We Stand on Guard for Thee

Oh Canada
Our home and native land
True patriot love, in all thy sons' command
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The true North strong and free
From far and wide oh Canada
We stand on guard for thee
God keep our land, glorious and free
Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee
Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee

This Canada Day, as we celebrate the creation of our nation and its beauty and freedoms, I would like everyone to remember those men and women in the military from Canada, the U.S., U.K., and other nations of the world, serving in foreign countries, and in particular Afghanistan, where so many have lost their lives, or been wounded physically and/or mentally, standing up and fighting for the rights and freedoms of a people who do not share the same culture, religion or beliefs. That is what makes us who we are. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, your efforts are not unappreciated.