Thankful for my freedom

Today I took a self guided historical walking tour of the Edmonton Cemetery. This cemetery dates back to 1886. There are two military sections in this cemetery. As I stood and took a look at all of those who have served their country and many who gave the ultimate sacrifice I could not help but think of how thankful I am to live in this country
Although Remembrance Day is coming up in a month this is anearly tribute to all of those who have served and are serving in the military

[Shanne]

those ranks upon ranks of graves are so chilling, aren't they? great capture

[bkb in the city]

@shanne Thanks. Yes they really are but they are such a great reminder

[Shirley Chetwynd]

wonderful photo and tribute,....dating so far back is amazing.

[Brian Baptie]

Lovely reminder of our fallen.

[bkb in the city]

@bdb3471 I am always touched whenever I see this section of a cemetery

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj Thanks. The Military Section only goes back as far as World War One

[Sharon]

You have captured the emotion of this place very well.

[CK]

Nice photo and tribute. Things like this really make one think how lucky we are!

[Amy]

Great tribute.

[Bob G]

Not a big fan of these types of photos, but I agree 100% with your blurb.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting. Excellent capture and tribute.

[Paula]

Such an thoughtful thing to do for Thanksgiving, and yes, these men and women have given us a lot to be thankful for.

[adobe waters]

beautiful thought - i agree - beautifully done

[Jane]

Such an emotive shot.... It saddens me so much just how much suffering and loss took place to give us the freedom we are so lucky to experience these days...

[bkb in the city]

@aromatic Thank you for your comments

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@adobewaters Thank you

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@pwallis Thanks for the comments

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@mittens Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@bobg Everyone has photos that they don't care for. Thanks for the comments

[bkb in the city]

@amyjriker Thanks Amy

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@clarek Thank you

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@sharonthompson Thanks Sharon

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@bdb3471 Thanks

[Isabella Thunder]

love the photo, beautiful reminder for all who died for their country

[karenann]

Being a military wife, I really love this photo, bkb! Love the reverence of it and the angle and color.

[Mary]

Great photo. We are fortunate to live in countries that have their freedom, but at a large price. You can be very proud of where you live!

[Emma]

As we drove through France this summer we passed so many military grave yards. To see all those lives which had been lost was saddening

[Agnes Zonnestraaltje]

Impressing

[Courtney]

Beautiful tribute photo. The repetition is wonderful.

[Janet Morris]

Wow, so many headstones, so many people. Great shot.

[Zane Hedden]

Pretty!

[Lauren]

wonderful picture, love the image you've captured

[mag]

very nice picture...so sad, but every once in a while it's important to remember those who gave their lives to help others...

[stephanie dp]

very powerful image.

[bkb in the city]

@stepheesue Thanks

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@maggotx Thanks for the comments

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@laurentye Thanks Lauren

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@zanehedden Thanks

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@mummymorris Thank you

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@cfitzgerald Thanks Courtney

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@zonnestraaltje Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@emmar84 I can just imagine what that must be like in Europe where the wars were fought

[bkb in the city]

@buttercup Thanks for the comment. Yes I am so grateful to be living in a wonderful country like Canada

[bkb in the city]

@karenann I am glad it means something to you

[Diane]

Moving photo--great job!

[bkb in the city]

@eudora Thank you

[summerfield]

great angle to make for a great perspective. and the lighting is excellent. wonderful tribute. i have cousins in the military, in the states and in the old country, and i am in awe of them for having undertaken such profession.

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Thanks for the comment

[Allison Williams]

I think it is fitting that you acknowledge the sacrifice of those buried here on an ordinary day, since the sacrifices they have made will continue to eternity. Beautiful shot.

[bkb in the city]

@allie912 Thank you

[Lyn Todd]

visits like this keep our own lives in perspective don't they. a powerfull shot.

[bkb in the city]

@ltodd Yes they really do. Thanks for the comment

[bruni]

So sad to see so many head stones.. let us never forget and be proud of our soldiers.. you chose a nice day...Our Thansgiving Day.. to visit these two military sections of the graveyard.

[bkb in the city]

@bruni I was actually doing a walking tour of the cemetery and then I thought that since it was Thanksgiving what better photo than this

[Christie Hicks]

Lovely photo. God bless you for honoring the military troops serving around the world. My husband is one of them, currently in Afghanistan for a year. So I think about this every day.

[bkb in the city]

@christiehicks Thank you. May God keep him safe and be with both of you until the two of you are reunited. If you don't mind what is his name. My wife and I would like to remember him in our daily prayers

[Christie Hicks]

@bkbinthecity That's so sweet of you. His name is COL Kevin Hicks, he's serving with 1-10 CAV in Kandahar Afghanistan. I posted a photo of him earlier in my project at http://365project.org/christiehicks/365/2011-08-19. Your prayers would be mush appreciated.

[Kelliejane]

Beautiful & haunting photograph

[bkb in the city]

@kelliejane Thank you