LEST WE FORGET WHAT IT'S REALLY ALL ABOUT-REMEMBRANCE DAY

Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.) The day was specifically dedicated by King George V of England, on 7 November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who were killed during war.

Common British, Canadian, South African, and ANZAC traditions on Remembrance Day include two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (11:00 am, 11 November), as that marks the time (in the United Kingdom) when armistice became effective.

A PITTANCE OF TIME - TERRY KELLY

Thinking of all the
Canadian

American

and British Soldiers.....

Who have fallen in battle.

VIMY RIDGE

FLANDERS FIELDS-BUGLER AMONG THE GRAVES

AMERICAN BASE KANDAHAR-TRIBUTE WALL

US SOLDIER PAYING RESPECT TO FALLEN COMRADES

CANADIAN SOLDIER COMING HOME

BRITISH SOLDIER'S TOUR IS OVER

GRIEVING AMERICAN SOLDIERS SAYING A LAST GOODBYE

MANY HAVE PAID AND MORE WILL CONTINUE TO PAY FREEDOM'S PRICE, BOTH FOR PEOPLE OF OTHER NATIONS AND FOR HOMELAND SECURITY.

VIGILANT SOLDIERS GUARD THEIR FALLEN COMRADES

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

It is the Military, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It is the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

It is the job of the politicians, reporters, poets and WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD, to work for peace and bring an end to war, but we must not do it at the expense of the members of our Armed Forces, who stand between us and anarchy.

If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the military, please pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our countries and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO THEY STAND ON GUARD FOR. WANT THE BOTTOM LINE? IT'S "YOU" MY FRIENDS. THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BENEFIT ONCE THESE CONFLICTS ARE RESOLVED. PRAY THAT IT WILL HAPPEN SOON.

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Comment by Eugenio on November 19, 2009 at 12:48am: My respect to American Army. I am from Italy and the sacrifice of many Americans that came, fought and died against the fascists and the nazis gave us back our freedom. I am against the war because but not for who gives the life to defend his or other countries.

Comment by Bertie Williams on November 15, 2009 at 10:43pm: Years ago when I was young I had an argument with a man about what constitutes support of our American troops. I had told this man that I was against the war in Viet Nam. He stated that I was against the soldiers that were fighting if I was against the war. "No," I said, "I am against the war, not the men who chose to fight it."
Those persons who go and fight our battles, shed their lives for us will never be ignored, insulted or degraded by me, or in my presence. They believe that they are doing the right thing and I support and uphold their convictions. Carrying a rifle may not be my way, but I refuse to downgrade a soldier because he fights and maybe will die for me to be able to sit here on this computer and type for hours at a time in a free world. No, I will support them and their decision to act. But, I will continue to campaign against wars and battles till the day I die, or until the day when wars end completely, which ever one comes first.

Comment by MommaToldMeNotToCome on November 13, 2009 at 11:31pm: TO iPEACE ADMINISTRATION:

IT IS AN HONOR TO HAVE THIS BLOG FEATURED. ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES I WISH TO THANK YOU FOR SPOTLIGHTING THEIR DAY OF REMEMBRANCE. OUR MILITARY WANTS PEACE JUST AS MUCH AS ALL OTHER PEOPLES WORKING TOWARD AN END TO VIOLENCE AND WARFARE. SOLDIERS EVERYWHERE WOULD BE ONLY TOO HAPPY TO LAY DOWN THEIR GUNS AND GO HOME.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

--CHRISTIE

Comment by MommaToldMeNotToCome on November 13, 2009 at 1:43pm: Thank you David. Yes, I too wore two poppies. There is no way that I would disrespect our military by leaving the red one out and Peace is not a bad word to a soldier. Indeed, quite the reverse. It reassures them that things are being done to bring about an end to the wars they are risking their lives to fight without, at the same time, denigrating the sacrifices they have already made.

Comment by David Gould on November 12, 2009 at 12:34am: Why are there no comments here?

This year I wore two poppies...the Red Poppy for the past and remembrance of those that won our freedoms from the tyrannies of the past.

But I wear the White Poppy also as a sign that I have hope for a future without war, when mankind finds other ways of resolving conflicts...indeed when humans become civilised, respectful and tolerant...for these days I dedicate the past and my hope for the future.