wear red on Fridays

What is the sound of a repatriation?
by Brian Muntz

Is it the sound of the chatter on TV announcing the name of the fallen serving our country? Perhaps the sound from the roar of the large military jet landing in Trenton? Is it the sound of the doors opening on the air craft or the sound of the boots of the soldiers carrying the coffin? Is it the sound of the pipers playing a song of sorrow, or the sound of the commanding officer calling his orders. Was it the sound of the Hearse doors opening or the sound of the people and family near by. Repatriation may be the sound of the cars moving to the Highway of Heroes but then again it may be the sound of the people standing on the bridges. Is it the sound of the traffic going by in anticipation of the procession or the sound of the occasional horn honking as drivers see you on the bridge. Maybe it’s the sound of the flags flapping in the wind that people are holding. Then in the distance the procession is in sight and the people on the bridge are mumbling “here it comes”. Is the sound of repatriation the police sirens that fills the air as the procession reaches your bridge? The sound of sirens vibrate in your chest then in a beat of your heart you finally hear the sound of a repatriation. It is the sound of a silent “Thank You” from you and all the people around you to the soldier that gave his life for his country; your country. This is the sound of a repatriation; our freedom.

RED FRIDAYS FOUNDATION OF CANADA

Is an organization to promote support for our men and women who serve our country.

Our Canadian military has made many sacrifices in the name of peace, not only for Canada but for many other countries around the world.

Wearing Red on Fridays is a symbolic gesture to show fellow Canadians and our troops that we care and honour those who fought for our freedom, our peace, our resolve.

Our goal is to show non-partisan support for our military troops. We do not support any particular policy, political position, agenda or the nature of military missions. This support is for all Canadian Troops regardless of their activity if its here or abroad.

As Canadians we need to show support for our men and women that place themselves in harms way for all Canadians. They are our National Treasure.

United we stand for peace in Canada no matter of opinion, creed, religion, colour or race. Show you care by becoming a part of this sweeping support. Wear RED on Fridays to show you care.
-Brian Muntz

http://www.redfridays.ca/