Bravo Canadians. To me this is what Canadians are at heart - the other thing that sticks out are how many people wear Red Poppies in their lapel, not just on Rembembrance Day (Nov 11) but for weeks before or after, or whenever Canadian soldiers are in harms way. Maybe Americans have the rough equivalent with the ever-present US flag lapel pin we see in Congress, but it doesn't seem to have the strength or sincerity of the poppy.

Anyway, regardless of your politics, I hope we never forget the sacrifice of the fallen soldiers of all nations.