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Lovers, they enlist in wars too

Lovers, they enlist in wars too

Saying goodbye to those who may never return

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Andrew Kooman
Nov 09, 2023
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A few thoughts and an excerpt from We Are the Body as we approach Remembrance Day.

I’m moved when I see the bright pop of red that starts to appear at the end of October on coats and sweaters in Canada. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance that we wear each year to honour members of the armed forces who serve and those who have paid the ultimate price.

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