November 11, 2010 marks 92 years since the end of the First World War. 92 years since more than 66,000 brave Canadian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country. 92 years since the signing of the Armistice treaty between Germany and Allies. And 92 years since silence descended on the battlefields of the First World War.
Through the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the mission in Afghanistan and countless peacekeeping assignments, Canadian troops have always stepped up to the task with courage, dedication and the determination to stand up for what’s right.
As Canadians, it is our duty to remember. We owe our freedom to the past and present sacrifices of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen. That’s why in communities, at schools, and at memorial sites across Canada, we stand and remember the great sacrifices made by our brave soldiers who left the safety of their homes and comfort of their families to defend Canadian values.
While the battles fought today look much different from the ones fought by our grandparents and great-grandparents, one factor remains the same: Canada’s soldiers are ready and willing to face danger on our behalf.
But the men and women in uniform aren’t the only ones who make sacrifices. While our brave soldiers cross oceans to fight for a better and safer world, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives and children are left to make their own sacrifices as they support one another on the home front.
On this year’s Remembrance Day, Canadians will also honour an important historical milestone. On February 18, 2010, John "Jack" Babcock passed away.  Mr. Babcock was Canada's last known Veteran of the First World War, and his passing marks the end of an era in Canada’s military history.
We remember and honour  the many Canadians who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in a country free from tyranny and governed by freedom, democracy and justice.

Let us stand in silent reflection for those brave men and women throughout Canada’s history who, when called upon to defend the values we hold dear, did not waver. From the battle of Vimy Ridge, to the beaches of Normandy, to the dusty roads of Afghanistan, these brave men and women put our country’s welfare before their own and we owe them and their families a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.



This Remembrance Day let’s all of us take a moment to remember all those who have served, and continue to serve our great country.
Lest we forget
Lois Brown, MP