It is a time to thank Canadian Armed Forces veterans and soldiers who have served or are currently serving, for their honour, courage, valour and sacrifice.
On November 11th each year, Canadians remember men and women who have fallen in the military service of their country. They served and sacrificed for our freedoms. We will never forget. We will remember you.
Why do we celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11?
Armistice Day or “Remembrance Day” as it has come to be known, originated following the end of the First World War. The Armistice agreement was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces in Paris on Monday, 11 November 1918 at 0500 hours. The ceasefire went into effect at 1100 hours the same morning.
Why is the poppy a symbol of Remembrance Day?
The Poppy has been widely recognized as a symbol of Remembrance since it was first adopted in 1921. By wearing the poppy, we show our gratitude to those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy. The idea for the Remembrance Poppy was imagined by Madame Anna Guérin of France. She was inspired by John McCrae's poem “In Flanders Fields.”
For more information visit www.legion.ca/remembrance