Remembrance Day: A time to bring to mind or keep in mind

Club member Paul Clifford gave a thoughtful, educational and timely overview of Remembrance Day. Started in 1916 by an army padre for the Unknown Soldier Cenotaph the day was designed to give us the opportunity to express collective grief and gratitude. Paul gave a history of the various cenotaphs throughout the world and reminded us that although we collectively honour the dead and living members of our military on this day, we should keep them in mind every day. Paul talked about the major wars, police actions and conflicts of our military but he also reminded us of all those everyday folks who supported the war efforts through their factory or farm labours. The recent loss of two Canadian soldiers (one from Hamilton) on home soil by terrorists reminded us that remembering to remember is heightened when things happen close to home.  Following Paul's presentation many club members told short personal stories as they remembered.