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From: MaryW
Date: 11-11-2003, 09:31 AM (1 of 10)
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Today here in Canada is Remembrance Day. This is the day we pay respect to all the veterans of all the wars that have involved our country. At exactly 11 minutes after 11 on the 11th day of the 11th month there is a minute of silence. There will be many ceremonies at cenotaphs, Legions and any military installation. The kids had a big thing at school yesterday. My Dad and one brother were both in the military and defended their country at one time or another. They deserve this day. I believe the US has a Veterans Day with the same sort of activities. MaryW
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From: dmoses
Date: 11-11-2003, 10:26 AM (2 of 10)
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Yes, it is called Veterans Day here. At my daughter's school, the students make a poster to honour a veteran that they know. It usually has a picture of the person, and info about his/her military background, as well as a note of appreciation. These are attached to stakes, and put outside on the schoolgrounds. It is really very impressive to see a schoolyard full of these 'expressions of thanks' as you drive by, and the veterans feel very honoured. It is very touching also to read about the veterans, and the messages that the students have written. Take care,
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From: Magot
Date: 11-11-2003, 11:00 AM (3 of 10)
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In England we call it Armistice Day - the same commemorations take place. The Royal British Legion sell poppies and the proceeds go towards war veterans and widows.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Sherri
Date: 11-11-2003, 11:24 AM (4 of 10)
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We are heading off to our legion for the remeberance service in about an 1/2 hour. I thought the poppies were a Canadian thing glad to see other countries have them to they are a great reminder. Sherri My website
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-11-2003, 03:07 PM (5 of 10)
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My husband is a veteran as is my father-in-law....my littlest brother-in-law is still in the AF...my husbands niece and her husband are both in the AF... My Dad was a veteran (Korea).... I've lived around the military all my life and I always try to thank/support them.... Chrys
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From: dmoses
Date: 11-11-2003, 06:26 PM (6 of 10)
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My father was also a veteran...of the British Royal Navy. He served on the minesweepers during WWII.
Take care,
Donna |
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 11-12-2003, 06:18 PM (7 of 10)
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In the US , it used to be Armistice Day, then the name was changed to include ALL Veterans, not just the ones from WW 1. And the Poppy sales to remember and help the veterans... Doesn't that come from " In Flanders Fields" ?? That was originally connected with WW 1 also, I'm pretty sure.. I remember my Grandparents talking about that.. Sew With Love
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From: Magot
Date: 11-13-2003, 02:45 AM (8 of 10)
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Yes Libby, that is the origin on the poppy as I remember. Although we call it Armistice day we remember all who have died in conflicts since. I recall standing at our memorail last year watching the march past of the young hopeful new recruits and wondering how many would be sent to Iraq and who would come back. Puts a face on it doesn't it. Children have this idea they go into the army/navy whatever to be the attacker, and don't see the other side of the coin - you are there to stand in the way for others. I find it hard to understand the " it's not fair, they shot my mate," when you yourself may have killed. Reality check. love and kisses, Jan
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From: LeWeaver
Date: 11-13-2003, 04:08 PM (9 of 10)
| Libby, it is connected with Flander's Fields written by John McCrae after a major battle in Flander's, Belgium where he served as a surgeon with the Canadian army during WW1. According to our homeschool research poppies can lie dormant underground for years without growing until the soil around them is disturbed. The dormant poppy seeds were given a chance to grow when gravesites were dug. |
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-13-2003, 06:46 PM (10 of 10)
Last year my grandson (6 yrs. old at the time) recited the poem "Flanders Fields" for the whole school. Such a proud grandma. 
MaryW
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