[we will remember]

Today we'll be watching the remembrance day celebrations from downtown Ottawa on TV, as my brother-in-law is part of the military parade. When I hear the song "Highway of Heroes" by The Trews, I'm always reminded of the sight of people gathering on the bridges over the Highway of Heroes, when I used to live in Toronto.

The day I shipped out,
They numbered a dozen.
Upon my return,
Were a hundred or so.
From the coast and the prairies,
I bet they keep coming.
But add one more name from Ontario.

I served with distinction,
No visions of glory.
I served without question,
Or personal gain.
Seek no justification,
Its not part of my story.
No comfort to the ones who remain.

I took up my vocation,
I was called by my nation.
Without hesitation,
My answer I gave.
Now I am not wondering,
Bout the things that I might have been.
I'm no consolation,
To the forgotten brave. 

Carry me home down The Highway of Heroes.
People above with their flags flying low.
Carry me softly, down The Highway of Heroes.
True Patriot Love, There was never more.