It seems that every Remembrance Day, my medals — symbolizing my long, honourable, and unheroic service — sparks the all-too-familiar refrain of “thank you for your service” from politicians and members of the public.

This, in light of the pending cuts planned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, begs the question: Why?

By its definition, being “thankful” can express relief that something is over and done with as much as it can express gratitude. Could it be that one who “thanks” me for my service on Remembrance Day is expressing relief that their easy one-day veteran love-in is all that they really must do to assure themselves that they have fulfilled their duty to recognize and support Canada’s veterans?

After which, they can easily close their eyes to the challenges faced by disabl

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