Remembrance Day has been commemorated in Canada since Parliament passed legislation in 1931 to change the name of Armistice Day and establish Nov. 11 as the date to mark the occasion. Today, the government describes Remembrance Day as “the most unforgettable day” and suggests veterans are “passing the torch” to the Canadian population “so the memory of their sacrifices will continue.” Article content

However, many veterans of the war in Afghanistan now feel their sacrifice in service to their country is forgotten. One main reason for this sentiment, according to retired corporal Bruce Moncur, is that no veterans of this conflict have ever been awarded Canada’s highest military decoration for valour. Article content

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