We have a simple request for this coming Sunday.
Don’t complain.
Especially on social media.
If the barista accidentally put some foam on your hot beverage – even though you clearly said, “no foam” – let it go. Don’t go on Twitter and whine that they got it wrong and that you’re now really bummed about it.
If someone cuts you off in traffic, don’t post something later on Facebook complaining about the injustice of it all.
Seriously, don’t.
Sunday is Remembrance Day. It’s the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War – which was supposed to be the war to end all wars.
It’s a day to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made on the altar of freedom – as well as a day to consider how we can bring more peace to our current society.
It should be the one day we forget about all the petty annoyances of life to consider something bigger than all of us.
Even better than not complaining is showing up at a local Remembrance Day ceremony and supporting our veterans.
New Westminster residents have two good opportunities to honour fallen members of the armed forces.
The Royal Westminster Regiment Armoury will have a slide show presented from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. highlighting the 100-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Community members are also invited to honour those who have fought and served on Canada’s behalf by attending the City of New Westminster’s annual Remembrance Day service, where community groups lay wreaths on the cenotaph and attendees observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. The service gets underway at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in front of New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave.
Commonwealth countries observe a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
It’s done at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to coincide with the time in 1918 that the First World War ended.
If you can’t make this event, perhaps you can note the time when 11 a.m. hits and take a moment of silence.
Discuss it with your children. Make the moment mean something.
There will be plenty of time to complain about life when Monday rolls around.
