I know a little white cross, somewhere in France The grave of a little boy, in the meadows he used to prance Come to me my child; sit at my knee Let me mother you, as I once did, the day you opened your eyes: that long ago January You loved the white roses, but…
Have you been bearing your Flanders poppy in honor of Canada’s veterans over the last couple of days? With Remembrance Day coming up, it’s important for us to keep in mind all of those who made sacrifices in honor of Canada. There’s more to this day than memories and poppies. A big thanks to everyone who attended this…
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. – In Flanders Fields, John Mcrae It was in third grade that I started to understand the importance of Remembrance Day. It was the first time I heard the song…
Even if it is a couple of days past Remembrance Day, there was never a rule that said we still couldn’t remember the brave men and women that fought for this country after Remembrance Day. Their battles, their sacrifices, it continues long past this day, and as the children that your father, mother, and their…
As we are likely all aware, Remembrance Day is today and it allows us to take a moment to remember the sacrifice our veterans made to gain peace. I wrote the following poem, thank you for taking a look 🙂 So Forever Remember… By: E. Elene Otte Marching footsteps A shout and a boom Laying…
Remembrance Day is perhaps the most serious occasion of the year. It is at this time that we give thanks and recognize those who sacrificed their lives so that generations in the future may have better ones. We wear our poppies and give our respects, but nobody remembers to mention those who are sitting at…
With the fast approach of Remembrance Day, quite often the only thought pounding in many of our minds is the long weekend that is unavoidably linked with the national holiday. Better yet, more class time will be missed for the Remembrance Day assembly. How eventful can November get?! At least that was the view I’ve…
With Remembrance Day on the horizon, Canadians are sporting poppies – as they do every year. However, there are many more ways to be active in remembering than you might think. In fact, this year Veterans Affairs Canada would like to see Canadians remembering the sacrifices made by our troops in many ways. Apart from…
What does it mean to wear a poppy if you have never seen a battlefield or lost someone to war? As Remembrance Day fast approaches us, I have begun sporting the famed red flower and reflecting upon this commemoration. During the moment of silence, I genuinely take the time to reflect upon the sacrifices soldiers have…
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