When I was young I remember my parents flying the maple leaf in our yard. For some reason that flag pole was taken down-I think I actually noticed it up in the barn rafters one day. Our neighbors also had a flag but once it got tattered it was never replaced. I've come to see now that that's a shame.
Just go to any NASCAR race and see how patriotic those American fans are. I realize that we Canadians are a little less outspoken but I do think we could learn something from them.
Once you travel north you tend to realize just how Americanized southern Ontario is. We get American television stations, we cross boarder shop, we eat their meat and produce. Now I'm not suggesting that all of that is necessarily a bad thing but things are definitely different here. In the stores you will find quite a bit more merchandise made in Canada, chances are most of your meat and produce are local and the dairy products are local and not from a large scale factory. It has been refreshing to see.
On top of this, living on an Army base, you better be darn sure you're patriotic. Canadian flags are a must.
I will say that seeing our men and women in uniform on a daily basis has helped me to put a face to our military. Everyday, I see their families, I have visited their memorial park and thought about their great sacrifice-all this has truly given me a new appreciation for those who serve.
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