So quicky they seem to forget.

A security officer at the Bay outside of Yonge and Bloor in Toronto has kicked a veteran off of their property for selling poppies.

While out and about renewing my car insurance and shopping this morning I was disappointed to see that I was the only person I encountered under retirement age wearing a poppy. As the ranks continue to shrink this trend becomes more and more concerning.

I am a student at RMC. My husband is currently serving. My father, grandfather, and great-grandfather served. Each of these men have, at the call of their country, left friends and family to answer the call of their respective nations. They’ve given of themselves in ways that others can’t imagine.

Selling poppies in Canada helps fund services to our veterans. The Legion has spent years and much money to educate those of us too young to remember about the horrors of war and our past. Wearing the poppy is a way to show that we have heard their message and will not forget the sacrifice of those who have gone before us.

I’m ashamed of the treatment this veteran received at the hands of employees of the Bay. Worse, I recognize that this will not be the last time this behavior occurs this year or in the future.

Buy a poppy. Support care for our veterans. Remember.

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