The Highway of Heroes

[cassiesmom]

All soldiers killed in action are brought to a forces base in Ontario and are then taken by road to Toronto. There are 50 bridges that cross that section of the 401 highway and no matter what the weather, everyone of them is full of people the general public, fire trucks, ambulances, policemen paying their respects. The section was renamed The Highway of Heroes to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who are killed in action.

That sounds like a very dignified way to do it. Respecting a family's privacy and at the same time allowing citizens to show respect.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Every Sunday one of the first things I look at in my newspaper is the military obituaries. I look at the name, age, hometown, and rank of every man and woman killed that week in the military service of this country.

I take the time to think of them and the sacrifice they made.

It seems the least I can do.

I remained surprised at those who think by seeing their flag draped coffins we disrepect them or invade the privacy of their families. An anonymous box is more personal than a name?

I do not think we should hide the price these men and women and their families are willing to pay for their country.

We should know it. We should acknowledge it. We should honor it.

[kuhio98]

I really like the idea of the HIghway of Heroes.

Another way that helps me feel connected to these brave soldiers and their families is thru Operation Homefront Quilts. http://www.westpascoquilters.org/ohfq.htm

They have volunteered their time these years making a quilt to commemorate each solider for the family.

If you would like to donate money or quilt fabric, you can contact Jessica and Joanne at: [email protected]