Veteran's Day - November 11

I was just now noticing it listed on my new November month's calendar. It seems that both the U.S. and Canada remember theirs on the same day. But, in Canada it is called Remembrance Day.

The rather odd aspect of this important day is that it is not a holiday, like Memorial Day is. I wonder why.
 
This year at the Senior Residence where I live, I've been asked to choose a theme and lead the way. There are only 3 men living here who were in WWII. I am going to make the theme a special recognition of WWII Vets. There are precious few of these men and women alive today. That war was the most horrible in the annals of history, and these people were definitely the greatest and bravest generation of all time, to date.
 

Lewkat said:
This year at the Senior Residence where I live, I've been asked to choose a theme and lead the way. There are only 3 men living here who were in WWII. I am going to make the theme a special recognition of WWII Vets. There are precious few of these men and women alive today. That war was the most horrible in the annals of history, and these people were definitely the greatest and bravest generation of all time, to date.
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All war is horrible. Look at what is going on in Gaza. Not an enviable place to have to live in. But, I think it is very good of you to theme your event around vets of WW2. That was horrible only for its breath and depth. But, for the individual soldier living through any war it is a terrifying experience and all should be commended for their bravery and service. Good luck with your celebration.(y)
 
In Canada Remembrance Day is a day for quiet reflection, and the phrase "Lest WE Forget " is heard across our country. At 11 AM in Ottawa, at the National War Memorial, the Govenor General and the Prime Minister will lay wreaths on the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier. That will be broadcast on all 3 TV networks, right across Canada, live.

In small towns across Canada local residents will pay tribute to our fallen warriors. The Silver Cross Mother/Father is chosen each year to lay a wreath at the Tomb in Ottawa, to represent all of those Canadians who lost a loved one in war. This year's Silver Cross Mother is from Manitoba. Her son was killed in Bosnia when his vehicle ran over a land mine, while he was there as a part of an Canadian Forces United Nations peacekeeping mission. JimB.
 
Both of my grandfathers were WW1 vets, and they both served in France. I made a point of seeing the movie 1917 to see what trench warfare might look like. It was indeed ugly.

Thank you Jim and Ray for your service.
 
Robb.hisself said:
All war is horrible. Look at what is going on in Gaza. Not an enviable place to have to live in. But, I think it is very good of you to theme your event around vets of WW2. That was horrible only for its breath and depth. But, for the individual soldier living through any war it is a terrifying experience and all should be commended for their bravery and service. Good luck with your celebration.(y)
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I realize all war is horrible, but WWII has gone down in the annals of human history as the most atrocious and obscene of all wars. The savagery and barbarism in both Asia and Europe were beyond the pale and violated every moral fiber of humanity. The Geneva Convention went right out the window with that war, and so it still is today. Try to bring any trial, anyone accused of being a war criminal in these days.
I'll let you know how our celebration turns out. I do not intend to drag out all the horrors these men witnessed, as it is too crass to do so. But, I do want them to know that we appreciate what they did for us.
I am a Korean War vet, and our time is running out as well, but it does not compare with WWII. Plus, even though there was a cease fire in Korea, that one still is not over by a long shot.
 
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For those that do not know.........This photo is of the Tomb of the Canadian Unknown Soldier. It is located directly in front of the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, in our nation's capital city, Ottawa. After the Remembrance Day service is over, the people cover the Tomb with their Poppies. AT 11 AM across Canada, traffic will stop for the two minutes of silence to honor our fallen. Lest WE Forget. JimB.
 
I visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) a long time ago, and will never be able to do it again, but if you can, please visit. To see those +58,000 names of young men and women is simply overwhelming to the emotions. I'm tearing up just from the memory.
 
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