Two friends, along with a myriad of other folks took the Oath of Allegiance and with some words and promises, became welcomed citizens of this great country, Canada!
It was awesome...although the judge that did the ceremony did take us on a somewhat long, but very informative trip down memory lane with historical facts and names of important people who received their start in our very own city of Prince Albert. It is good to be reminded of these things, but sitting in a tiny little theatre seat (for those tiny little high school behinds) with a brace on my leg which hung to the floor, for well over an hour, didn't do much for my patience.
But I couldn't get over the passion with which a couple of the recipients spoke about Canada. It was like this was the most wonderful experience and gift they had ever received, or hoped to ever receive! And they spoke about freedoms and opportunities of every kind and the right to pursue any type of education they wished! It seemed almost like they were living out a dream.....and they were.
I came away with a sense of nationalistic fervor and a sense of total thankfulness and pride in this country. We who were born into this type of freedom and easy access, have no idea what it may be like to live without it. We have it all, if we so wish....or not. One of the fellows really should have been a politician....perhaps he will set his sights on that.....the sky is the limit!
Here are pictures of the two fellows who are now Canadians. Congratulations Yaounde and Christian, both from the Congo!
Kamu Madiaza (Yaounde)
Christian Kongawi - right:-)
Congratulations fellows! You most likely know much more about Canada at this point than I can recall to memory! We were very proud of them both!
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