Remembrance Day

by **Aardvark** » November 5, 2011, 8:31 am

Sorry Val, do they not hold the Rememberance Services on the 11th ?? Would like to go there myself one year ! Sorry if off Topic Mods.

by **trubrit** » November 5, 2011, 9:58 am

Aardvark wrote:Sorry Val, do they not hold the Remembrance Services on the 11th ?? Would like to go there myself one year ! Sorry if off Topic Mods.

Although Remembrance day is always 11/11 at 11.00am. It has become a tradition , certainly in the UK, to hold the service on the nearest Sunday to it . Generally referred to as Remembrance Sunday.I am not sure about the American Veterans Day though . Of course although many of our Commonwealth friends do attend our date they actually have their main celebration In Kanchanaburi on Anzac Day, actually held on the old tracks in Hell Fire pass at sunrise . A very moving experience and a worthy remembrance of those that sacrificed themselves that we might all be free .

by **Laan Yaa Mo** » November 5, 2011, 10:17 am

In Canada the ceremonies are only held on 11 November no matter the day of the week, thus this year it will be the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. Nice.

by **Aardvark** » November 5, 2011, 10:27 am

Thanks Val. Yes LYM there are a lot of People getting Married here in Oz at that very time as it is considered Lucky. Don't understand why though

by **Laan Yaa Mo** » November 5, 2011, 10:35 am

It has to do with all of those 11's popping up in unison.

by **Aardvark** » November 5, 2011, 10:50 am

Justin used to have a Service and BBQ every year, but of course is there no longer. Anyone know of some place putting on a Service this Year ??

by **papaguido** » November 5, 2011, 4:59 pm

Nov 11th is Veterans Day ceremony to be held at St. Mary's Cemetery at 10 am.

by **Khun Paul** » November 5, 2011, 10:34 pm

taking part in a gathering of like minded individuals is always a moving experience on Remembrance day, whether in Uniform or civvies, however since coming here I normally pause for thought at the right time in a quiet polace often my garden and remember my colleagues long since passed away for their country.
it is for many a personal thing and here with all the noise etc, it does not have quite that same feel as in the UK.

These are my personal thoughts others may wish to partake in a gathering, but for me it is the act of remembering that is most important a quiet time for reflection as it were.

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