Remembrance Day is a very important day for many veterans across the country.

A Saskatoon sailor is marking the day by reminding people of the sacrifices made during the Second World War after having the opportunity to see the beaches of Normandy and meet some of the living veterans.

“Being able to see the beaches where it used to be a war zone, but it’s a very different environment today,” said Seaman 1st Class Manjovan Singh Sangha.

Sangha is a proud member of Saskatoon HMCS Licorne and was chosen to be part of Operation Distinction in June to commemorate the sacrifices made during the invasion of Normandy during World War II.

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Sangha met the veterans who had fought on the beach he was on – and he was shocked by their positivity.

“The veterans that were there, seeing their positive emotions and their words and seeing them in such good spirits after being in a place that was potentially the largest war invasion in history. It was very motivating,” Sangha said.

“I really appreciate their words of wisdom, to have gone through all of that and still have such a great and positive mindset was really inspiring.”

Sangha added that Remembrance Day is a day to show respect and honor those who have fought and continue to fight for our country.

“It’s a day to honor and honor those. Sacrifice their lives for us, not only in the past, but also for those who are still fighting in the conflicts for our safety today, as well as for the reservists who take time, more like weeks or months, to help military training and doing those kinds of things,” Sangha said.

Although Memorial Day is only one day of the year, Sangha reminds people to remember to honor our military every day for the sacrifices they make.

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