IN FLANDERS FIELDS

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That marks our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae Flanders, 1915

Two minutes of silence at 11:11 am on November 11th honours those who gave their lives to protect our Country. To commemorate the day, schools, business, factories, and other workplaces halt their activity and pause.

100,000 Canadian soldiers died during the first and second world wars. The November 11th ceremony is placed on the day in 1918 when Allied Forces signed the Paris Peace Agreement (Armistice) with Germany to end fighting and stop WWII. The day is marked with the laying of a wreath, a musical ceremony, a military display, and speeches at memorials and public squares. In solidarity with Canadian veterans and solders, red poppies are worn from 11 days before November 11th.

In modern days we commemorate and feel gratitude to all soldiers who continue to dedicate their lives to our liberty and security. LEST WE FORGET.

Remembrance Day (legion.ca)

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