The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-01-07, Page 5.16
Legion essay
The Poppy
By Tara Thacker
To remember those who fought to keep
our country free, we should think of the
beautiful red poppy.
In Flander's Fields these poppies grew
and now are bought to be pinned on your
clothing above your heart.
Poppies are a symbol of love and peace,
but it was a struggle in the years of the
war. Many people were upset but now the
poppy makes many people happy and glad
that their friends and families are
reme bered by a friendly red poppy.
A oppy says a lot. Just by looking at it,
you can tell it is a sliecial flower grown
especially for the men that were at war.
There were many countries involved and
some people don't understand that many
people were killed trying to protect us. If
you look out on your country -side, you
don't see fences and gates dividing our
familes up. I'd say those men gave us the
best protection they could give and all of
them did a fine job. .
The poppy all makes it come to life with
a symbol of love and happiness. So if you
see an elderly man or woman on the street
and for no reason at all they give you a lit-
tle smile, they " likely are happy you, are
wearing your poppy. They likely
remember a sad face that went off to war
and are, glad you remember too.
winners
Tara Thacker
Tara, 11, Grade student at Lucknow
Central P blic Sch 1, placed first in the
Royal C nadian. Legion Remembrance
Day writing contest in the Junior essay
competition. Her essay was called "The
Poppy".
Why Should I Remember Canada's War
Dead°
By Robert Hamilton
Why should I remember war and its vic-
tims? Why should I remember, I wasn't
even born when the war was fought?
When I recall many good times with my
family and friends, I realize people living
in other countries are not so lucky as we. I
now • know that the Canadian soldiers
fought to keep Canada free. We are free to
say what we wish without fearing punish-
ment from the government. We also have
freedom of religion where we can worship
as we choose. At election time, Canadian
people can vote to choose a new govern-
ment to look after their nation's business.
Some other counties around the world
don't have that advantage.
Although I sometimes hate to get up and
trudge off to school each day, I realize how
fortunate I am to be able to learn. Some
other children in other areas of the world
have no schools to attend and grwo up not
being able to read and write. In Canada,
we have the freedom to think for ourselves
and to choose what line of work we wish to
do in the future.
Now that I realize the great oppor-
tunities Canada offers its people, I know I
must remember the sacrifices of the Cana-
dian soldiers.
I always look forward to special occa-
sions. each year- such as -birthdays and
Christmas when my family gathers
together. Suddenly I think of the families
of the war victims. How sad they must feel
when not every member of the family can
enjoy happy times with them. A husband
or a grandfather did not return to Canada
but instead lies buried in a European
cemetery forgotten. Still others remain in
hospitals suffering from the injuries of the
war and are separated from their loved
ones.
As a 12 -year-old Canadian boy, I am pro-
ud to enjoy all the advantages our country
has to offer. When I play "0 Canada" with
the '8chool band at the cenotaph on
November llth, its words will have a
special meaning for me as I remember
why we have this special Remembrance
service.
Robert Hamilton
Robert, 11, a Grade 7 student at Lucknow
Central Public School, placed first in the
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance
Day writing contest in the Intermediate
essay competition. His essay was called
"Why should I Remember Canada's War
Dead".
LIBERAL ASSOCIATION IORGANIZING MEETING
The Provincial Liberal Riding Association of Huron will hold organizing
meetings at Auburn Community Hall, Thursday, :January 8 at 8 P.M. for the
Townships of East and West Wawanosh, Colborne, Hullett, Grey and Morris.
Members of the association or anyone interested in becoming a member are
urged to attend. Hon. black Riddell and members of the Riding Association
Executive will be pres nt.
A similar organizing meeting will be held for the Brussels area at the Brussels
Library, Saturday, January 10 at 2 RM. for those who find that time and loca-
tion more convenient. Mr. Riddell and members of the executive will be pre-
sent at the Brussels' meeting. Joe Hogan,President, Huron (Prov.) Liberal
Association.
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President, Huron (Prov.)
Liberal Association
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