That was my epiphany, my moment of lucidity. I viewed things differently from then on. I now know that we as Canadians have a past worth celebrating which goes beyond Medicare and multiculturalism and socialism and anti-Americanism. Any nation who fought at Vimy Ridge and who could participate in the 1972 Summit Series wasn't merely a collection of "nice" and "considerate" individuals, but rather citizens with a proud and rich heritage willing to fight for it.