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Limited Brokerage Office 519-528-2411 • Fax 519-528-3523 CeII 519-524-0264 • paulz@tnt21.com LLOYD COLLINS CONSTRUCTION Chad Mann 519-357-3015 Fax 519-357-3252 We Pause I� a On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Canadians across the country pause for two minutes of silence to honour and remember all the men and women who have served our country so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today. Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919. It was originally called `Armistice Day" to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended World War 1 on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. From 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931, Alan Neill, Member of Parliament for Comox–Alberni, introduced a bill to observe Armistice Day only on November 11. The bill, which was passed by the House of Commons, also changed the name to "Remembrance Day" The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931. Why two minutes of silence? The tradition of two minutes of silence originated in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1918. In April of that year, Germany's occupation was still in full force. People feared not only for their loved ones, but for the outcome of the war. The Cape Town Mayor appealed to citizens to observe a special silence. On May 14, two minutes of silence were observed, initiated by the firing of the noonday gun on Signal Hill: the first minute was a time of thanksgiving for those who had returned alive, and the second minute was to remember those who had not made it home. To signal the end of the silence, a bugler played the Last Post and Reveille. This ritual was repeated every day until the Armistice was signed at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. In Flanders Fields At the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae penned what is now the most widely recognized poem written during World War 1. Exhausted and saddened by the death of a close friend, McCrae composed In Flanders Fields. The poem is still recited at Remembrance Day services today, a reminder to those left standing to keep the faith and carry on. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. The Unknown Soldier In May 2000 Canada repatriated the remains of an Unknown Soldier from France and laid them to rest at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa has become a national symbol of remembrance and thanks, and each year people are invited to place their poppies on the tomb after the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. We wear a Poppy to honour their sacrifice Millions of Canadians wear a poppy each year, from the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, in recognition of the sacrifices made for our freedom. After the Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11, people are invited to place their poppies at the Cenotaph. In Canada, the poppy was adopted in 1921 as the official symbol of remembrance. The Royal Canadian Legion suggests that poppies be worn on the left lapel, or as close to the heart as possible. I CO-OPERATIVE INC. LUCKNOW 519-529-7953 HODGINS 11hHome hardware Lucknow 519-528-3008 imem6rnnce �q 1 1 J,NI Wednesday, November 2, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 9 Canadian veterans are our heroes The peace and democracy that we enjoy in Canada today is the result of the great sacrifice made by thousands of Canadians who risked their lives during conflicts around the world. Let's take the time to remember them on November 11. CELEBRATE THE EXCEPTIONAL Remembrance Day highlights the outstanding contribution of all military members through the generations who have ensured the protection of Canada and its allies. November 11 gives us a special opportunity to highlight their immeasurable contribution. It's a privilege to honor these brave men and women who have fought for justice and for the freedom of many people, at home and abroad. Here are some concrete actions you can take to demonstrate your appreciation and gratitude: • Attend a memorial service in your arca and invite your family and friends to go with you. • Buy and proudly wear a poppy pin. The proceeds go directly to support veterans' services. • Write to one or more CanadianArmed Forces veterans to express your gratitude and congratulate them on their courage. • Browse some of the audiovisual documents published on the Vet- erans Affairs Canada website. They'll help you learn more about Canadian history and the invaluable contributions of our armed forces. • Show your support for veterans by posting messages and videos on social media with the hashtag w: #RememberThem. For more information, visit the "Remembrance"section of the Veterans Affairs Canada website at www.veterans.gc.ca. 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