This is when Armistice was signed way back when, to end WWI. In Canada we were always required to learn to memory "In Flanders Field" and we all (still do) wore poppies in remembrance. Tomorrow is Veteran's Day in the USA and Rembrance Day in Canada....for many here in the USA they do not know the signifigcance of November 11, 1918 and many businesses continue on as normal. In Canada people will gather at cenotaphs, listen to the pipes, hear the names of vetrans, watch wreaths laid in honor and REMEMBER. I spent many a day standing 'at ease' in snow, pipes at rest under my arms, then marching and playing on icy roads back to the Legion....knowing that during WWI, WWII and all subsequent conflicts anyone on the battle field during this time of year did not have the promise of warmth, homemade stew, biscuits and beer waiting at the end of the parade. God Bless Us Everyone....
In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army
IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm
ps....for those who are interested....Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae is a distant relative of mine on my mom's side
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| the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918..Armistice Day |
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missliss78
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Nov 10 @ 10:43PM
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Awesome blog, mags.
Thanks so much for the post!
To our vets, I salute you.
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gunn12fan
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Nov 10 @ 11:30PM
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god bless all our vets
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poeticcougar
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Nov 10 @ 11:39PM
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the world is getting too commercial, B, even here almost everything is open 
a lot of businesses will stay closed before noon to let the ceremonies run.
I won a Remembrance Day contest in grade 10 and had to read my poem in front of the gatherers at the cenotaph. I also did the march with the cadets in grade 9.
I have a poppy in my car at all times.........I don't wear it only for November 11th but feel its significance year round.
Great blog! 
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CHARLIgurl1
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Nov 10 @ 11:39PM
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wonderful blog.. and what amazing blood you have in your veins.
Kudo.
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Peabianjay
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Nov 11 @ 2:34AM
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A wee bit of history for ya's....
The last living Canadian world war one veteran is 108.
Very wee. I can't recall his name.
Sad.
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maggiemae684
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Nov 11 @ 7:59AM
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John Henry Foster Babcock (born July 23, 1900) is, at age 108, the last known surviving veteran of the Canadian military to have served in the First World War. Babcock first attempted to join the army at the age of fifteen, but was turned down and sent to work in Halifax until he was placed in the Young Soldiers Battalion in August 1917. Babcock was then transferred to Britain, where he continued his training until the end of the war.
Having never seen combat, Babcock never considered himself a veteran and moved to the United States in the 1920s, where he joined the United States army and eventually became an electrician. In May 2007, following the death of Dwight Wilson, he became the last surviving veteran of the First World War who served with the Canadian forces
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maggiemae684
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Nov 11 @ 8:48AM
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http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/f9/300px-11-11_poppy_lapel_pin.jpg
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CPUfan
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Nov 11 @ 10:39AM
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Thanks from us Brits to our Canadian and US cousins.  
My grandfather and his brother Smith fought in Flanders with the W. Yorks regiment. My Grandfather was hit three times and those wounds were the reason for his death in 1967. So even if he survived the war and the next one he fell as a result. I am glad he was around long enough for me to know him and he had a big influence on my life.
My paternal grandfather Dalby was younger and fought in North Africa and Italy. My father served in the Royal Air Force during the Korean War. So it's only by sheer fate that they put me here on earth 
Many were less fortunate and my highest regards to them.
Sincere thanks to you for your thoughts, kudo Pete
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maggiemae684
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Nov 11 @ 10:56AM
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I did something with this blog that I have never had the need to do before....deleted a comment. The person felt this was the time and place to play political slander and to me that is disrespectful to all those who have and continue to serve. All gave some, some gave all.... 
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fenderchick
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Nov 11 @ 10:58AM
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Whenever I hear the bugle playing that song...I can't remember what it's called...It alway's makes me cry...It reminds me of my grandfather Warren.
Thanks Mags 
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maggiemae684
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Nov 11 @ 11:05AM
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Words to Taps
(Note: there are no "official" words to Taps
below are the most popular.)
Day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.
Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the soldier
or sailor,
God keep.
On the land
or the deep,
Safe in sleep.
Love, good night,
Must thou go,
When the day,
And the night
Need thee so?
All is well.
Speedeth all
To their rest.
Fades the light;
And afar
Goeth day,
And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.
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