LEST WE FORGET...
Millions of people each year stop what they are doing at the
11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month and observe a Two Minute Silence
to commemorate the original Armistice 'stilling of arms' of 1918 which led to the formal end to the First World War.
Remembrance is part of the modern British Commonwealth life, culture and heritage. It becomes a particular feature of the public calendar on or about Remembrance Sunday and 11 November, Armistice Day, each year. This is when public, private, formal and informal Remembrance events take place throughout the UK and the rest of the World.
When we bow our heads in reflection, we remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. But we also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts. Today, with troops on duty in Afghanistan and other trouble spots around the world, Remembrance, and the two minute tribute, are as important as ever.
Millions of people each year stop what they are doing at the
11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month and observe a Two Minute Silence
to commemorate the original Armistice 'stilling of arms' of 1918 which led to the formal end to the First World War.
Remembrance is part of the modern British Commonwealth life, culture and heritage. It becomes a particular feature of the public calendar on or about Remembrance Sunday and 11 November, Armistice Day, each year. This is when public, private, formal and informal Remembrance events take place throughout the UK and the rest of the World.
When we bow our heads in reflection, we remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. But we also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts. Today, with troops on duty in Afghanistan and other trouble spots around the world, Remembrance, and the two minute tribute, are as important as ever.
The PoppyOver 40 million poppies are distributed by the Legion every year at the end of October and up to 11 November. Each and every poppy is a symbol of Remembrance and hope and millions of people make the individual choice to wear one.
The poppy is • A symbol of Remembrance and hope • Worn by millions of people • Red because of the natural colour of field poppies The poppy is NOT • A symbol of death or a sign of support for war • A reflection of politics or religion • Red to reflect the colour of blood Wearing a poppy • is a personal choice • reflects individual and personal memories • is not compulsory • is appreciated by those it helps More about THE SYMBOLIC POPPY |
Be a part of this years' Remembrance Day and wear your poppy with pride