On the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them. Remembering all those who lost their lives and health in World War I,
Remembrance Day (also known as
Poppy Day) is a memorial day observed in
Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the
First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. The day, specifically designated by King
George V on 7 November 1919,
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or alternative dates, are also recognised as special days for war
remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is
observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of World War I
on that date in 1918. wiki
We did the same! I see your Grandpa serve the Canadian Military. Freedom is not free, good thing there are days like this one to remember it!
ReplyDeletethe cemetery photo is very moving.
ReplyDeleteRemembering is so important. Now, if only that remembrance could translate to world peace. I, too, found the cemetery photo very moving.
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