The Prime Minister of Canada has declared May 9, 2014, the National Day of Honour to recognise the important work done by our Forces' members in Afghanistan. People across Canada are planning a day to remember and honour those who died and to give thanks for the sacrifices of those who came back from serving their country over the past 12 years.
In all, 635 were wounded in action and 138 were killed in action. Many more were traumatized by what they experienced in that country. Countless family members were also affected.
Was it worth all the cost to Canadians and the personal sacrifice of our troops and their families? Our senior politicians and military chiefs say that it was, helping the local people to decide the future of their country. I wonder how many of the people directly affected (here in Canada and over there in Afghanistan) would agree with them.
My heartfelt thanks go to the families and loved ones of the Canadian soldiers who gave their lives so that others can experience some form of free speech and equality. The sacrifice our soldiers have made hopefully will affect and help the average Afghani now and in the future.
Good thoughts and good questions. May 9 will be a day for all of us to pause, reflect and thank our armed forces. We also hope the Afghan people will have hope for their future-especially the children.
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