Remembrance Day (November 11, 2024)

Remembrance Day is a significant day in Canada, observed every year on November 11th to commemorate the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in various wars. It is a day to honor the brave men and women who fought for their country and laid down their lives for the sake of freedom and democracy. On this day, Canadians wear poppies, a symbol of remembrance and respect for those who have served in the military. The day is marked by a two-minute silence at 11 am, which is the time when the armistice was signed to end World War I.

The day is not only an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of the past but also to reflect on the present and the future. It is a reminder to all Canadians to strive for peace and to work towards a better world where conflicts can be resolved without violence.

The Act of Remembrance

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.
We will remember them.