything I can do I will surely do it". The door quietly closes. The mother is weeping. She, steps slowly towards the children, then brings them the horrifying news, "Your daddy is dead", then runs to her room. BROWNIES Getting Ready for Christmas!! Brownies opened with the brownie ring and then started their Christmas Project. Each 'brownie made a small gift with the help of four mothers. Brownies and Leaders would like to thank thoSe mothers for helping. Business was discussed and than we closed with brownie taps. Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Post Want Ads. Dial Brussels 887-6641. 1 II oh to ye 2. ED ,r 1ST. S sels yon Da B. RAYE orris T lbs alton, ec.: ec. 1 ec. ec. IC LOB hat urn phor Wor FIR; UB 3c p FIR; UB Mir 0) IR' MAI NP ON AR 25 SI (3rd prize) Does Remembrance Day have a Message? (By Carol' Wheeler) "0 Canada, our home and native land" ...Canadians sing this whole-heartedly, with pride, often not remembering the thousands of young and old, who died in battle, fighting for freedom. Some, those who lost a son, or husband or friend, remember grieving over their losses of love.Did they die in vain? What was this freedom they battled for? "Thou Shalt Not Kill". Should they have followed this commandment and had a livelihood of slavery, or fought for their country? A feeling of shame for our waste For the way we live and eat; While others are cold and hungry , We have food and heat. 14—THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 18, 1974