97 years ago today

Today 97 years ago, in the early morning, in light snow, men of the Canadian Division rose from their trenches and assaulted the enemy on this ridge on the first day of the Battle of Arras.

Canada had come of age.

Lest we forget.

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee;
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.