Abide

I decided to present a Pinocchio meter to measure the amount of Bull Crap coming out of Canada’s Liberal Government.

“Canada has the best GDP growth in the G7” – so says Squeaky Champaign, Canada’s Finance Minister.

“Yes Mr. Speaker, this is true.”

Liar, liar, pants on fire. My nose is growing.

Excerpt from my latest book: “The Ridge,” due out in the fall.

The King pulled the lanyard and drawstring. The Canadian flag fell off and down to the feet of the statue. When revealed, the air at Vimy was devoid of sound. You could hear a pin drop, and then, after a few moments, a collective gasp. Charlotte broke down as soon as she saw the statue. I held her close as I gazed in amazement upon the marble and stone sculpture. The symbolism is overwhelming.

Mother Canada. “Bereft,” looking down and out in grief and mourning for her lost sons. Her head is veiled; her sad eyes emit a melancholy and cast a downward loving glance to the tomb of the unknown soldier below her: a son that she failed to protect and save from death. Her chin rests on one arm, while her garments drape and fall off her right shoulder. The cold limestone and marble are suddenly transformed into a living testament of acute despondency. Sadness! That is the predominant emotion. “Canada Bereft” reminds me of Lot’s wife, turning back to Sodom in vain to grasp the lifeblood of her sons. I could not hold back my tears.

The band struck up “Rule, Britannia!” The King, the Guard, and the veterans stood at attention, proudly saluting Mother Canada and the Vimy Memorial in totality. The flag bearers raised their flags in tribute. The band played “Land of Hope and Glory” and “Abide with Me.” A massive aerial flypast by the English and French air forces crowned the ceremony—and just like that, it was over. The crowds were invited to place wreaths, flowers, and other mementos of loved ones at the tomb of the unknown soldier, or simply to walk around the site and mingle as they saw fit to observe, admire, and reflect.

Canada fought under the British Crown during World War 1. 61,000 Canadians died.

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