Sally Fur of Sunnybrook Hospital writes to remind South Bayview residents of the annual Operation Raise A Flag as Remembrance Day approaches. Early on the morning of November 11 thousands of flags will be placed on the Sunnybrook lawns adjoining the hospital to thank Canada’s veterans for their heroic service. Everyone is invited to join the salute by purchasing a flag for a modest $25 and send a personal message to a veteran. When veterans awake on Remembrance Day, there will be a patriotic sea of thousands of red and white Canadian flags in their honour. It is a wonderful background to the annual remembrance ceremony at the hospital. To take part visit the Raise A Flag site or call 1-866-696-2008 to purchase a flag Proceeds from the campaign will go to the Veterans Comfort Fund at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. Your donation will help Sunnybrook provide veterans with an enhanced quality of life through community outings, continued learning opportunities and special time with family members. Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre is the largest veterans care facility in Canada and home to 475 veterans who served in the Second World War and the Korean War.
