Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 29 2nd Place Intermediate Essay, Katie Davies Submitted by Hants County Br 009 District D Editor’s Note: For those of you who are familiar with these veteran recognition books, we attempt to find and research interesting stories that bring the careers and accomplishments of our Canadian Veterans to life. I believe that Matteo Mercer has accomplished that on behalf of his aunt, Sarah Mercer (photo right). We, the members of the Royal Canadian Legion NS/NU Command, wish to thank Matteo for bringing his aunt’s military career into our lives, and we congratulate him for his 2nd place win at the National Level for his intriguing essay. 1st Place Junior Essay, Lauren Stewart Submitted by Oxford Br 036 District C continued ... 2nd Place Junior Essay, Veronica Eagles Submitted by CB Lumsden Br 074 District D SARAH MERCER, R.C.N. (RET’D) REMEMBERING SOLDIERS Remembrance Day is a day to remember all those people who fought in a time of war. During those times, it would be heartbreaking feeling to hear the bombing, the guns blasting and seeing all the blood from people who were tragically hurt or killed. Many families would be sad and tearful because they have lost a loved one. The cross and the poppy are two symbols that we can use to remember those who were involved in wars. Many soldiers whom we knew and those whom we did not know are currently laying in Flanders Field, where poppies grow around the crosses that mark the soldier’s graves. My great-grandfather, Garnet Long, was a Medic in World War II. He met my great-grandmother, Connie Martin, while stationed in England. After they got married and had one child, my great-grandmother then became a War Bride and left England not knowing what to expect. She and her young son left their country and family behind and traveled on a big boat, called the Queen Mary. In August 1946, the boat landed at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. My great-grandmother and her son were finally safe in Canada. So on the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, I will remember them by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony in my community. So, if you ever hear people talking about the wars, you can just remember the people who died for me and you to make the world free and peaceful. Today, if you would like to show gratitude to all those who were involved in wars, wear a poppy over your heart. Many people also lay wreaths and flowers on graves and monuments to remember what war has done to mankind.
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