WWII Stories

I know I have already done a blog on Remembrance Day, but I have to do one on one of the prompts, so here it goes.

I read a recount of some things that happened in the World War II by a man named Charles Kewen. He had flown many aircrafts in the war. He talked a lot about the planes he had flown, and although they were confusing and sort of hard to understand, his recount was quite interesting. He lived and was trained for flying planes in Saskatchewan, and his younger brother was also in the war. Unfortunately, his brother was killed.
As I was reading his story, I felt very bad for the soldiers that fought for Canada’s freedom. They had to go through tough situations, one after another, and they’re life was always in danger when they fought. For example, as I mentioned before, Charles Kewen’s brother was killed, but instead of being able to just grieve about his death, he had to continue fighting for our country. Another time, his leaders told him and a few other men to board a plane to fight without telling them where they were going. He was constantly moved from place to place without seeing his friends and family for a long periods of time.
I could not imagine myself in Charles Kewen’s shoes. Such tragic events happening continuously have never happened in my life. When my hair sticks up in really weird positions, I get a huge zit on my face, and I get a bad mark on a test, I feel like my life is over. However, I now realize that the worst things that happen in my life are NOTHING compared to what the soldiers have gone through. I think those men that have fought in the battle and the women that helped the soldiers were very brave and I am thankful that they fought for Canada and our freedom.

Here is the link to the website with true stories from the soldiers that have once fought in the World War II: http://www.thememoryproject.com/Stories.aspx

Friends and Family!

What are the most important things in your life? Well yes, I know, it is food and water, but what if I said the most important living things in your life? Hmmm… think about it. Who are in your daily life? That’s right. Your friends and family. Think back. When you were practicing your piano piece for a recital, who was there to give you advice and feedback? Probably your family or one of your friends. When your pet passed away, who was there to comfort you? Who gives you birthday presents? Who helps you study? Let me guess… the answer for all those are either your friends or family.
I know for one thing, I cannot live without my friends, or any family members. At school, I have TONS of friends that eat with me at lunch, help me study last minute, and to hang out with. If I didn’t have them, I would eat alone, study by myself (which is a lot more boring than studying with friends) and I’d be moping around, doing nothing at lunch recess. Same thing if I didn’t have a family. I’d be so lonely at home and I wouldn’t know a lot of things.
Friends look out for each other, and your family is always there for you. :)

Remembrance Day

On the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, people all around Canada wearing a poppy are solemn. It is Remembrance Day, a day where all Canadians remember the soldiers that fought for our land in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). In total, more than 1,500,000 Canadians had served our country, and over 100,000 have died. They gave up their lives so we could live in freedom and peace, so we must remember their bravery and sacrifice.

Most schools have a Remembrance Day assembly, including SAM. At our assembly, there were piano and violin performances, students recited poems, and there were slide shows about the soldiers and Remembrance Day. At the end of each thing, no one applauded, as it was a serious assembly. Then there was a trumpet solo by Ms. Howl’s son, Daniel, followed by 2 minutes of silence. During the 2 minutes, everyone stood with their heads’ bowed, as we thought about Canada and its peace and freedom. No one sneezed. No one coughed. It was so quiet that if a pin dropped, it would have sounded like thunder. Then another short trumpet solo signaled the end of the silence.

Most of the men going to fight in the wars aren’t very old, maybe about 18 or 19, and started training many years before that. Imagine if you were just 6 or 7 years older than you are right now, and you’re about to leave all your friends and families behind, knowing you may never return alive. War has been going since 1914, and still, Canadians are helping in peacekeeping forces and help fighting other countries’ wars, sometimes claiming their lives.

What can we do? Well on Remembrance Day, wear a poppy and show that you’re thankful for the soldiers that fought and are still fighting for Canada’s peace and freedom. Drop spare change into boxes to support the Veterans that have fought in the war, and most importantly, remember and be thankful for our land.