I Identified As A Homeless CF Veteran In Abbotsford. Asked For A Warm Meal. I Got Something Else!

Today[As it is Diwali. Since I am being deliberately starved to death by the regime and its proxies. Hungry and becoming desperate. Skin and bone. Malnourished and emaciated.] I respectfully requested a free meal at the Khalsa Diwan Society's Gurdwara here in Abbotsford BC. After my last experience down the road at a different Gurdwara a few months back, as detailed in a previous update, where I was angrily shown the  door without a meal I was somewhat hesitant and nervous to say the least. Starvation, desperation, knowing that help isn't coming from the proper authorities, any of the citizens of Abbotsford, or anyone from the surrounding communities, and perhaps an inherent belief that most people are good and are indeed willing to help but are at the moment- under authoritarian rule- too terrified of government reprisals to reach out to assist me, motivated me to try again. I identified myself as a homeless, disabled Canadian Forces Veteran in need of a free meal. As always, I was polite, professional, respectful, direct and to the point. Ultimately, four of the individuals behind the counter refused to serve me. The fifth placed two small ladles worth of what appeared to be a thin vegetable stew into my provided Trangia Pot. On his third and final scoop I watched with shock, disgust, and yes- anger as he very clearly appeared to spit into the food, and told me to, "Get out!" without explanation. Needless to say, I immediately threw the contaminated food into the garbage can on my way out the door. All presumably filmed  on the buildings surveillance cameras? 

"The gurdwara is also the location for the historic Sikh practice of langar or community meal. All gurwaras are open to anyone of any faith for a free meal, which is always vegetarian. People eat together, and the kitchen is maintained by Sikh community volunteers." Perhaps these volunteers didn't get the memo?

My last email as someone from a different faith to the senior leadership team of this facility politely requesting a free meal in my time of need went unanswered. So I'm not expecting either an apology, an explanation, or an offer to make amends. It's become clear that acting with integrity, honour, and respect for other members of the community in need is simply not how they operate. Alleged hate based crimes are never acceptable in my opinion.

However, if I was to make a suggestion to the Khalsa Diwan Society's senior 'leadership' team  on how to move forward it would be this. Be transparent, honest, and courageous  enough to place a large sign at your front door in both of Canada's official languages English and French. Clearly stating to the people of Abbotsford that select members of the community, especially people like me who are homeless, sick, disabled, dying, Canadian Forces Veterans of Northern European ancestry, of a different religion, and most importantly those of the Warrior Class who have honourably and selflessly served and sacrificed for Canada simply aren't welcome in your religious institution  at various times of the year-full stop.  Just be honest with the public! Saves everyone in the community so much time, and upset if they know in advance through a written warning in simple language to just stay away! For what it's worth, I forgive the five individuals involved in the alleged cowardly, vile, disgusting, thuggish, juvenile,  racially motivated, hate based act in my opinion that  transpired earlier today. The alleged unwarranted and egregious display that prompted me, as hungry and upset as I am[I'm still shaking] and find this incredibly difficult to write this update. Hopefully, their God will forgive them as well in time.  I pray that they ultimately find tolerance in their hearts for others who are different than themselves during their time occupying  Canada. Thank you to everyone who has supported my petition!