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...I'm not trying to be 'preachy' because I absolutely LOVE Christmas, but this is just a gentle reminder to acknowledge the Veterans on Remembrance Day (November 11), BEFORE jumping into the Christmas season. 

I've noticed that the retail industry has moved straight from Halloween to Christmas, but let's recognize the heores that fought or passed away at war for us.  Follow these 3 easy steps...

STEP 1

Before purchasing that Eggnog Latte from Starbucks, purchase a poppy (all funds support veterans)

STEP 2

Attend one of the many Remembrance Day Ceremonies: 

Victoria: 11 a.m.: Cenotaph on the grounds of the B.C. Legislative Building, 614 Government St. Wreath-laying by dignitaries will be followed by a luncheon open to the public.

Saanich: 11 a.m. - noon, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Ave.

Central Saanich: 10:55 a.m., Municipal hall, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Rd.

Sidney: 11 a.m., Cenotaph in front of town hall;  Army Navy pipe band playing at noon at the Army, Navy, Air Force Unit, 302, 9834 Fourth St.

Oak Bay: 10:55 a.m., Oak Bay cenotaph; Beach Drive from Dorsett to Rutland is closed 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Esquimalt:10:30 a.m.Remembrance Day parade from the Esquimalt Legion to the Memorial Park cenotaph across from municipal hall, 1229 Esquimalt Rd.; Ceremony at 10:55 a.m.; also 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans’ Cemetery.

Western Communities: 10:50 a.m., parade leaves the Langford Canadian Legion for ceremony at Veterans Park, Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Avenue.

STEP 3

Take photos of Remembrance Day Ceremonies and spread via Twitter and Facebook to show support. 

Photo: Remembrance Day Ceremony, Victoria, BC, 2009.

Any other suggestions on how to honor Veterans?