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Today I went to the Field of Honor in Calgary to give my father a Korean Veteran his poppy as I do every year, It is something that I have done since his passing 9 years ago. It is a tradition I hope my sons will carry on after I’m gone and one I hope others do as well for their loved ones, leading up to Remembrance Day. Not far from my fathers final resting spot, I stopped to pay my respects to Corporal Michael Starker, of 15 Field Ambulance who gave his life for freedom in Afghanistan on 2008. We must never forget that many generations have answered the call to defend our great country. My family is one that willl never forget the sacrifices made! …read more