We Remember (Cenotaphs from South Sask)

Fortunately my job has afforded me the opportunities that I would have not had the pleasure of doing on my own. Every year, once in the spring and another in the fall, I get to partake in the 620 CKRM Country Cookout. This is an opportunity for me to visit various communities around this great province of ours. I always make it a point to search for the cenotaphs or Legion Halls, to promote and show my respect for our servicemen and woman. I read every word on them as it seems like every community has sent Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, Sons, & Daughters to serve our Country and Mankind. The focal point of Canadas’ Remembrance Day is the Cenotaph. For military purposes, the traditional night vigil over the slain was not just to ensure they were indeed dead and not unconscious or in a coma, but also to guard them from being mutilated or despoiled by the enemy, or dragged off by scavengers. This makes the ritual more than just an act of remembrance but also a pledge to guard the honor of war dead. The act is enhanced by the use of dedicated cenotaphs (literally Greek for “empty tomb”) and the laying of wreaths—the traditional means of signaling high honors in ancient Greece and Rome. I have taken photo’s of Cenotaphs of many communities and would love to see yours. Having my own family members serve I find it very important to observe and remember all that made the sacrifices so that we can live the lives we live. Remember.