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Barry Elliott Financial Solutions For Today and Tomorrow barry@xplornet.com www. hubcapital.ca 340 Bruce Road 86 Lucknow, ON NOG 2H0 Office 519-357-1532 Fax 519-357-1532 Cell 519-357-5375 Toll Free 1-877-1532 Qie pau4e o# I 2Sal Throughout history, millions of soldiers have marched into wars to protect the freedoms of their countries. Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemorate those soldiers' achievements and sacrifices and to pay respects to soldiers who died in battle. In the United States, people honor their present and past military on Veterans' Day. In British commonwealth countries and territories, includ- ing Canada, November 11 is known as Remembrance Day. Since the end of World War I, memorials to remember those of the armed forces who fought in battle and perished in the line of duty have been dedicated on this day. Armistice Day origins Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day because it marks the signing of the armistice that put an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare between the Germans and Allied troops. The armistice agreement was signed in a French train carriage at 11 a.m. Later, the carriage where the historic event took place was placed in a specially constructed building to serve as a monument to the defeat of Germany. Although it was moved by German forces and later destroyed during World War II, after that war ended a replacement carriage, correct in every detail, was rededicated on Armistice Day in 1950. Remembrance Day evolution Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day after World War II to commemorate soldiers from both world wars. It is now used as a way to pay hommage to any fallen soldier. Each year a national ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, a monument erected as a memorial to soldiers buried else- where. The Queen will lay the first wreath at the Cenotaph, while others will leave wreaths and small wooden crosses. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in many provinces and territories. Official national ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Events begin with the tolling of the Carillon in the Peace Tower, during which members of the Canadian Forces par- ticipate and congregate at Confederation Square. Similar ceremonies take place in provincial capitals across the country. Very often moments of silence are offered for lost lives. What about the poppies? One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers. The bold, red color of the flower has be- come an enduring symbol of those who died so that others may be free. The poppy became a symbol for a specific reason. Some of the most concentrated and bloody fighting of World War I took place in Flanders, a region in western Belgium. As a result of the fighting, most signs of natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving behind mud and not much else. The only living thing to survive was the poppy flower, which bloomed with the coming of the warm weather the year after fighting in the region had ceased. Poppies grow in disturbed soil and can lie dormant in the ground without germinating. Without the war, they may have never come to the surface. John McCrae, a doctor serving with the Canadian Armed Forces, was moved by the vision of poppies flowering in Flanders and wrote a poem titled "In Flanders Fields?' After the poem was published, it received international acclaim, and the poppy became a popular symbol of those lost in battle. Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side of the chest, where a military medal would be placed. Women wear it on the right side because that is where a widow would wear her husband's medals. CAPTION: A field of poppies has come Remembrance Day is celebrated every year, providing people humbled by the sacrifices of to symbolize the soldiers who lost their soldiers an opportunity to remember those soldiers' efforts to secure freedom. lives while fighting in battle. Vitai doe4 vara Pop it _` ,oita i rmi, yei pa All proceeds stay within your local community by supporting ex -service n need of financial assistance urchasing of medical equipment for community health facilities • Medical research and training • Bursaries for students vices for senior citizens • Local youth Cadets LLOYD caws CONSTRUCTION Chad Mann 519-357-3015 Fax 519-357-3252 Nots,� •', DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE INC. LUCKNOW 519-529-7953 HODGINS Home hardware re Lucknow 519-528-3008 REMEMBRANCE DAY REMEMBERING with pride NOV. 11, 2015 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 area and invite your family and friends to go with you. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 9 • 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 Veterans 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 #RememberThem. For more information, visit the "Remembrance"section of the Veterans 4 Affairs Canada website at www.veterans.gc.ca. F a t Chad Mann 519-357-3015 www.kruzinmannlimos.com A Division of Lloyd Collins Construction Ltd. Iucknow Sentinel "Serving the SepoyTown Since 1873" LUCKNOW 519-528-2822 www.Iucknowsentinel.com JOAN MACKENZIE POLLARD F. JEFF POLLARD F.D. LUCKNOW 519-528-3432 D. AMY POLLARD -FRY F.D. MARYELLEN POLLARD F.D. 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