tonydawe
A Fixture
Next week, on November 11th,is the 92nd anniversary of the Armistice to end the First World War (The so-called "War the End all wars" - yeah right!!).
I encourage you all to spare a moment to remember the millions of soldiers and civilians who became victims during that tragic war, and the millions of peoplearound the world who became victims of the countless wars during the decades since. I would also encourage you to think about those men and women who risk their lives today to serve their countries in the name of freedom and peace.
This is not a time for arrogant nationalism and boastful flag waving, but a day to quitely and solemnly reflect on the terrible consequences of war, and the impact it continues to have so many generations later.
"Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We Will Remember Them....Lest We Forget."
I encourage you all to spare a moment to remember the millions of soldiers and civilians who became victims during that tragic war, and the millions of peoplearound the world who became victims of the countless wars during the decades since. I would also encourage you to think about those men and women who risk their lives today to serve their countries in the name of freedom and peace.
This is not a time for arrogant nationalism and boastful flag waving, but a day to quitely and solemnly reflect on the terrible consequences of war, and the impact it continues to have so many generations later.
"Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We Will Remember Them....Lest We Forget."
. Armistice Day began what, here in the States, we know as Veterans' Day. A little history, for those that are interested, why the 11th of NOV? Because the Armistice was signed on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, 1918. In the United States, Armistice Day was first recognized by President Woodrow Wilson in 1918 but not "officially" recognized until 1938 when it became a legal holiday. It remained Armistice Day until 1954 when President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill into law that changed the name to Veterans' Day. This, simply put, meant that ALL Veterans will be remembered. It's a shame that, today, there are plenty of buisness' and schools that choose to remain open on this day. I can remember when I was young, being out of school, my father taking me to a Veterans' Cemetery and remaining motionless, speechless for what seemed like hours on end to a child at the time. Now that I am grown? I understand. People simply do not choose to remember on this Day of Remebrance. It's sad....that the younger generations are not taught the sacrifices that their father's fathers have made.
