Deer Ridge Community Association

The Memory Project

We Will Remember

Dear Grace,

Thank-you for your kind words, your courage, and gift to a very grumpy, grizzled veteran.

Remembrance Day is a raw emotional event. A self-defense mechanism deployed, by the veteran, is to scowl and growl at anyone who dares engage. Demeanor is further affected by the cold chill on bones, nagging shrapnel bumps, heightened scanning of the crowd, and import of the day.

Holding your artwork you approached from a distance then hesitated. He was looking in your direction. The big breath you took and next step forward did not go unnoticed. You kept walking until you stood one pace in front of him, offered up your painting, smiled and said, “Thank-you”. When the veteran bent down to hear you, it was only then he realized, you, being all of maybe seven years old, just touched his heart with you sweet kindness.

Many years later, your honour of Remembrance Day is well kept and looked upon often. The brush strokes invoke the little girl who thoughtfully painted it and brought a gentle tear to a random veteran.

Deer Ridge Journal for November is now available.

Do you have suggestions for your community?
Would you like to volunteer on the Board?

The next board meeting is:
Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd 13811 Deer Ridge Dr. SE

We hope to see your there!

Kind thanks to Pastor David Dressler and congregation of Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd for use of boardroom meeting space at no cost to Deer Ridge Community Association!