The eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month
Why wear an artificial red poppy?
On November 11th, 1918 the Armistice was signed, which signaled the end of the four years of fighting in the First World War. Armistice Day became a day to remember all those who sacrificed their lives during the First World War.
Following the Second World War, Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day to honor all the men and women who were killed in both World Wars and other conflicts.
On November 11th, 1918 the Armistice was signed, which signaled the end of the four years of fighting in the First World War. Armistice Day became a day to remember all those who sacrificed their lives during the First World War.
Following the Second World War, Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day to honor all the men and women who were killed in both World Wars and other conflicts.
Remembrance Day
The fourth stanza of Laurence Binyon’s “For the Fallen” is often read aloud:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
One can wear an artificial poppy, which are sold by the Royal British Legion. The Royal British Legion is a charity which provides support to men and women who have served in the Armed Forces and their families.
posted by RoTN Volunteers @ 8:53 AM
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Have a listen to the Remembrance podcast on iTunes or on the Royal British Legion blog It's a good way to remember.
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