Oh, Canada

 

O Canada

Oh, Canada, the pain of these days has pierced the heart of your people.

Our home and native land

Our beautiful country of prairies and oceans, cities and farms

True patriot love in all thy son’s command

With quiet dignity we pledge allegiance to this land of our birth.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise

Just watch the pride in Canadians’ eyes as the Maple Leaf is raised and tears when it is at half-mast.

The True North strong and free

We who call this northern land home magnanimously value its diversity and freedom.

From far and wide, O Canada

The vastness of our beloved nation inspires awe and humility.

We stand on guard for thee

From coast to coast to coast, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all military personnel, first responders and their families for their selfless service and commitment to this wonderful, awesome, amazing country…. so respected throughout the world.
God keep our land, glorious and free
In Canada, we are all free to worship as we please… to express our beliefs and live our faith in peace and acceptance.  Believers and non-believers share equally in the glorious benefits of democracy.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee

Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo, proudly and courageously you stood on guard for Canada, dying in the uniform of honour.  With one broken heart of sorrow, Canadians now stand on guard for you.  We will NEVER forget your sacrifice.  We will NEVER let evil prevail.  We will ALWAYS honour and respect your memory along with all the other heroes who gallantly personified what Canada stands for.  RIP.

by Y.M. Tucker