It is that time of year once again that we pause and reflect on our Aboriginal Veterans in the Spirit of Remembrance. We remember all those who fought, were wounded and we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in countless battles and conflicts where we stood shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters of Canada prior to and beyond Confederation. We as First Nations, Metis & Inuit have a great deal to be proud of for the services paid to this great country. As Aboriginals we have served in all conflicts with dignity, pride, integrity, loyalty and courage. From the War of 1812, where we were the deciding factor for moving Canada to nationhood, we have taken part in all wars and conflicts and we have been a part of peacekeeping and peacemaking operations, standing side by side with our non-Aboriginal brothers and sisters.
During our service we were equal. We shared the hardships and the good times as soldiers, sailors and airmen and women. We volunteered for service with the crown and proved our tenacity, will to win and will to succeed in all operations. We did and continue the legacy of our ancestors as proud and gifted warriors. For those who we lost we solemnly remember them and will continue to honour them through our spiritual prayers to Creator. Words cannot console those feelings of loss of those who died during the horrors of war they will never be forgotten. We also offer words to all of those whom we stood side by side and we are proud to call thgose brothers and sisters our comrades in arms.
It is this time of the year that we must put all political differences and issues aside and that we not engage in any political rhetoric during this extremely important day. We cannot lose the focus on exactly what this day means and the importance of Remembering all Veterans both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal. I ask everyone to join with me on Remembrance Day as well honour our brave warriors who never came home and we ask the Creator to take their souls into his care in the Spirit World.
