Remembering those who fought in wars for our freedom.
By bonbon664
@bonbon664 (3466)
Canada
November 9, 2007 9:26am CST
We have the ability to sit here on Mylot freely discussing issues of the day. It's Rememberance Day here in Canada on Sunday the 11th. It's a day where I think each and every citizen of this country should stop at 11:00 on Sunday, stop drinking your coffee, stop talking, take your hat off, and recognize the 2 minutes of silence. It's not too much to ask to show your respect and thank all the brave men and women who have fought and died in wars to give us the freedom we enjoy today. Oh, and buy a poppy.
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
9 Nov 07
Hello My Fellow Canadian Friend ;)
Yes, Rememberance Day is Sunday! We have already purchased some poppies and we always take a minute or two of silence to remember those who fought for our freedoms. I feel though that not many kids know about Rememberance day as much as they used to unfortunately, I really hope that changes and fast. The schools really should be teaching children more about this.
Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
9 Nov 07
I don't think it's just the kids who don't realize what sacrifices these men and women have made. It's a real shame, and judging by the lack of interest in this conversation, most people couldn't care less.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
10 Nov 07
Yes here in the US we have Veterans' Day which will be observed on Monday. And yes, the idea of having a moment's of silence to remember all those who have fought in wars is such a wonderful one. It's sad though, as even what should be a solemn day, has been commercialized as a big "sale" day. I don't know if it is the same where you are. Here, even parades to honor veterans have dwindled to nothing as no one shows up for them
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
11 Nov 07
No, it's not a commercial thing at all. At the 11th hour of the 11th of the 11th month, we all stop, and observe 2 minutes of silence to remember what the veterans and the current military men and women have and do for us. Lots of people show up at various cenitaphs for ceremonies and laying of wreaths. Oh, and we all wear poppies on our left chest. It's associated with the poem that another poster put, "In Flanders Fields".
@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
10 Nov 07
In the United States we call it Veteran's Day. One of the things that really makes me proud of the very small town where I help in the school is the way it celebrates this holiday. We always seem to do it on Friday closest to the actual date. Our children learn and perform patriotic songs, our media/technology person puts together a slide show from information and memorabilia of local veterans, especially those with ties to our school, and we serve any veteran who wants it a very good lunch. The kids learn about history, and honoring your country, the Veterans get to look into the face of the future. There are always letters, cards, and pictures that the kids have made during the week. Every veteran present goes home with one or two or three. This is what we did today at our school. Small town America can be really great.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
11 Nov 07
That's something to be really proud of. Unfortunately here, people can't seem to separate what they think of the politicians and the current situation and what sacrifices the soldiers make.
