Lest we forget...Remembrance Day 11-11-22

[Baz]

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. ("At the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919.

[Baz]

Getting a little dusty in here.....

[svandamme]

There were a lot of folks this year for the Last Post in Ypres,we had some very flat poppy parades since 2018, the peak anniversary, 2019 and 2020 , 21 was flat for obvious reasons..

But this years, very busy, 4 bands and I saw a lot of more US uniformed military folks.
Suspect there are a lot more in Europe due to Ukraine and took the opportunity to visit Ypres.

[sc_rufctr]

Thanks Baz. Lest we forget.

"World War II veterans gathered in Adelaide for Remembrance Day (ABC News: Ethan Rix)."

[dlockhart]

[ckissick]

I highly recommend this book. The fighting raged right up until 11 AM. This book tells why.

https://www.amazon.com/Eleventh-Month-Day-Hour-Armistice/dp/0375760458

[rfuerst911sc]

To all that gave the ultimate sacrifice thank you . For all that served and currently serve thank you .

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

To all that gave the ultimate sacrifice thank you . For all that served and currently serve thank you .

ditto...

[Baz]

[Baz]