This year marked the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. I knew it was long ago, but realizing that the anniversary of the battle is almost as old as my great gram passed me by until I stopped to think about it.
Thousands of Canadians were killed in this battle, and where they once fought now stands a monolithic memorial that I one day want to go visit.
To think that Canada was still a fairly young nation (only 50 years old), and achieved such a feat is both impressive, awe inspiring, but sad too as you know so many young Canadians were killed in this battle, and about 66 000 in total throughout the course of the First World War.
All I ask is this. Remember our heritage, where we came from, and what this country did for a friend at such a young age. Always remember Vimy Ridge.
For more on Vimy Ridge:
Follow the link to the Veteran Affairs Canada website
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/memorials/ww1mem/vimy
For more on Canada's roles in the First and second World Wars, please refer to my series "11 Days of Remembrance" located under November 2011.
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