"We Have Today ... Reflections of our Part"
Article Blog written by Judi McWilliams
Ontario Visited/War of 1812 Celebrations
You
may know that I have been on a quest for a few years to find out why “history” and “living history” is important and what kind of impact it has on our
society today. Watching the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games helped crystallize, in my mind, the importance
of the paths walked by so many courageous generations before us. I believe it
is important to slow down and reflect on our past by considering where we came
from, including the how's and why's. What stands out for me are the people “United”. People united in triumph and
defeat; in wealth and poverty; in sickness and in health.
At
the time when citizens did courageous acts to defend their land, country,
communities, they may not have conscientiously known the impact they were
having on future generations. Today, we can instantaneously see the results of
our efforts. This through both today's world-wide "24-hour" media and through the Internet's "real-time" technologies.
What
frightens me though is that our society is so instantaneous! We rush, rush,
rush. Many decisions are made today without realizing the impact they will have
on our future. I believe society needs to continue on the path of "united" generosity – in kindness,
service and actions! I believe we all should reflect on our past – for without
it, we would not be where we are today! ...
Speaking of "Reflecting on our Past" there are
several great War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations taking place in August. Wasaga
Under Siege, organized by David Brunelle, runs from August 17th to
August 19th. We have visited this event twice and have had a great time. If you
like re-enactments, this is definitely a worth traveling to Wasaga Beach U.S. attack on the St. Lawrence River , Gananoque, which took place on
September 21, 1812. This is another "Make
Sure You Mark It on Your Calendar" event!
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