Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual, young and old, to pause, to give thanks, and to remember.
Remembrance Day or Armistice Day is on November 11th. It marks the end of hostilities during the first world war and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defense. Poopy is a symbol of this day.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony has played a major role in Remembrance since 1931. Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools, and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
Pandemic restrictions have meant smaller ceremonies or their outright cancellation. Other gatherings are being replaced with virtual ceremonies.
Nevertheless, the tradition of Remembrance will continue, and Canada’s Fallen will not be forgotten. The Royal Canadian Legion encourages all Canadians to observe a moment of silence on November 11, to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve.