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Poppy recalls the flowering of Canada
The poppy as widely recognized as a symbol for soldiers who
died m battle, but for many Canadians the blood red flower also
signifies the spirit of Canadian unity, recalling a time when
Canadians were passionately united in a common cause
freedom.
That is when, many say, Canada truly became a nation. When
on foreign shores, soldieilt from Newfoundland to British
Columbia fought, suffered, and died together, and Canadians at
home pitched in to support them. And all for Canada.
It has become a tradition to pay tribute to those who died in
the two world wars by wearing a poppy, the flower that grows in
abundance in the fields of France and Belgium where Canadian
soldiers are buried.
But today there is another reason. Over the years Canada has
lost the spirit of unity forged .during that remarkable period.
What better occasion than Remembrance Day, November 11, to
recall that time when Canadians knew this country was worth
fighting for. When men and women of all ages, colours, religions
and regions of Canada recognized that together they could
overcome "forces which threatened to destroy their country and s
their future. That together they were invincible.
This message remains true today although the forces that
threaten our country once again, come from within. What should
be our response? There can be only one
We will stand united, as did those young Canadians who
believed so passionately in freedom. And, in tribute to their
sacrifices arid to demonstrate our belief in a united Canada, we
will remember to wear a poppy this, and every, Remembrance
Day.
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