On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918, at the signing of the Armistice, the guns in Europe fell silent. And so, every year on the same day at the same time, we remember those who have fallen in all wars, and made the ultimate sacrifice.
These photos were taken today at the Remembrance Day Service at my local RSL.
I filmed the service which is in three parts.
Click here to see Part 2
and
Click here to see Part 3
The Ode
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
From 'For The Fallen' by Laurence Binyon
Today's Quote: In war, there are no unwounded soldiers ~ Jose Narosky.
As usual, a poignant post with a perfect quote.
ReplyDeleteA great posting of photos as we remember our veterans both living and resting in peace - around the world! Happy Veterans Day!
ReplyDeleteSo many of the youth have no idea the sacrifices that were made.
ReplyDeleteA fitting tribute.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
It's important not to forget the mistakes of the past so that they don't happen again...
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
In our country, such events go largely unnoticed except for a few old men (mostly) who put on uniforms and get together to listen to a few speeches.
ReplyDeleteToo bad, as it is so important to think again about war and its consequences and try to devise means of getting along without killing one another...