In Canada as well as in other British Commonwealth countries today is Remembrance Day – in the United States it is called Veteran’s Day.
No matter where you live or what you call it, November 11th, the anniversary of the armistice that officially ended World War I, is the day that many of us stop to pay tribute to all those who served and sacrificed on our behalf.
If you missed it in previous years you can read this previous post about Why We Wear the Poppy.
This year I thought I’d share this silent tribute in the form of a television ad from our major national telecom supplier Bell Canada. The ad which also ran last year at this time is a modern take on connecting with the past and though not a word is spoken, this one gets me choked up every single time.
My fellow Canadians on here have surely all seen this before, but for anyone who hasn’t, well, get the tissues ready:
Thank you to all who serve.
Very nice, thank you for sharing
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Thank you for sharing this Norm. With each passing year, I fear collective forgetting, so it’s lovely to see such a beautiful reminder.
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Thanks Su. Collective forgetting is what I fear too.
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Reblogged this on Norm 2.0 and commented:
In a world that feels increasingly divided by the rise of Populism and the threats it poses to democracies everywhere, forgetting and failing to head the lessons of the past is very real and present danger. Let us never forget the carnage we cause when we let hatred and fear of others consume our better selves….
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When I was a child my parents were almost obsessive about all of us wearing a red poppy on what my father referred to as Armistice Day. Now I rarely see a red poppy for sale. This film, however, might even be a better reminder of the sacrifices.
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Thank you Norm
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Luckily I always have tissues in my pockets.
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Reblogged this on Wanderlust and Wonderment and commented:
Norm posted this wonderful tribute, guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes!
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That is a real tear jerker, Norm! Thanks for posting it!
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It is indeed. And thanks for the reblog 🙂
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Just wonderful, Norm. Thanks.
janet
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Thanks Janet 🙂
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I reread your Why We Wear the Poppy post. I’ll reread it again next year. Thanks, Norm.
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Thank you!
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With tears jetting down both sides of my cheeks, I say thank you, Norm, for this posting. Cher xo
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Yeah, it gets me every year too 🙂
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I had never seen it before, Norm; thank you so much for posting it! Cher xo
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Aw. … I have a little something in my eye… *sniff sniff*
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Thanks Tara 🙂
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At first I was kind of grumpy, like maybe that girl should get off her phone and talk to her mother. Haha…but then when the dude took the pressed poppy out of the envelope, it was Niagara fall over here.
Sweet, very sweet.
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Come to think of it, I had a similar reaction the first time I saw it too. Clued-out kid glued to her damn phone…oops not so fast Mr. Judgmental 😉
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To teach without words is a skill. Sometimes an art. This is wonderful. Thank you.
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Very true – it is an art. Thanks for the kind words and welcome 🙂
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This was so poignant, Norm. I admire, respect and honor those who serve their countries. I am touched by stories, moved by films and cannot believe the sacrifices people willingly give in this service.
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Some of the stories that come out at this time of year are amazing aren’t they? The sense of service and the willingness to sacrifice…humbling.
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You are right very powerful, we owe them so much!
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It’s important to stop and say thank you once in a while and also to remember just how lucky we are 🙂
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So very true
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Thank you for sharing this Norm. Absolutely beautiful.
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Thanks Lynn 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this. I have also now shared this on Facebook. It was very moving.
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Thanks for the FB share Charles, I’m glad to hear you were moved 🙂
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It is a beautiful, thoughtful, and evocative little film.
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Thank you for this!!!
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You’re very welcome – glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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I had not seen this before and you were right. Tears flowed …
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You hadn’t? They’ve been running it consistently for the past few weeks on CTV, CBC, Global and even TSN. It got me a few more times yesterday too 🙂
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Of course soon after I read your post I saw the ad at least 4 times!
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Thank you Norm! Very moving…
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Thank you – glad you were moved 🙂
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Love this post, Norm.
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Thank you Dan 🙂
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We stand in a testament to those that cannot.
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Beautifully said – thank you 🙂
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You need a ‘Love’ button for this post. Very special, Norm, and I definitely needed a tissue. 🙂
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Thanks Judy – it ran on TV here all this week and it got me just about every time 🙂
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One of the most powerful TV commercials I’ve seen, Norm.
Thanks for sharing it on this special day.
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It is powerful isn’t it? Thank you my friend 🙂
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Oh Norm, you big softie…
Bikerchick57 sent me to you on an errand to find a blue frog to click. I initially failed that task but came across this instead and am pleased I did. Thanks and best wishes on this poignant day.
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Thank you Phil and welcome 🙂
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Wow a truly powerful film.
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I agree – thank you Victor 🙂
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