Lest We Forget

Remembrance day feels different this year, as the war in Ukraine somehow feels too close for comfort given that this is meant to be a day of historical reflection.  Beyond ruminating about the state of the world, paging through Rudyard Kipling’s “The Gardener” (Kipling lost his only son at the Battle of Loos in 1915), and observing a moment of silence at 11am, this Remembrance Day I am reflecting on the meaning of legacy and how best to give it expression. 

Perhaps it’s because my late father’s birthday falls at this time of year, we’re heading into the giving season, or that I’m quietly cresting into the back nine of my life that I’m reflective on how I’ll be remembered (or how much being remembered matters).  I’ve gathered together a few murmurs from the interweb here and here that hopefully inspires your own reflection on how you might leave your campsite a bit nicer than when you came to it. 

If you’ve already put thought into what legacy means to you and would like to structure your giving through a more formal avenue, CIBC’s Giving Back Program is another consideration.  Learn more about the program and how we can help here.