Music Monday: for the Soldiers

Today isn't November 11th. In fact, Remembrance Day isn't until the end of the week. But that doesn't matter. We've set aside that day to remember our fallen, but our memories and silence are just as potent any other day of the week or year.

A brief introduction to the artist, Shawn Hlookoff. He's a rising British Columbian talent who came to international attention with the release of this song. I remember discovering him as an artist through the local newspaper, and then watching him perform on the Legislature lawn for BC Day celebrations.

It's strange not being in Canada right now, not only because of the seasonal lack I rambled about earlier, but because I have yet to see one of those ubiquitous red poppy pins. Those are another mark of the autumn season, one that, though welcome, is always bittersweet to see.

I don't really want to say much in this post, so I'll leave you with the video below. I hope everyone's celebrations this week go well, and that this song is made meaningful.