How to show your support for troops
This Remembrance Day, you're
probably spending your time
remembering the sacrifice that past
military men and women have
made to make the world a better
place. Remembering those who
have fallen is of utmost importance;
their deeds cannot go unnoticed.
Something else that is equally
important is supporting the
troops that are presently serving in
the Canadian Forces.
You might be wondering what you personally can do to show your support or give the troops a helping hand. Here are the best things you can do to help support our troops:
- Wear red on Fridays. The Red Fridays Foundation is an organization that promotes military support. The idea behind it is simple: we wear red to show solidarity. Wearing red on Fridays is a great way to show your support for Canadian troops, and the organization accepts donations to assist in sending aid to troops currently serving out of Canada. Visit redfridays. ca to learn more.
- Official Support Our Troops gear. Another great way to visually show your support for Canadian troops is to buy official Support Our Troops clothing and accessories. Proceeds go towards aiding troops and providing resources both at home and abroad. A wide variety of merchandise is available from clothing to pens to a multitude of magnets and pins. To learn more or purchase merchandise, visit cfpsa.com
- Send mail/care packages or make phone calls. By far, the best way to let the troops know that you care about them is doing something that will directly affect them. There are lots of things you can do, even if you don't know anyone who is personally serving. You can write a letter or send a care package (free of charge, of course). Or, for something a little more personal, the local Military Family Resource Centre runs various Deployment Warm Line events where you can call deployed troops and offer them warm wishes. It may seem a little awkward to call or write to a complete stranger, but trust me, it would make their day to hear that they are appreciated and thought of. For more information, visit familyforce.ca/sites/london.
Showing support for Canadian troops is important, especially at this time of year. Remembrance Day is an emotionally charged time for military members and their families. Knowing that others support the sacrifices they have made and continue to make means so much to the proud men and women of the Canadian Forces and their families who stand behind them.
You might be wondering what you personally can do to show your support or give the troops a helping hand. Here are the best things you can do to help support our troops:
- Wear red on Fridays. The Red Fridays Foundation is an organization that promotes military support. The idea behind it is simple: we wear red to show solidarity. Wearing red on Fridays is a great way to show your support for Canadian troops, and the organization accepts donations to assist in sending aid to troops currently serving out of Canada. Visit redfridays. ca to learn more.
- Official Support Our Troops gear. Another great way to visually show your support for Canadian troops is to buy official Support Our Troops clothing and accessories. Proceeds go towards aiding troops and providing resources both at home and abroad. A wide variety of merchandise is available from clothing to pens to a multitude of magnets and pins. To learn more or purchase merchandise, visit cfpsa.com
- Send mail/care packages or make phone calls. By far, the best way to let the troops know that you care about them is doing something that will directly affect them. There are lots of things you can do, even if you don't know anyone who is personally serving. You can write a letter or send a care package (free of charge, of course). Or, for something a little more personal, the local Military Family Resource Centre runs various Deployment Warm Line events where you can call deployed troops and offer them warm wishes. It may seem a little awkward to call or write to a complete stranger, but trust me, it would make their day to hear that they are appreciated and thought of. For more information, visit familyforce.ca/sites/london.
Showing support for Canadian troops is important, especially at this time of year. Remembrance Day is an emotionally charged time for military members and their families. Knowing that others support the sacrifices they have made and continue to make means so much to the proud men and women of the Canadian Forces and their families who stand behind them.
