The Importance of Remembrance Day
Each year on November 11, people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond observe a moment of silence. They gather at cenotaphs, war memorials, schools, and workplaces to honour those who gave their lives in military service.
This solemn event, known as Remembrance Day, is not only a time to remember the fallen but also to reflect on the human cost of war, the value of peace, and our continuing duty to safeguard freedom.
Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919, marking the first anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
The First World War lasted more than four years and claimed over sixteen million lives worldwide, including more than sixty thousand Canadians. Entire towns lost a generation of young men, and countless families were changed forever.
In the years following the war, communities across Europe, Canada, Australia, and other nations sought meaningful ways to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice through ceremonies, monuments, and memorials.
Author’s Summary
Remembrance Day endures as a solemn symbol of reflection, courage, and the shared responsibility to preserve peace for future generations.
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