November 11th...US Veteran's Day

[Marie5656]

A reminder that Saturday, November 11th is the US Veteran's Day, where we honor all of our vets.

So, if you have a friend , family or aquaintance who is a vet..make sure you give them a call, send an email, or just remember to acknowledge them on that day.

Not from the US? Feel free to borrow our holiday to honor your own veterans.

[cherandbuster]

Nice thought, Marie.

I'll be sure to pass it on

[Rapunzel]

November 11th is also the day we remember our war heroes, it dates back to when we signed the armistice ending WWII on November 11th at 11am (11/11/11) - which is probably why its your Remembrance Day too. Duh! (I'm so stoopid!)

On the nearest Sunday (12th this year) we hold memorial services all across the country and a major march past is organised at The Cenotaph in London where poppy wreaths are laid by the Royal Family, past and present prime ministers, representatives of many nations across the globe and members representing each division of our forces, past and present.

Its an extremely moving event as you watch veterans marching (or being wheeled) past and saluting the cenotaph, with all their newly-polished medals shining in the sun. I think last year there were about 6 veterans from WWI still surviving - and all were aged over 100!


http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...membrance.html

[Marie5656]

BUMP

Here's to all our gardening veterans!!

[Bez]

We also have the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. I don't think I've ever missed watching this on TV.....very moving, specially when they drop millions of poppy petals representing all those that have died in combat over the years

[lady cop]

In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark 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.

[Marie5656]

Thanks, LC..read that a long time ago. Forgot about it.

The whole school held a Rememberence Day ceremony today at 11am.
Tomorrow the town will have a ceremony
Lest we forget

[Marie5656]

Our Memorial day in May I think is closer to your Rememberance day. Where we remember the war dead and stuff. Some here called it Decoration Day...I think because folks went out and put flowers and/or flags on the graves .

Veterans Day honors living and dead vets.

But they both provide good honor and recognition.

Other Special Days For Australians
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Anzac Day - April 25. Remembers everyone who served in the first world war.

Rememberence Day - November 11. Remembers all Australians who served in all wars.

I think it is great for the kids to remember all these days.Let them know why we enjoy so much freedom