A Hero

Frequently I hear the phrase "there's x number of minutes of my life I will never get back".

On Saturday I used some minutes of my life that I wouldn't ever try to retrieve. I stood along the Highway of Heroes and witnessed the procession for Corporal Tyler Crooks as he was returned to his family in Port Colborne.

I did not know him. I never met him. I was just one of what I hope was many nameless, faceless people who took the time to salute one of our finest, bravest citizens. Such a small gesture to make for someone who gave all. And yet such an important one. It was an experience I hope I never have to repeat but fear I will. And I will do so every time I can.