Today, Australia celebrates Remembrance Day which is the day that is specifically set aside to remember those who had sacrificed their lives for Australia in the wars and conflicts.
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender. - Remembrance Day Tradition
I remember quite clearly when Ted and I used to frequent the RSL [Returned and Services League] where most of the members are ex-servicemen and such, and if memory serves me right, everyday at 6pm, a moment of silence is given to the fallen. I thought it was really a great way of remembering those who had sacrificed for the country, ‘lest we forget’.
Today, in conjunction with Remembrance Day, poppies are being sold to help these ex-servicemen and of course, they are worn in honour of the dead.
by Dawn, on November 12 2007 @ 10:31 pm
Yvy, happy remembrance day to you too. It was Veterans’ day yesterday for us. I forgot about it till I got home from shopping and eating, saw the news and wished my hubby happy Veterans’ day, since he is a veteran.
by Aida, on November 14 2007 @ 2:33 am
same here in canada, rememberance day on nov 11
by wuching, on November 14 2007 @ 9:52 am
i’d rather they make it a holiday the following monday
by Sweetest Sin, on November 14 2007 @ 10:36 am
wuching : that wouldn’t be such a bad idea eh? but for me n ted, makes no difference la coz ted has his own routine n sometimes, he doesnt work mondays n me, i’m home 24/7 so….if monday is public holiday or not, it’s all ok with me.
dawn & aida : o good…
i think a couple of countries who were involved in WW2 [i think] have this day as remembrance day la.