Looking ahead to November 11

Dear Editor,

As Remembrance Day draws near, I guess North America remembers those in military uniform who made the sacrifice. Two things come to mind for me. I wonder if there is a list available of Canadians who voluntarily fought in Vietnam and gave their lives for their neighbours.

Also, having watched the Blackhawk Down movie (based on a true story), how sad the U.S. families of the 19 Marines who died in the Somalia conflict in October 1993, trying to capture a corrupt warlord who was stealing food and medicine for starving Somalia. One thousand Somalis were also dispatched by the U.S. and ordered restored.

Just another “Lest We Forget” story or two for Nov. 11!

R.M. Hues