We Remember: Viewers share their stories

CP24.com readers were asked to share their Remembrance Day stories with us, whether they participated in the war or grew up with a loved one in service. These are their memories and the photos that have defined their experience.

Thank you for helping us remember.

We Remember: Memories

This is a photo of men getting trained, at Val Cartier, to deploy overseas in WWI.

My father, George LaPointe, is the first man in the third row...

We Remember: Being separated from dad

May 1940 - I am 6 years old. Bombs are falling all around me in the Dieppe harbour. I am in my father's arms as his ship, the S.S.BRIGHTON, jumps out of the water...

We Remember: Uncle Richard 'killed in action'

This is my story about my grandmother's brother who was killed in the First World War. His name was Richard Corkery and he served in the 25th Battalion...

We Remember: My grandfather at Vimy Ridge

I've always wanted to visit Vimy to honor my grandfather who was wounded there.

When I first arrived and saw the Canadian flag ...

We Remember: The poems that move us

Please find attached a Poem that my Daughter Emily wrote for her School in 2009. She was 12 at the time.

Please feel free to publish for Remembrance Day...

We Remember: The man selling poppies

We had just concluded our morning walk on this brilliant day, at our usual watering hole - The Second Cup at York Mills Plaza. He was so easy to miss, were it not for his shock of white hair and piercing blue eyes...

We Remember: Today's Air Cadets

Here is our son Brett Moberg, a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Squadron Kiowa 136, based in Ayr, Ontario.

He was doing the poppy drive on the weekend ...

We Remember:The Athabaskan

We are often reminded of the major events of wars in which Canada participated - Vimy, D-Day, Holland etc - but there is one story that is very important to me - the sinking of HMCS Athabaskan, in the early AM hours of April 29th, 1944...

We Remember: The sacrifices made

My father, John Joseph Lundy, and his brother William(Bill) Lundy, are shown in uniform, in England in 1942.

My father, age 23 was shipped overseas in 1939, two weeks after he and my mother (Doris) were married....

We Remember: Grandparents we never met

This is my grandfather Harrison William Craig - he died on Dec 2, 1942 .

He wasn't a war hero but died on the operating table as the result of a morphine reaction...

We Remember: Prisoners of War

My grandfather was in WWII and he was captured in a German POW camp after his plane broke in two and he fell out.

He lived through the experience by somehow opening up his parachute while unconscious and got...

We Remember: Our Uncle Clayton

Every year at the beginning of November we bring up the attached picture to our desktop so that my Uncle Clayton will not be forgotten for the ultimate sacrifice he gave so that we could remain free.

On April 10, the Canadian Scottish Regiment and Royal Winnipeg Rifles...

We Remember: Our grandmother's bravery

Hello my name is Tiffany Theriault and this is a photo of my Grandmother Stella embracing a tiny moment of peace during World War Two.

As a 20-year-old woman growing up in England, she did not want to face conscription and therefore...

We Remember: The words we muster

I just wanted to share something I wrote to honor those lost in war...

Lest we never forget,

Children they never met...

We Remember: Those who are here to remind us

Andrew Irwin, 86 years young, a fellow neighbour in Port Credit, Ontario served aboard the HMCS Discovery and also HMCS Algonquin during the Second World War.

On the HMCS Algonquin he served off the Norwegian Coast and the English...

We Remember: Our family traditions

My family has a history of loss due to war.

My uncle Barry O'Connor was shot down over the English Channel returning...

We Remember: Juno Beach

We were in France this past summer and visited the Normandy landing Beaches. Now they look so beautiful but were once the site of so many young men...

We Remember: Young people's efforts

My name is Melinda. I am hoping with the upcoming Rembrance Day that my son's poem can be heard by all. His name is Ryan Ongaro and he wrote this poem when he was 12 years old. It always brings tears to my eyes...

We Remember: Lying to make a difference

This is my grandfather Leo Senior. He fought in the Second World War. He was only 17 and he lied about his age so he could fight for his country!

He was wounded at battle and was shot in the leg. In the photo he was...

We Remember: Father and son

My father caught Scarlett Fever while serving in WWII. It ruined his health.

He spent two years in a veteran's hospital right after the war and died young at...

We Remember: Where they are laid to rest

This is the grave of Harold Sobel located in Damwoude, the Netherlands. I visited his grave in November 2010 to take pictures for his elderly sister in North York.

Harold was a gunner on a Stirling bomber shot down by a German...

We Remember: Our lifelong best friends

Attached you will find the photo of my Canadian Army Hero, my Grandfather.

He served in the Canadian Army from 1942-45 in Italy, Belgium & Holland...

We Remember: Showing our gratitude

This story is about Mr. Edward Wilson - a very much loved grandfather and father.

My grandfather, who is still very much alive and kicking, served with the Merchant...

We Remember: Our parents who served

A tradition that our family does each year is that we attend the Memorial Service to celebrate and remember the veterans who served in the wars. After the service we go to the grave yard with my brother and his friend who belong to the Legion and...

We Remember: The expressions on their faces

I've attached a 2008 photo of my parents Ruth & Guy Chamberlin that was captured at the Remembrance Day memorial in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

My parents at the time were 87 and 86 years of age respectively. They have both been very active...

We Remember: The freedom they gave us

My grandfather was in the Second World War and when I was young he told me so many things that have happend.

As he said, there were a lot of men who got hurt or captured. He was a lucky one that he was able to come home...

We Remember: Our heirlooms

My Dad, Robert T. Weller, RCAF, Pilot Officer

Further to your request for Remembrance Day treasures, I've attached some images of family heirlooms that...

We Remember: The flag bearers

This is a picture that was taken about 15 years ago of my father Gerald G. Parris.

He was a veteran of the Second World War...

We Remember: The Westlake brothers

Remembrance Day June 6 1944
Marilyn and I don't have any memorabilia or pictures, however we can share an experience and memories.

Some years ago we visited Europe and because of a colleague...

We Remember: Those lost in the raids

The attached photo is of my great uncle, William Gerald Blight.

He died on April 14, 1943 at the age 23. Taking off from R.A.F. Middleton St. George base at...

We Remember: Asking for forgiveness

At the Soldiers' Tower.
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Remembrance Day, November 11th, a day to honour those who lost their lives in Canada's wars, has always been my favorite holiday - if one can use that term to describe a day with such a sombre purpose...

We Remember: Those who defended the colonies

Usually when Canadians speak about the Second World War, the first images that come to mind are Europe. It is true that the bulk of Canadian soldiers and their fighting took place on the European front - that is a respectable fact. However, there is...

We Remember: Putting fear aside

My father George Potter passed away on October 13, 2011. This will be the first Remembrance Day that we will not be with him and we miss him.

He was a great man. A wonderful father, grandfather and friend to all. He was...

We Remember: The son that never came home

Here is a photo of my Great Uncle, John James Dance.

My Grandmother Weir left behind a Cedar chest with old photos, medals and letters from her older brother...

We Remember: A family affected by war

Janet Rae French died at Unionville, Ontario in 1921. The Great War had a large impact on her life.

Janet's obituary mainly focused on how the war changed her family. Eight of Janet's grandsons went to war and...

We Remember: A young boy's love for grandpa

On picture day in grade 1, my son Steve wore his poppy to school to remember his Grandfather who had recently passed away.

Grandpa had been a soldier in the Canadian Army during World War ll, and the loss of his Grandpa affected...

We Remember: Saying thank you

Dear Dad,
I wanted to send you this letter of thanks.

I remember. I remember that I always listened intently when during the few times...

We Remember: The service you did

This photo was taken October 2010. In it, I am paying tribute and giving my respects to my great-uncle, Herman Woodburn Astles (born 15 Jun.1898 New Carlisle Que.), Private 889701, Canadian Infantry, 24th Battalion at...

We Remember: Saying thank you

The story of my parents is quite a remarkable one, and one I honour each Remembrance Day with pride and astonishment...