Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget

If you’d like to send a note to troops from the U.S., Canada or Britain–or take some time to reflect on the history relating to this day, I have a collection of links & info below.

This will be the only post on Tipnut today.

• The first Remembrance Day, held in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth, was called Armistice Day. The day commemorated the end of the First World War on Monday, Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Source: CBC News.
• The History of Veterans Day (History.com).
• In Flanders Fields Museum
• The poem “In Flanders Fields” speaks of Flanders fields, but the subject is universal – the fear of the dead that they will be forgotten, that their death will have been in vain. Remembrance, as symbolized by the Poppy, is our eternal answer which belies that fear. Source: The Royal Canadian Legion.
• National WWII Memorial: (U.S.) The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.
• Did you know: The poppy should be worn on the left lapel or as close to the heart as possible. Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.
• If you’d like to send a free printed postcard to U.S. Military Personnel stationed overseas, check out this website from Xerox: Let’s Say Thanks.
• Post a Message on the Heroes Messageboard: (British Troops) To lift the spirits of troops, messages can be published on this online messageboard so they can read kind messages from supporters. Please enter your message of support and, if possible, make a donation to assist the Legion with supporting the serving and ex-Service community. The Royal British Legion.
• Write To The Troops: (Canada) The men and women of the Canadian Forces have demonstrated time and again that they will rise to any challenge. Let your Canadian Forces members know you appreciate their service by sending a message using this monitored message board. Also provides mailing guidelines (snail mail). Other ways to support Canadian troops. National Defence and the Canadian Forces.
• At My Remembrance Day, you can create a personal online tribute page and have a wooden poppy planted in the National Remembrance Garden. There is a small fee involved and all donations will help The Royal British Legion’s work with ex-Service men and women and their dependents.

ETA: I should have said this right off the bat, but if you have links to official sites supporting troops from other countries, please send them in so I can add to the list above. I’m from Canada so I’m familiar with our sites, along with Britain and the U.S.

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