Oshawa:
Branches 43 and 637 of the Royal Canadian Legion are holding a Remembrance Day parade and service, beginning at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph in Memorial Park, at Simcoe and John Sts.
Discovering your roots: Honour the brave men and women in your family tree
I'm always proud to pin my poppy onto my jacket every November. Remembrance Day is when we really get to say thank you to the Canadians, past and present, who have served in the armed forces for all they have given up for us. And in particular, it's a holiday to reflect and remember those Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country. By wearing a poppy this November, we honour their courage and pledge to remember their role in our national history.
That's why I'm always surprised that so many Canadians are unaware of the military connections in their ancestry.
My husband has a military hero in his family tree, and my daughter and son- in-law are both in the military. I'm extremely proud of the life my daughter and her husband have chosen to live - proud to call myself their mother. One of the best ways I can honour their dedication is by making sure they are never forgotten and putting their story in my family's tree.
This November, take a moment to discover if your family has any historic military connections. You could find a registered war grave detailing the circumstances of death and next-of-kin of an ancestor. Additionally, you could find Attestation papers that indicate their willingness to serve, and personal details, such as birthplace, age and regimental number.
By adding the information you discover about your ancestors onto an online family tree, you can share your discoveries with other family members and ensure that future generations will never forget them, either. To get started, consider taking advantage of the free access to all Canadian military collections, available on Ancestry.ca from Nov. 9 through 13.
When I take my minute of silence on Nov. 11, I will be honouring all the soldiers in my family tree - including my daughter. I have assured that their duty to this country will always be remembered, and it would be wonderful if you did the same.
I can truly say that I am a proud Canadian and willing to give respect and honor to the men and women who paid the price with their own life for my independence and freedom here in Canada, may you have internal peace in our Heavenly Fathers Kingdom in the days to come may you always be remembered and given respect that is so rightfully yours.
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