Honouring Remembrance Day: Stories and Reflections from the Lotus Terminals Team
Today, on November 11th, our team at Lotus Terminals pauses to reflect, honour, and remember those who have served and sacrificed for the freedoms we hold dear. Remembrance Day is a solemn reminder of the resilience, courage, and dedication of countless individuals who faced unimaginable hardships to protect our values and our way of life. It is a day to remember and to carry forward their legacy with gratitude and humility—lest we forget.
For many on our team, Remembrance Day holds personal significance and serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that enable us to live freely today. From family histories to reflections on the importance of freedom, each team member shares a unique connection to this day:
For me, this is deeply significant because my grandfather always wore a poppy with quiet reverence. While he seldom spoke about it, I could sense how profoundly it mattered to him. The fact that it held such weight for him tells me just how important it truly was. He served in WWII, and through what we've learned, we understand the staggering loss of life and the emotional toll endured by those who were there. While we may never fully grasp the extent of their sacrifices, Remembrance Day serves as a reminder to honour those who faced unimaginable horrors so that we can enjoy the peace and freedom we have today.
Remembrance Day is a day to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and duty. It’s also a day to remember that war is hell and to reaffirm that we should never again sacrifice the lives of the younger generation so callously.
Remembrance Day is a day to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and duty. It’s also a day to remember that war is hell and to reaffirm that we should never again sacrifice the lives of the younger generation so callously.
Remembrance Day is a day to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve Canada, and to express gratitude. This quote from Veteran’s Affairs sums it up best for me: ‘We often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. They truly believed that ‘Without freedom there can be no enduring peace and without peace no enduring freedom'.
For me, Remembrance Day brings both sorrow and gratitude. I feel immense sadness for those who gave their lives, but I am also deeply grateful for the life I get to lead because of their service and sacrifice. I will never forget.
For me, Remembrance Day brings both sorrow and gratitude. I feel immense sadness for those who gave their lives, but I am also deeply grateful for the life I get to lead because of their service and sacrifice. I will never forget.
To me, Remembrance Day is a day to commemorate those who fought for our freedom. Even though I may not personally know the soldiers who fought in these wars, I am forever grateful for the peace and happiness we enjoy because of their sacrifice. I will never forget.
Remembrance Day is a tribute to our real-life heroes who pledged to sacrifice their lives in times of war. They are the reason we can live freely, and their courage gives us strength.
Remembrance Day is a tribute to our real-life heroes who pledged to sacrifice their lives in times of war. They are the reason we can live freely, and their courage gives us strength.
We acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and accept our responsibility to work for the peace for which they fought so hard.
For the Meredith family, Remembrance Day is a time of personal reflection and deep gratitude. My father, George Meredith, served in World War II on the HMS Nabob—the first Canadian-crewed aircraft carrier. On August 22, 1944, the Nabob was torpedoed by a U-boat while crossing the North Atlantic. My father and another sailor, Len Love, played critical roles in restoring electrical engine power to keep the ship afloat. Their bravery kept the Nabob from sinking, allowing the crew to make it safely to England.
My wife and I are both children of WWII veterans, and we have many family members who served—some of whom did not return. Remembrance Day gives us a chance to honour them all and to give thanks for the lives we enjoy because of their sacrifices.
For the Meredith family, Remembrance Day is a time of personal reflection and deep gratitude. My father, George Meredith, served in World War II on the HMS Nabob—the first Canadian-crewed aircraft carrier. On August 22, 1944, the Nabob was torpedoed by a U-boat while crossing the North Atlantic. My father and another sailor, Len Love, played critical roles in restoring electrical engine power to keep the ship afloat. Their bravery kept the Nabob from sinking, allowing the crew to make it safely to England.
My wife and I are both children of WWII veterans, and we have many family members who served—some of whom did not return. Remembrance Day gives us a chance to honour them all and to give thanks for the lives we enjoy because of their sacrifices.
Today, as we observe Remembrance Day, let us honour those who have served and continue to serve with unwavering dedication. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the price of peace and the strength of freedom. This day unites us in remembrance and in a shared commitment to never forget.
