Absolutely.
One of the young soldiers who was recognized, Kevin Junor, was a stalwart within the army. He was recognized and given a medal in 2009. As a young soldier, he is educating a lot of the high school students, because a lot of them just aren't aware.
I think part of the problem--and as I said, I commend the Department of Veterans Affairs for the website and so forth--is that you have to dig for this information. I think it should be an education piece that goes through the schools, not just during Black History Month. This is history. History should not just be during Black History Month. Every day of the year we should talk about the history and the contributions of various Canadians to this country.
I think it's important that we continue to talk to our youth, continue to engage them, and encourage them not only to look at the history but to become part of the Canadian Forces and to gain the experience that the military has to offer.
As you say, a lot of individuals are retiring from the force. I think the next generation should come up with a diverse face for the military as we serve around the globe and in these various countries. I think it's important that we truly reflect the diversity that Canada offers.